Your School’s Guide: What to Look For in a Content Filter

July 1, 2025

TLDR For Montana K12 schools, choosing the right content filter is crucial for student safety and wellbeing online. Beyond basic CIPA compliance and smart blocking, look for a solution that proactively identifies signs of distress (even unsent messages) and provides quick alerts to staff. It should be easy to use, scale with your school, and…

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Clark County School District Cyberattack Breakdown and Your School’s Safety 

June 24, 2025

Your School’s Data at Risk? Clark County’s Costly Lesson Is a Blueprint for Prevention.  The 2023 cyberattack on the Clark County School District (CCSD) was a demonstration of how quickly a school’s systems can be compromised. This post covers what happened, the root causes, the impact, and the essential steps your school must take to…

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Grants & Programs to Boost Cybersecurity in Montana K12 Schools

June 21, 2025

Smart Money, Stronger Schools: Unlocking Grants & Programs to Build Your Montana District’s Cybersecurity As a K12 administrator in Montana, you face a dilemma: the absolute necessity of cybersecurity in an era of tight budgets. Cyberattacks from crippling ransomware that locks down your entire school to subtle breaches that steal sensitive student data are no…

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ROI of Cybersecurity: Proving the Value of Protection to Your School 

June 18, 2025

Cybersecurity Not Just an IT Expense But a Strategic Investment Protecting Your Montana School  The Unseen Imperative for Every School Administrator  As a K12 administrator in Montana you balance essential priorities: student achievement, staff wellbeing, community engagement, and responsible financial stewardship. When reviewing budget allocations, some line items are straightforward. But then there’s cybersecurity.  It…

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Navigating Data Breach Notifications: A Guide for Montana’s Education Sector

January 20, 2025

Data breaches are a concern across all industries and the education sector in Montana is no exception. With schools and edtech platforms handling sensitive data—including student records, staff information, and even financial details—administrators and technology providers must be prepared to protect this information and respond when a breach occurs.For K12 administrators and edtech professionals, understanding…

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FAQ: Common Incident Response questions

January 20, 2025
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Protecting Staff and Students from Identity Theft After Data Breaches

January 13, 2025

Data breaches are an increasingly common challenge that can impact organizations in many ways, including the privacy and security of sensitive information. Schools and educational institutions are no exception, as they often handle extensive personal data for both staff and students. This makes their accounts and systems a prime target for hackers, including third party…

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