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Get our newsletter Newsletter You're proactive about protecting your data. So are we. K12 data is exceptional. A horde of personal identifiable information, financial records, and academic data vs. Cybercriminals, natural disasters, and onsite data management headaches. Complacency is your enemy. Instead, join us, decide your defensive plan, and strive for constant improvement when it comes to data security. Cloud hosting supports K12 IT teams facing data security challenges and disaster recovery. Secure cloud hosting frees up time to focus on staff and infrastructure Backup copies of data are readily available 24/7 if disaster strikes Server updates are built in, so software is always up-to-date Skyward customers prioritize security and disaster recovery planning Read how this district is saving time, money, and labor “The security and disaster recovery plan for our Skyward systems continues to be very high on our priority list. Skyward contains a lot of student and financial data that is mission-critical.” Craig Waldvogel Information Technology Coordinator at Staples-Motley School District Train your team to think security first. IT teams are crucial to defense, but holding the data security line happens daily in everyone’s inboxes. The resources below help develop invaluable data security skills for the diverse teams in K12 schools. The stakes are high for school data administrators. FERPA, families, and sharing news about data breaches. Read more Learn how data ransom attacks happen and how to defend your school. Read more Don’t get hooked on phishing emails! Recognize the patterns that fool people into clicking. Read more 3 steps to see if your team is a prime phishing target. Read more Practice security drills. Test your team before they encounter the real thing. Here's how to set up 3 security measures. Read more One of the biggest cyber threats today? Students. Learn 3 ways to protect your passwords. Read more Think security in every corner of your district. 5 internal and 5 external school business office threats to watch for during summer months. Read more Digital natives are fearless—maybe too fearless. Read more Build your cybersecurity team. Who do you need in your corner to build a strong defense against data breaches, disaster recovery, and cyber attacks? Read more Learn six types of fraud that may originate right in your backyard and cost big bucks. Read more Advancing K12 covers data security, leadership, technology, and culture. Sign up for monthly updates. Visit our Educator Security page to learn even more about Skyward security. Footnotes for stats: 2025 CIS MS-ISAC K-12 Cybersecurity Report: Where Education Meets Community Resilience An 18-Month, Retrospective Study of Cyber Threat Trends and Defensive Impact in K-12 Education.” Center for Internet Security, Mar. 2025. “The State of Ransomware 2025.” Sophos, Ltd., June 2025. Moody, Rebecca. “Ransomware Roundup: Q3 2025.” Comparitech, Comparitech Limited, 2 Oct. 2025.