How Schools Can Prepare for Artificial Intelligence-Backed Cyberattacks

K–12 schools are facing an increasingly complex and high-risk cybersecurity environment. As they expand their digital infrastructure, they become prime targets for cybercriminals. Email-based phishing, distributed denial of service and ransomware attacks are common threats. Additionally, one-to-one device programs require schools to secure the thousands of endpoints that students and teachers use in various locations. On top of these challenges, K–12 technology leaders must also learn how to fight back against cybercriminals who use artificial intelligence to launch more sophisticated and…

Mar 20, 2025 - 00:20
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How Schools Can Prepare for Artificial Intelligence-Backed Cyberattacks
K–12 schools are facing an increasingly complex and high-risk cybersecurity environment. As they expand their digital infrastructure, they become prime targets for cybercriminals. Email-based phishing, distributed denial of service and ransomware attacks are common threats. Additionally, one-to-one device programs require schools to secure the thousands of endpoints that students and teachers use in various locations. On top of these challenges, K–12 technology leaders must also learn how to fight back against cybercriminals who use artificial intelligence to launch more sophisticated and…