Introduction to Cybersecurity for K-12 Educators
As technology becomes increasingly integrated into K-12 schools, the need for robust cybersecurity has also grown. K-12 systems face significant cybersecurity threats, often with educators unaware of their vulnerability. Cybercriminals are targeting school systems to access sensitive data and disrupt operations.
This course aims to equip educators with knowledge on cybersecurity threats, breach mitigation, and essential practices through interactive activities and resources. Participants will learn to assess their needs and develop an action plan to enhance classroom security, ultimately reducing the risk and impact of potential cyberattacks.
Cybersecurity can be overwhelming. This course highlights the most important concepts and practices for K-12 educators while curating expert and authoritative third-party resources so you can exit the course with a plan for extended learning and classroom improvement. Whatever your technical skills and prior knowledge, this interactive and actionable course is designed to help grow your individual and system abilities.
*NOTE: This course is not intended as a compliance course or as an alternative to cybersecurity courses required by your school, district/board, or state/provincial agency. Instead, this course is designed to provide you with background knowledge enabling you to be a stronger guardian of cybersecurity in your classroom and for your students.
Course Outline
The Importance of School Cyber Security
Common Cyber Threats & Tactics
Building a Cyber Secure Classroom
Cyber Security Best Practices for Educators
Wrap Up and Resources
The Importance of School Cyber Security
Identify the most common and significant vulnerabilities and attack vectors, along with vignettes describing several actual school cyberattacks.
Common Cyber Threats & Tactics
Learn the most essential mitigation practices for K-12 schools and you as a teacher to minimize the risk of a breach or cybersecurity attack.
Building a Cyber Secure Classroom
Go deeper to gain basic knowledge of how to teach students to navigate the online world safely and responsibly.
Cyber Security Best Practices for Educators
Access the tools, frameworks and other third-party resources needed to develop and implement best practices for cyber security in your classroom.
Wrap Up and Resources
Complete a reflection exercise leading to a completion certificate and access a glossary of key terms and resources.
