True Crime: Clicks & Consequences-An Investigative Look at Cybersecurity for K-12 Educators and Staff

Step inside the world of real-life digital whodunits in this engaging, true-crime–style session designed specifically for K–12 educators and school staff. From ransomware that shut down entire districts to student data accidentally leaked into the wild, you’ll hear true stories of cybersecurity failures that caused chaos, and learn how simple actions could have stopped them. This session transforms dry “tech rules” that sometimes just seem like nuisances into gripping narratives that reveal what actually happens when passwords are weak, phishing emails slip through, unapproved apps get downloaded, or sensitive student information lands in the wrong hands. Each case study unpacks how the breach occurred, who was impacted, and what could have prevented the incident. But the goal isn’t to scare, it’s to empower.