Cyberattacks on schools are rising. As your reliance on technology grows, protecting students and staff from malware becomes critical.
We handle threat protection so you can focus on student learning. In fact, our goal is to keep administrators focused on education rather than emerging threats.
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Uses tools to keep track of all devices and software connected to the network, helping manage risks and ensure compliance.
Performs regular cloud security audits to ensure access control, best practices, and security standards are maintained.
Uses filtering technologies to block access to inappropriate, harmful, or malicious websites.
Safeguards sensitive information with encryption during transfer and storage, ensuring data remains confidential and intact.
Monitors and prevents data breaches by detecting and blocking potential data leaks or unauthorized transfers.
Protects each device on the network from threats using anti-malware and antivirus solutions.
Helps create, distribute, and enforce security policies while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Makes sure only approved users can access systems and data using multi-factor authentication (MFA) and single sign-on (SSO) to manage and monitor user access.
Provides a detailed, step-by-step approach for developing and maintaining incident response (IR) and disaster recovery (DR) plans, specifically for K-12 schools.
Employs firewalls and intrusion detection systems (IDS) to monitor and control network traffic, preventing unauthorized access and spotting malicious activities.
Security Operations Center/Security Information and Event Management: Provides continuous monitoring and real-time responses to security events.
Conducts simulated cyberattack exercises to evaluate and improve incident response strategies.
Identifies and manages risks associated with external service providers who have access to the organization’s sensitive information or critical infrastructure.
Offers online training to educate staff on cybersecurity best practices and new emerging threats.
Regularly checks and fixes vulnerabilities in the organization’s technology and processes to reduce security risks.
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We’ll help you identify security gaps and areas for improvement, and then provide customized recommendations tailored to your organization’s specific needs. To ensure you can effectively implement these changes, our assessment includes a follow-up consultation with our team of cybersecurity experts.
Guided by a Five Star “Incident Master,” your team will face a simulated, real-time cyberattack within your district’s own environment. Available both virtually and onsite, this interactive Tabletop Exercise pushes your defense strategies to the limit.
We transport you into a multi-stage attack scenario based on the latest K–12 threat intelligence (including phishing, ransomware, and insider threats).
React in Real-Time: Face new twists and intelligence “injects” as the attack unfolds.
Execute Your Playbook: Use your current Incident Response Plan to contain the threat.
Stop the Spread: Attempt to identify the intrusion, stop lateral movement, and prevent data theft before it’s too late.
Don’t wait for a real crisis to find gaps in your security. Our expert facilitators guide you through the entire lifecycle—from detection to recovery. As a result, you will:
Uncover Vulnerabilities: Spot weaknesses in your security posture immediately.
Validate Protocols: See clearly how your IRP performs under pressure.
Build Resilience: Walk away with actionable insights and a team that is ready to defend your district.
If you aren't sure who is responsible, you may have hidden gaps.
To address this, Five Star provides a comprehensive analysis of your district’s security posture based on the NIST framework. We identify immediate issues and provide a clear roadmap for ongoing improvement.
Identify Risks: Discover and document threats to ensure all-around security.
Get Custom Recommendations: Tailored advice to the specific tech stack used in your schools.
Ensure Compliance: Verification that your measures meet educational standards and data protection guidelines.
Confidence comes from having a plan.
Therefore, we develop Incident Response (IR) and Disaster Recovery (DR) plans specifically for K-12 environments. Furthermore, our phase-based methodology ensures your team knows exactly how to react to maintain operations.
Comprehensive Planning: Gather all necessary data to set the stage for a fast recovery.
Custom Response Protocols: Build strategies that align with your specific school needs and security tools.
Ongoing Maintenance: Perform quarterly reviews to ensure your plans stay effective against new threats.
Theory is different from practice.
Just like a fire drill, a Tabletop Exercise allows your staff to practice their response in a safe environment. Our team runs a realistic simulations to improve decision-making and collaboration among your key personnel. As a result, you can improve decision-making without the risk of a real disaster.
Realistic Scenarios: We design attacks that reflect actual threats facing the education sector today.
Real-Time Problem Solving: Simulate the pressure of a live attack to test your decision-making.
Detailed Reporting: You receive a full debrief with actionable strategies to strengthen your defense.
See how the engineering experts at Five Star were able to help a small, rural school district that had just experienced a widespread ransomware event involving both critical infrastructure and end user devices. Read the case study here.
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In the episode, the group discusses the unique challenges of cybersecurity in K-12 education, the importance of documentation, and building a culture of security awareness. The conversation also highlights the importance of empowering women and girls in technology and the resources available for schools to enhance their cybersecurity posture.
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