Cyber Incident Response & Recovery Framework for Schools

18 Nov 2025
Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center

K-12 schools have become a prime targets of cyber attacks. Between July 2023 and December 2024, 82% of US schools reported cyber threat impacts.¹

All K-12 schools must expect cyber threats going forward, and be prepared to bounce back when threat actors strike.

This framework offers a holistic approach to addressing this imperative, defining the structured lifecycle for responding to and recovering from cyber incidents within an educational environment.

With it, technology leaders and key stakeholders can walk through the essential steps to containing threats, restoring critical systems, and returning operations to normal.

This plan is also designed to be comprehensive in addressing security challenges with practical strategies that empower swift, coordinated action.

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Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center

Duane leads and supports events, programs, and initiatives related to network infrastructure, data privacy, cybersecurity, technical support, and technology services.