Cybersecurity
Services, resources, and professional learning to help technology leaders plan for and respond to emerging digital threats.
Helping districts foster a secure learning environment
Educational institutions are among today’s most prevalent targets for cyber attacks, including phishing and ransomware. The LTC can help your district strengthen its shield against these evolving threats through our growing portfolio of affordable services and actionable resources.
We also host SecurED Schools, an annual virtual conference focused on furthering the conversation surrounding cybersecurity and data privacy best practices, strategies, and tools.
Protecting Our Future: Partnering to Safeguard K–12 Organizations from Cybersecurity Threats
This report, created by the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, provides recommendations and resources to help K-12 schools and school districts address systemic cybersecurity risk.
The Day the Internet Died: A Teacher’s Toolkit for Cyberattacks
This immersive workshop plunges you into the heart of a cyberattack, where carefully crafted digital lesson plans become useless, administrators scramble to communicate, and anxiety ripples through the school community.
Physical and Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure (SummIT Pre-Conference)
Open to SummIT attendees and all K-12 technology leaders, this course lays the groundwork for collaboration among individuals and organizations responsible for both physical and cybersecurity – including K-12 schools, law enforcement, and more.
Illinois Education and Technology Conference 2025 (IETC)
“We need to act. Now.” 4 Takeaways from SecurED Schools 2025
January’s conference was packed with actionable cybersecurity insights. Here’s what we learned from this year’s conversation leaders – including K-12 tech leaders and national experts.
4 Cybersecurity Tips for School Staff & Students
Each October, the US recognizes Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a multi-week opportunity for everyone – including K-12 school districts – to recommit themselves to protecting digital networks and data. Here are a few quick tips to
5 Things Students Should Do to Stay Safe and Secure Online
Today is Safer Internet Day, an occasion to recommit to best practices for protecting digital identity. In the spirit of this important celebration, we’re featuring a special collection of resources and recommendation geared toward helping
Cybersecurity and the Day the Internet Died
“We’ve been hacked. It’s bad.” Guest Emily Flach lived it as a K-12 tech director. Learn from her experiences + hear Eric Muckensturm’s strategies for safeguarding your school against evolving cyber threats.