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We’re excited to welcome Brennan Filighera to the Sedara team as our new Jr. Security Analyst! Brennan is a recent graduate from Mercyhurst University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree with a double major in Cybersecurity and Data Science. He is passionate about cybersecurity and eager to continue developing his skills while contributing to Sedara's mission of delivering top-tier security solutions.

K-12 Cybersecurity in 2026: What Districts Need to Watch, Plan For, and Prove

Cybersecurity is now part of day-to-day school operations. It affects classroom access, payroll, transportation, communications, student privacy, vendor relationships, and the ability of a district to recover when something goes wrong.

For K-12 leaders, the challenge in 2026 is not just knowing that threats exist. The harder work is understanding what is actually connected to the district environment, which controls are working, where gaps have developed, and what needs attention first.

Ransomware, phishing, identity compromise, and third-party risk continue to put pressure on schools. At the same time, districts are being asked to document stronger security practices, support compliance requirements, and make smart use of limited resources. That combination makes visibility one of the most important parts of a practical cybersecurity strategy.

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