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K-12 schools in the United States are facing an average of five cyber incidents per week<\/a> nationwide, according to the Department of Education. These attacks disrupt learning, expose sensitive data, and strain already limited resources. To make matters worse, schools are also seeing rising cyber insurance costs\u201459% of districts report higher premiums<\/a>, and nearly a quarter are dealing with increased deductibles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s some good news: one of the easiest and most effective ways to protect your district is already available\u2014Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MFA Adoption is On the Rise for a Reason <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The numbers speak for themselves. According to the Consortium on School Networking (CoSN), over 72% of school districts now use MFA\u2014a 32% increase since 2022. What\u2019s driving this growth? MFA is effective. By adding one extra layer of security beyond passwords, it prevents unauthorized access, even if a password is stolen through phishing or brute-force attacks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Industry Challenge You\u2019re Facing <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cybersecurity risks are a growing concern for K-12 schools. Technology is now a central part of education, from internet-connected devices used for lessons to the management of sensitive student records. Cyberattacks are not only disruptive\u2014they\u2019re expensive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hackers target schools with ransomware or steal sensitive data, and the fallout can be significant. Districts often face higher cyber insurance premiums and can lose access to critical ed-tech tools for days or weeks, causing major disruptions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The question is, are K-12 leaders doing enough to tackle these risks directly?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical, Low-Cost Solutions All Schools Should Use <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that many of the best cybersecurity measures are low-cost or even free. Beyond adopting MFA, here are some simple yet highly effective recommended by the Department of Education:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Keep Software Updated (Patching):<\/strong> Ensuring operating systems and applications are running the latest updates helps defend against known vulnerabilities.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Use Strong Passwords:<\/strong> Encourage staff and students to adopt complex, unique passwords and implement password managers for easy handling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Combat Phishing, Vishing, and Smishing:<\/strong> Provide ongoing training to staff to recognize and report fraudulent emails, calls, and text messages. Education is your first line of defense.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Join MS-ISAC:<\/strong> The Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center provides K-12 schools free and low-cost tools, resources, and real-time threat intelligence to combat cybercrime. Support your staff with actionable data when they need it most.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Why MFA Stands Out as a Game-Changer <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    While patching, strong passwords, and phishing education are important, MFA directly tackles one of the biggest security risks\u2014stolen credentials. Without MFA, a single stolen password can grant access to sensitive student and district data. With MFA in place, unauthorized users are stopped from the start. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The best part? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    MFA is easy to set up with modern tools. It integrates smoothly across your systems, providing strong security without making things complicated for users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Take Control of Your District\u2019s Cybersecurity <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    By adopting MFA and following these straightforward steps, leaders can immediately strengthen their district\u2019s cybersecurity posture without breaking the budget. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Learn how 探花大神 can help your school or district improve security, deploy MFA quickly, and stay ahead of evolving threats. Sign up for a free trial today<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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