Biden Admin Unveils Effort to Protect K–12 Schools From Cyberattacks

The Biden administration announced its plan amid growing concerns over ransomware attacks.
Biden Admin Unveils Effort to Protect K–12 Schools From Cyberattacks
A student follows along remotely with their regular school teacher's online live lesson from a desk separated from others by plastic barriers at STAR Eco Station Tutoring & Enrichment Center in Culver City, Calif., on Sept. 10, 2020. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images
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The Biden administration announced on Aug. 7 its plan to bolster the cybersecurity and resilience of K–12 schools across the United States amid growing concerns over ransomware attacks.

The plan was unveiled after school administrators, educators, and private sector companies gathered at the White House to discuss best practices and new resources available to boost schools’ cybersecurity.

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