E-Rate 2027 Readiness: Regulatory Updates, Cybersecurity Trends & Building Cyber Safe Schools

Written By Nicolas Long

November 10th at 1:00 PM ET | Sponsored by Fortinet

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As schools prepare for the FY2027 E-Rate funding cycle, technology leaders are balancing evolving program guidance with an increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape. Join Fortinet and K12 SIX for a practical session on what's changing, what to plan for, and how to build stronger cyber habits across your entire school community.

Peter Kaplan will walk through the latest E-Rate updates and share strategies to make the most of your funding while strengthening your security posture. Sara Dorken will then introduce Fortinet's Security Awareness Training, Education Edition, a free program built to help students and staff develop strong cyber safety habits, paired with a full Security Awareness Curriculum districts can bring right into the classroom.

Topics Covered:

  • Latest E-Rate policy updates and planning considerations

  • Competitive bidding and compliance for FY2027

  • Cybersecurity trends impacting K12 schools

  • Practical strategies to maximize E-Rate funding and strengthen cybersecurity

  • Free security awareness training and classroom curriculum for students and staff

Featured Speaker:

  • Peter Kaplan, Director Public Sector Programs, Fortinet

  • Sara Dorken, Global Program Manager, Cybersecurity Education, Fortinet

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