K12 SIX Announces Expert-Led Series for the 2025 Cybersecurity Awareness Month

This October, in recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the K12 Security Information eXchange (K12 SIX) is proud to present a series of weekly webinars designed to help schools strengthen their defenses against modern cyber threats. This series features a mix of K12 SIX leadership and top industry experts, offering school technology leaders and administrators actionable strategies and essential guidance. Our goal is to empower school communities with the knowledge and tools needed to build a resilient and secure digital environment.

For Our Second annual event, this series will cover four key topics:

Get to Know K12 SIX: Core Benefits of Membership (10/7)

Join K12 SIX National Director Doug Levin as he provides an overview of the organization and the essential benefits that come with membership. Learn how joining the exchange can equip your school community with the resources it needs to navigate the complex world of K-12 cybersecurity. This is also your first chance to get an early look at what’s in store for the 2026 National K-12 Cybersecurity Leadership Conference, and to learn how you can participate!

Cybersecurity Education for K-12: Putting CISA’s Guidance into Action (10/14)

Peter Kaplan, Director SLED Capture at Fortinet, and Al Nasturzio, Director of Training & Education Partners at Fortinet, will discuss how to implement the latest guidance from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) into a practical and effective cybersecurity education program for your district.

Pressure Building: Why All Districts Need a Solid Foundational Cybersecurity Program (10/21)

This session from Identity Automation, featuring Cybersecurity Advisor Dr. Tim Tillman and Market Development Specialist Jack Wellling, will highlight the increasing pressures faced by school systems and the critical importance of building a strong, foundational cybersecurity program to protect sensitive student and staff data.

Passwords Must Go: The Future of Authentication in K-12 (10/28)

Join Mohit Gupta, Director of Product at Clever, Mark Racine, former CIO of Boston Public Schools, and Chad Meyer, Director of Technology at Milwaukee Public Schools, as they explore modern authentication methods and why moving beyond traditional passwords is the next step in securing K-12 systems.

K-12 cybersecurity webinars are free and open to the public. Registration is required individually for each webinar. To register and learn more: K12 SIX Webinars — K12 SIX

“Cyber incidents affecting U.S. K-12 school systems have been growing both more frequent and severe,” said Doug Levin, K12 SIX Director. “Just as school systems defend against and prepare for other operational disruptions, it is imperative that they assess their cybersecurity posture and put in place a plan to address weaknesses and deficiencies. Joining a K-12 specific cyber threat intelligence community such as K12 SIX should be on the roadmap for every K-12 organization that relies on technology for its operations.”