CoSN Report: Cybersecurity Tops EdTech Priorities, But Staffing and Budget Gaps Persist
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Summary
CoSN's annual State of EdTech Leadership Report reveals cybersecurity as the top priority for K-12 education technology leaders. While most districts invest in monitoring, detection, identity protection, and firewall technologies, nearly two-thirds (65%) cite insufficient cybersecurity staffing and lack of dedicated budgets as major barriers. The report highlights a significant gap between the responsibility placed on EdTech leaders and their actual readiness to address cybersecurity challenges.
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Nearly two-thirds (65%) identify insufficient cybersecurity staffing and the lack of a dedicated budget as the top barriers to addressing cybersecurity challenges.
Highlighting the potential for a gap between responsibility and readiness.
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