New SchoolSafety.gov Provides Cyber Guidance for K-12 Schools

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New SchoolSafety.gov Provides Cyber Guidance for K-12 Schools [ 
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2020/02/12/new-schoolsafetygov-provides-cyber-guidance-k-12-schools ] 
02/12/2020 10:59 AM EST 
Original release date: February 12, 2020

The Federal School Safety Clearinghouse just launched its website: SchoolSafety.gov [ 
https://www.us-cert.govSchoolSafety.gov ]. This websitea collaboration between the Department of Homeland Security and 
the U.S. Departments of Education, Justice, and Health and Human Servicesfeatures a fact sheet on Cyber Safety 
Considerations for K-12 Schools and School Districts [ 
https://www.schoolsafety.gov/resource/cyber-safety-considerations-k-12-schools-and-school-districts ]. The factsheet 
provides guidance to educators, administrators, parents, and law enforcement officials on various online threats to 
students, including cyberbullying, ransomware, and online predation.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) encourages users to read Cyber Safety Considerations for 
K-12 Schools and School Districts [ 
https://www.schoolsafety.gov/resource/cyber-safety-considerations-k-12-schools-and-school-districts ] and to visit 
SchoolSafety.gov [ https://www.us-cert.govSchoolSafety.gov ]to learn more about all the resources available. Refer to 
CISAs Tips on Keeping Children Safe Online [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST05-002 ] and Dealing with Cyberbullies 
[ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST06-005 ] for additional best practices.

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