Five Star Technology Solutions Partners with CyberNut to Bring K-12-Exclusive Cybersecurity Training to School Districts
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — September 18, 2026 — Five Star Technology Solutions, a trusted partner in K-12 technology services for more than 20 years, today announced a strategic partnership with CyberNut, a cybersecurity awareness training and phishing simulation platform built exclusively for K-12 education. The partnership comes as school districts face a sharp rise in phishing attacks, with Five Star-supported districts seeing phishing attempts increase nearly 200% over the past year.
What the Partnership Offers
Through the partnership, Five Star will offer CyberNut’s full platform to school districts in Indiana, Illinois, and beyond. Key components include:
- Gamified phishing simulations and training for staff and students.
- Active Threat Manager, a tool that lets IT teams investigate and remediate malicious emails district-wide in just a few clicks.
Perspectives on the Partnership
“As cybersecurity remains a top priority for school technology leaders, our partnership with CyberNut couldn’t have evolved at a better time. With our focus on K-12 schools, Five Star can now provide the only cybersecurity training and phishing platform built for education through CyberNut. I’m thrilled we will be able to lock arms to bring this amazing product to schools in Indiana, Illinois, and beyond,” said Nathan Davidson, VP of Partnerships at Five Star Technology Solutions.
The partnership pairs CyberNut’s training platform with Five Star’s engineering and cybersecurity expertise.
“What makes CyberNut a great fit for Five Star is that they get the hurdles K-12 districts actually face, and their training doesn’t just stop at awareness — the gamification rewards people for spotting and reporting, so good habits stick,” said Itza White, Head of Engineering & Cybersecurity at Five Star Technology Solutions. “But what really won me over is what happens after that report: Threat Terminator breaks down the IOCs, lays out actionable steps, and lets me investigate, decide, and remediate those emails all from one console.”
CyberNut leadership echoed the enthusiasm for the partnership.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Five Star Technology Solutions to help school districts transform cybersecurity from a compliance requirement into a culture of awareness and engagement,” said Stephen Mirante, CRO at CyberNut. “Together, we’ll empower educators and students with practical, K-12-specific training that strengthens security while respecting the limited time and resources schools have available.”
Learn More and Request a Demo
District technology leaders can learn more about the partnership and sign up for a no-risk demo of the CyberNut environment by contacting Stewart Wenning at swenning@fivestartech.com.
About Five Star Technology Solutions
Five Star Technology Solutions partners with K-12 schools to create the conditions for educational success through learning, technology, installation, and strategic services. For more than 20 years, Five Star’s engineering and support teams have kept district technology running reliably — from network and infrastructure design to Managed IT Support delivered through SPARK, Five Star’s platform pairing experienced, US-based technicians with purpose-built tools for fast, expert-led resolution. That same technical foundation extends to instructional coaching, STEM professional learning, and strategic services, giving districts a single partner across the full technology lifecycle. Five Star is headquartered in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Learn more at fivestartech.com.
About CyberNut
CyberNut is a security awareness training and threat mitigation platform built exclusively for K-12 schools. The platform uses behavior-based intelligence and AI to detect human risk indicators and trigger interventions, and integrates directly with email clients so users can report suspicious messages while giving IT departments the ability to delete identified emails district-wide. CyberNut’s platform is used by more than 400,000 teachers, admins, and students at over 350 school districts nationwide. The company is headquartered in Miami, Florida. Learn more at CyberNut.com.
