Building the foundation of a secure and sustainable learning environment
Establish the new capabilities needed to navigate the unprecedented technological advancement and demands facing K-12. Districts can gain visibility into their legal risks utilizing skills common to k-12 administrators.
Cybersecurity can be easier and affordable for districts of all sizes. We know that districts need help navigating their cybersecurity and data privacy journey. Allow us the privilege of sharing how we are helping districts take back control!
The velocity of innovation has created unsustainable demands on K-12 resources
Just as technology has become indispensable for educational leadership, it is now integrated in every critical capability supporting our mission.
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Recognized in the Gartner Research 2021 – 2024 Hype Cycle for Cyber & IT Risk Management
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The K-12 Dilemma
The rapid pace of innovation is reshaping schools, presenting both incredible opportunities and significant challenges. From AI-driven learning plans and food services to essential operational systems and physical security controls, technology now powers nearly every aspect of school life. However, this tech boom has outpaced the support given to districts, leaving many districts struggling with basic cybersecurity and leaving their districts, data, and students increasingly vulnerable. We understand the challenges facing K-12 organizations and built the first sustainable cyber risk management solution to specifically address the needs of K-12 organizations!
The chronic lack of budget for K-12 IT teams in the United States has made schools the most targeted sector for cyberattacks in our economy. Underfunded and often understaffed, these IT departments struggle to implement robust cybersecurity measures, leaving them vulnerable to data breaches, ransomware, and other cyber threats.
Despite these challenges, there are always avenues for districts to secure additional funding. By exploring grants, public-private partnerships, and advocating for increased support, schools can enhance their cybersecurity infrastructure today. Investing in cybersecurity and privacy not only protects sensitive student information but also ensures a safe and resilient digital learning environment.
In most cases, if a district supports the purchase of Minerva EDU for their district, the funding has been made available.
The stagnation of culture in K-12 schools is a significant barrier to progress, hindering the adoption of well-established security methods and practices. Traditional practices and long-standing norms often create resistance to change from the leadership itself, making it difficult for new requirements to gain traction.
The desire for convenience over security has left many technologies that we see in our practical lives unable to be implemented in the k-12 environment despite guidance from federal and state agencies (e.g. MFA). While K-12 has unique challenges given its stakeholder profile, the resistance to institutional change and hierarchical nature of many school systems makes the adoption of security principles less of a priority for leadership until driven by an local event.
Find out how visibility and data are helping districts all over the country shift their operations to a risk based culture that aligns authority and accountability.
The shortage of IT staff in K-12 schools has reached critical levels, impacting the quality of education and the ability to maintain secure, efficient technological infrastructure. Several factors contribute to this crisis. Budget constraints force schools to allocate limited resources, often prioritizing immediate educational needs over IT staffing. Innovation demands continuous upskilling, which many educational institutions struggle to support. The Job market further exacerbates the issue, as IT professionals are lured by higher salaries and better opportunities in the private sector.
Addressing this shortage requires a new approach aimed at providing practitioners the tools needed to effectively manage change in a more transparent and deliberate manner. Through our sustainable platform, we are minimizing the workload associated with compliance and cyber related duties for IT Directors.
“Faculty and IT staff shortages continue to be felt across the globe, albeit unevenly, impacting not only student recovery but also hiring standards, instruction and IT organization.”
Gartner, Top Trends in K-12 Education for 2024, 25 January 2024
The shortage of cybersecurity and privacy skills within K-12 IT teams in the United States is creating significant challenges and confusion for support staff. As cyber threats become more sophisticated, many school districts find themselves ill-equipped to protect sensitive student information and secure their digital infrastructure. This skills gap results in increased vulnerability to data breaches, ransomware attacks, and other cyber incidents.
Additionally, the complexity of implementing effective security measures can overwhelm undertrained and under resourced IT personnel, leaving cybersecurity and privacy for a later time that never comes. Addressing this issue requires a new method of enabling K-12 IT staff, ensuring they are informed of the needs and well-prepared to deliver the digital learning environment of tomorrow.
Learn how we are providing the guidance and structure necessary to implement and maintain your cyber defenses.
The lack of clear and standardized cybersecurity legislation for K-12 schools in the United States has created a confusing and complex landscape for IT support staff. Varied state laws and vague federal requirements with supporting guidelines make it difficult for schools to implement cohesive cybersecurity strategies. This regulatory ambiguity forces IT teams to navigate a undefined maze of requirements, often leading to gaps in security and increased vulnerability to cyber threats. Many use words like “appropriate” and “reasonable” security measures. Below are the federal laws. Do you know what the actual requirements are for compliance?
- FERPA
- CIPA
- COPPA
- HIPPA
Find clarity in the legal language used and understand, with actionable items, how to ensure that your district is in compliance with federal and state legislation. Be prepared!
Stop accelerating your threats and liabilities
According to the Center for Internet Security (CIS), K-12 education was the most targeted industry sector in 2022-23. Let us show you how we help districts across the country build and manage their cyber defenses!
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The Cyber Risk Management Solution for K-12
You no longer have to fit into a solution built for someone else. Gain a data-driven understanding of your risks, liabilities, and how to best manage them.
Framework Management
Simplify and tailor your organization’s cyber efforts with our comprehensive Framework Management feature. Easily assign and disable controls, delegate responsibilities, and manage critical deadlines—all from a single, intuitive interface. Ensure your team stays on track with regulatory and internal requirements, streamlining your workflow while enhancing your cybersecurity posture.
Control Lifecycle Management
Risk Management
Identify and manage liability with precision using our Risk Management feature. Gain insights into how your organization ranks against industry peers with a comprehensive dashboard and identify areas of weakness in your cyber program. Easily export cyber risk data for customized use. Provide your leadership the detailed analysis and targeted improvements to provide confidence in your security practices.
Accountability Management
Efficiently manage your cyber program with our Accountability Management feature. Easily add, delete, and update users within your organization, assign roles, and define responsibility structures. Maintain clear oversight of your cyber program’s composition and responsibilities to ensure smooth operations and enhanced security management over time.
Roadmap Development
Organize and drive your cybersecurity and privacy efforts with our Roadmap Development feature. Create and manage projects, assign associated controls, and set target dates appropriate for your organization. Utilize our project management capabilities, or leverage existing to maintain your organizations cybersecurity and privacy efforts. Upon completion, seamlessly assign new maturity scores to all associated controls, ensuring continuous improvement and streamlined project oversight.
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We connects to every cloud environment, scans every layer, and covers every aspect of your cloud security – including elements that normally require installing agents.
Price matters more in K-12!
Limited budget is the most mentioned constraint we hear in k-12. At V3, we work tirelessly to deliver enterprise level technology at affordable prices for our clients through our proprietary technology. See how we stack up financially against legacy assessment models and risk solutions. We are confident in the value we provide and prepared to earn your business. We celebrate creativity and work with clients every day to meet their unique needs.
Ready to get started? Contact Us Today!
Send us a quick message and we will contact you within 24 hours to discuss your cybersecurity needs and/or schedule a free 30 min. consultation with a subject matter expert. There is no better time to take control of your cybersecurity program than today.
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9838 Old Baymeadows Rd #335, Jacksonville, FL 32256
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