Focus Area
Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
Resources, professional learning, services, and support for helping districts protect student and mission-critical data.
Consulting, resources, and support
Securing and managing mission-critical data is not a one-person job. That’s why the Learning Technology Center provides support for implementing the latest data security protocols and complying with state and federal mandates, including SOPPA.
Our team stays at the forefront of K-12 data privacy and security innovations. Through our one-on-one consultations, events, and resources, we can put that knowledge to work for you by creating productive workflows and data management solutions for your district.
Services
Service
Endpoint Security & Managed Detection
Protect your district’s devices, servers, and data with enterprise-grade endpoint security and 24/7 threat monitoring. The Learning Technology Center helps Illinois school districts detect, contain, and respond to cyber threats using advanced cybersecurity tools and
Resources
Resource
Report
National Data Privacy Agreement + Illinois Exhibit
The National Data Privacy Agreement (NDPA) streamlines application contracting and sets common expectations between schools/districts and marketplace providers. The LTC created an Illinois-specific exhibit that modifies the NDPA for use in Illinois, making it compliant
Events
Managed Detection and Response with LTC & SentinelOne
Apr 10, 2026
Free
MDR is a proven strategy for staying ahead emerging cyber threats. See it in action with a live demo and learn how our new partnership makes this cybersecurity strategy more accessible to Illinois school districts.
Duane Shaffer
Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center
Be Connected: Patch Management
Apr 15, 2026
Free
There’s a better way to patch! Let’s dig into how your district can shift from reactive clicking to a structured lifecycle of testing and deploying updates across servers, workstations, and network firmware.
Eric Muckensturm
IT Strategy Manager, Cybersecurity, Learning Technology Center
Be Connected: Physical Network Security
Apr 29, 2026
Free
A strong firewall can’t do much if someone has unauthorized access to your server room or a network jack. Learn how to lock out that vulnerability by “locking and logging” IDF closets and disabling unused
Eric Muckensturm
IT Strategy Manager, Cybersecurity, Learning Technology Center
SummIT
Illinois Education and Technology Conference 2026 (IETC)
Be Connected: Vulnerability Scans with CISA
Jan 1, 2027
Free
Special guest Tony Collings, Cybersecurity State Coordinator, joins the conversation to share how CISA’s no-cost Cyber Hygiene Services, including weekly scans and reports, help K-12 districts monitor their internet-facing assets.
Eric Muckensturm
IT Strategy Manager, Cybersecurity, Learning Technology Center
Articles
“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.
Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
Duane Shaffer
Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center
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
Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
Eric Muckensturm
IT Strategy Manager, Cybersecurity, Learning Technology Center
Catch Up on the LTC’s Top Resources and Services
Whether you’re in the classroom, supporting educators, or striving to keep your district’s IT infrastructure humming, the LTC wants to help you start out the next school year with as
Classroom Integration & Pedagogy
LTC Staff
Statewide Team, Learning Technology Center
Contracts
Contracts are facilitated by ILTPP, the LTC’s cooperative that leverages the collective buying power of Illinois K-12 schools to provide affordable, high-quality technology and digital learning resources through trusted vendor partnerships.