Press Releases and Announcements
Founded in 2020 by the Global Resilience Federation, the non-profit K12 Security Information eXchange (K12 SIX) serves as the information and sharing analysis center exclusively for the U.S. K-12 education community. For inquiries, contact us.
K12 SIX, SETDA Partner to Issue Cybersecurity Guidance for Small, Rural, and Under-Resourced Districts
In collaboration with the K12 Security Information eXchange (K12 SIX), SETDA recently announced the release of a cybersecurity resource focused on small, rural, and under-resourced districts: “Small Districts, Big Hurdles: Cybersecurity Support for Small, Rural, and Under-resourced Districts.” The publication offers details on how state agencies and other support organizations are empowering their smallest districts to secure their data and networks.
Call for Speakers: National K-12 Cybersecurity Leadership Conference
K12 SIX is pleased to announce the opening of the 2024 National K-12 Cybersecurity Leadership Conference call for speakers. Specifically, we are seeking proposals for individual and panel presentations (45 minute sessions), as well as hands-on workshops (from 90-105 minutes in length) that speak directly to the needs and experiences of practicing K-12 leaders and practitioners. The call for speakers will remain open through October 31, 2023.
K12 SIX, AASA Partner to Release Fact Sheet on White House K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative
On the heels of last week’s K-12 cybersecurity event at the White House, K12 SIX partnered with AASA, the School Superintendents Association, on a cyber fact sheet compiling the array of new K-12-specific cybersecurity announcements and resources. Linked resources come from the U.S. Department of Education, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and various private sources.
K12 SIX Lauds Whole-of-Nation, Whole-of-Government Response to School Cybersecurity Crisis
The K12 Security Information eXchange (K12 SIX), the nation’s K-12 education information sharing and analysis center, applauds the availability of new education-focused federal and private sector cybersecurity resources being made available for the start of the new school year.
Save the Date: 2024 National K-12 Cybersecurity Leadership Conference
Hosted by the K12 Security Information eXchange (K12 SIX), the 2024 National K-12 Cybersecurity Leadership Conference is designed to identify and share solutions and best practices to better defend the K-12 education sector from emerging cybersecurity threats, such as ransomware and data breaches. Building on the success of last year’s sold-out inaugural conference, this year’s conference will be held February 13-14, 2024 in Savannah, Georgia.