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SAFER Cyber Program

Cybersecurity is a distinct challenge for every member. SAFER and Firestorm Global are committed to helping members maturity their information security program through the SAFER Cyber Program.

Thank You!

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Your efforts have been invaluable in raising awareness and educating your school district on this critical issue.

We extend a special thanks to all the school districts involved, showcasing their commitment to building a stronger cybersecurity culture.

Participation is limited to school districts only in California participating in an Keenan managed program. The $2,500 educational grant must be used for educational spending for the school district only and not for any booster, PTA, sport, or other extracurricular purpose. Selected district will be required to file a Form 801.

On-Demand Cybersecurity Webinars

Special Member Webinar: 24/7 Cyber Safe with CISA and Firestorm Global

This webinar features experts from CISA and Firestorm Global discussing key topics in cyber awareness for 2024. With human error responsible for 68% of data breaches last year, the session will focus on the critical role of human resilience in cybersecurity. Attendees will learn best practices, strategies to prevent social engineering, insights into AI threats like deepfakes, and how to effectively communicate cyber awareness to staff. This webinar is tailored for public education leaders and key personnel.

Empowering District and IT Leaders: Building a 24/7 Culture of Cyber Awareness

District and IT leaders are invited to a special webinar kicking off Cyber Awareness Month, where they will learn how to create a strong culture of cyber awareness for staff and students. Attendees will receive the 24/7 Cyber Awareness Resource Kit and hear from experts on topics such as human-targeted threats, building human firewalls, and leveraging SAFER Cyber Program resources. This session is designed to support education and technology leaders in building effective cybersecurity programs.

24/7 Cyber Awareness Month Resources

Click Here to download the 24/7 Cyber Aware Resource Kit developed in partnership with SAFER and Firestorm Global

SAFER Cyber Program Overview

The SAFER Cyber Program is designed to help member better manage their cybersecurity risk through a programmatic approach.

Highlights of the SAFER Cyber Program includes:

• SAFER Cyber Risk Assessment (No-Cost)
• External Risk Profiling and Monitoring
• Cyber Awareness Month Support
•Cyber Awareness Training
• Expert Webinar Series
• Ask A Question
• Discounted Cybersecurity Services

Did You Know?

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66% of Districts Do Not Have a Full-Time Cybersecurity Position

CoSN, 2023

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Lack of Dedicated Staff #1 Cybersecurity Challenge for K-12

Clever, 2024

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47% of Districts Report Lack of Cybersecurity Strategy as Top Concern

CIS NCSR, 2023

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Average Public Education Ransomware Downtime Is 10.7 Days

Comparitech, 2024

SAFER Cyber Risk Assessment

The SAFER Cyber Risk Assessment is a complimentary cybersecurity assessment available to members to help baseline their current state maturity and develop a roadmap towards attainable improvement.

The assessment is aligned to NIST with tie back to CIS Top 18, CISA CPG and Cal- Secure. The engagement follows the Protect, Detect and Correct framework covering 5 core domains, 25 categories and ~100 topics.

The SAFER Cyber Risk Assessment includes:

15-Minute Prep Discussion
External Cyber Risk Analysis
2.5 Hour Workshop Engagement
1-Hour Readout
Full Engagement Report

Get started today by clicking the button below.

Members can also email SAFER@firestormglobal.com

SAFER Cyber Risk Assessment Flyer

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Cyber Awareness Resources: 24/7 Cyber Safe

The 2024 Cyber Awareness theme is 24/7 Cyber Safe with an emphasis on this statement: The Most Powerful Firewall in the World Is You.

According to a recent report, human error contributed to 68% of data breaches last year (Verizon DBIR, 2024). Modern threat actors are commonly targeting human psychology over technical vulnerability as the social engineering landscape is evolving through sequenced attacks across phone, email and text as well as the introduction of more sophisticated attacks using AI, such as Deepfakes.

The 24/7 Cyber Awareness program incorporates multiple elements including:

• Special Member Webinar with CISA and Firestorm Global
• District and IT Leader Webinar for Creating a Culture of Awareness
• 24/7 Cyber Awareness Resource Kit

The ‘24/7 Cyber Awareness Resource Kit features:

• Cyber Awareness Short Video (All Staff)
• Cyber Awareness Infographics
• Cyber Awareness Desktop Wallpapers
• Cyber Awareness Presentation (for IT-delivered content)
• Cyber Awareness Email for Staff
• Cyber Awareness Email for Parents
• Cyber Awareness Short Video (Students and Parents)

How to Promote Cyber Awareness Month at Your District

Help spread the word with our resource kit! The kit contains a variety of resources you can use to help spread the word about Cyber Awareness Month.

A few of the items included are:

Posters

24/7 Cyber Safe Poster

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Human Firewall Infographic

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FIRST Cyber Awareness Flyer

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24/7 Cyber Safe Poster

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Wallpapers

Firewall Fox Wallpaper

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Human Firewall Hero Wallpaper

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Don't Get Phished Wallpaper

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24/7 Cyber Safer Wallpaper

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Virtual Backgrounds

Cybersecurity Awareness Virtual Background

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Cybersecurity Awareness Virtual Background
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Available Industry Resources

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Contact Us

To explore SAFER Cyber Program Services, contact SAFER@firestormglobal.com.

Jessica Blushi, CCIC, ARM-P

Vice President

jblushi@keenan.com

Tim Femister

Principal

tim@firestormglobal.com