Meeting the Constantly Present and Evolving Cybersecurity Challenges in School Systems
There is no question that life in a digital world always includes challenges involving the security of the data and information we all access and share online. CoSN has a firm commitment to providing school leaders with up-to-date resources and tools to help mitigate cybersecurity threats and challenges on an ongoing basis.
CoSN 2025 State Cybersecurity Legislation Report
The 2025 State Cybersecurity Legislation Report includes the following:
– Introduction
– Summary of 2025 State K-12 Focused Cybersecurity Legislation
– K-12 Focused Cybersecurity Bills
– The Evolving State Policy Landscape
– Key Legislative Strategies in the Studied States
– Policy Recommendations for State and Local Education Leaders
– Conclusion
CoSN’s NIST Cybersecurity Framework Resources Alignment for K-12
The online resources provided in the NIST Cybersecurity Framework are divided into six main categories:
1. GOVERN
2. IDENTIFY
3. PROTECT
4. DETECT
5. RESPOND
6. RECOVER
The majority of the online tools provided in each of the sections in the CoSN NIST Framework are openly available. Some of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework resources are listed as CoSN Member Exclusive.
Facilitating a Tabletop Incident Response Exercise
The Tabletop Incident Response Exercise provides school leaders with an exercise to use with their teams to simulate a cybersecurity or operational event in a low-pressure mode. Participants learn their district’s strengths and gaps when it comes to handling cybersecurity incidents.
Other Recent CoSN Cybersecurity Postings
CoSN/AASA edLeader Panel Broadcasts
The most recent CoSN/AASA edLeader Panel broadcast, Student Screen Time Pros and Cons: The CoSN 2025 Blaschke Report, aired on Monday, November 10, 2025. Access to view the recording and podcast is freely available at https://home.edweb.net/webinar/supers20251110/
The next CoSN/AASA edLeader Panel broadcast titled, “AI in K-12 Education: Help, Hindrance, or Highway to the Future?” will air on Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Additional information and the registration link are available at https://home.edweb.net/webinar/supers20260105/
CoSN Membership: If you, your school or district would like more information about joining CoSN or getting more involved with CoSN, please contact membership@cosn.org.
