Every California school deserves simple, trustworthy, and actionable cybersecurity guidance — no matter its size, budget, or staffing.
This is your central hub for free, plain-language tools designed specifically for K–12 public schools. Whether you’re a tech director, superintendent, or educator trying to keep student data safe, this is where to start.
🔐 Core Toolkits & Resources
Help every teacher and staff member protect student data with smart daily habits.
Build and track a practical cybersecurity training plan that works for your district all year long.
🎣 Phishing & Human Error Prevention Toolkit
Reduce the #1 cause of school cyber breaches: accidental clicks.
📝 Incident Response Planning for Schools
Build and test a practical plan for what to do when things go wrong.
🧩 Cybersecurity Roles & Responsibilities
Clarify who does what in your district — from IT to principals to cabinet — and improve compliance.
🔒 Vendor Risk & Data Privacy Guide
Evaluate edtech tools, meet AB 1584/FERPA requirements, and protect student info.
What schools must communicate to families about data collection, access, and protections under FERPA and California law.
💵 Budgeting & Risk Readiness
💰 Cybersecurity Budgeting & Funding Guide
What to fund, how to justify it, and where to find cybersecurity grant support.
🛡️ Cyber Insurance Readiness Checklist
Make sure your school is insurable — and that a claim won’t be denied.
🏫 Tailored Support for Your School Type
🧰 Cybersecurity for Small & Rural School Districts
Prioritize what matters with limited resources and no full-time IT team.
🤖 Policy Guidance
📄 AI Use Policy Guide for Schools
Set guardrails for staff and students using ChatGPT, AI writing tools, and more.
See real-world examples of how teachers, staff, and students can use AI responsibly in California schools.
💡 Final Word
Cybersecurity doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This hub is your shortcut to what matters most: protecting your staff, your students, and your systems.
Cybersecure California exists to help K–12 schools prepare smarter — not scramble later.
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