About this episode

This episode discusses practical cybersecurity strategies for school districts, featuring insights from district leaders.

Cybersecurity is no longer a background concern for school districts—it’s a leadership priority that directly impacts instruction, operations, and trust. In this episode of the CoSN Podcast, we break down the webinar “Quick Wins: Cybersecurity Scalable Solutions for Districts of Any Size,” featuring district leaders Michael Arensdorff and Will Brackett from Oak Park Elementary School District 97 . This session focuses on practical, high-impact strategies that districts can implement immediately—without waiting for additional resources or large-scale system overhauls. From securing administrative access to improving visibility and testing recovery plans, the conversation highlights what cybersecurity looks like when it’s embedded into daily district operations. Whether you’re leading a small rural district or a large urban system, this episode provides actionable insights to strengthen your cybersecurity posture right now. What You’ll Learn What “quick wins” in cybersecurity actually look like in a K–12 district How to reduce risk by focusing on high-impact, achievable actions Why visibility, access control, and system awareness are foundational to security How districts can shift…

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Guests: Michael Arensdorff, Will Brackett

Topics covered

• cybersecurity
• K-12 education
• district leadership
• risk management
• proactive planning

Keywords

• cybersecurity
• school districts
• leadership
• risk reduction
• visibility
• access control
• proactive planning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Oak Park Elementary School District 97

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