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Cyber incidents in K–12 schools are so common that, on average, more than one occurs each school day. Yet most districts lack the time, tools, or staff to keep up.
That’s why school leaders nationwide are making time for ClassLink CyberSession—a free, expert-led virtual event to help strengthen your defenses.
In just two hours, you’ll hear from cybersecurity experts, discover federal initiatives offering support, and learn from a district that cut cyber insurance costs using the free Cybersecurity Rubric.
You’ll also get a first look at new ClassLink tools designed to improve cyber resilience across your schools.
(This virtual event is open to the public and created specifically for school leaders.)
Explore resources the federal government is making available to help improve cyber safety for K-12 schools across the US.
Hear about the new AI-enabled Cybersecurity Rubric and a partnership taking the rubric to the next level.
Learn about the latest ClassLink product releases designed to protect sensitive data and bolster cybersecurity.
Carl Hooker is an educational speaker and consultant who realizes the challenges in our current educational institutions and strives to help the education community meet them head-on using a unique blend of humor and practical advice.
A former FBI Special Agent, Chris Tarbell specializes in cyber investigations and incident response. As a case agent with the FBI’s preeminent cybercrime squad in New York, he led some of the most groundbreaking cybercrime investigations in the world.
Hector Monsegur is co-host of The Hacker and The Fed podcast and has over 20 years of experience in the information security field. He also serves as Director of Research at Alacrinet, a leading cybersecurity consultancy.
Specializing in EdTech SaaS solutions, Anant Thockchom is a product manager and innovative team leader. His work focuses on user-centered design, competitive market analysis, and strategic roadmap planning.
Dr. Barbara Nesbitt is a lifetime educator with more than 30 years in education. She has been a teacher, instructional coach, administrator, and consultant with broad experiences in school districts in Virginia and South Carolina.
Berj Akian founded ClassLink in 1998. His ongoing work with school and industry leaders for almost two decades gives him a front row seat on technology in the learning process and the use of data to improve learning outcomes.
Brad Hagg is the Director of Educational Technology at the Indiana Department of Education. A leader in cybersecurity and data privacy, he currently serves as the Chair of SETDA and the leader of its Cybersecurity Collaborative.
Brian Franson is a Senior Security Sales Engineer with a strong background in cyber infrastructure. He specializes in helping organizations navigate the evolving cybersecurity landscape while strengthening their security posture.
Evangelina Rodriguez, CITO at San Antonio ISD, leads efforts to equip every student with essential digital tools while strengthening cybersecurity. She also serves on the Consortium of School Networking (CoSN) board of directors.
Frankie is an independent Chief Technology Officer and Success Advocate for the K–12 industry. She helps members of the education community build and transform Trusted Learning Environments, Technology Leaders, Teams, Systems, and Services.
As ClassLink’s VP of Security and Interoperability, Jeff uses his engineering, database design, and programming skills to help build secure and robust data interoperability systems for the academic community.
For over 30 years, Keith R. Krueger has led the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) as CEO. Widely recognized, he works globally on policy and leadership initiatives that empower schools to use technology to transform teaching and learning.
As Program Manager for Secure by Design at CISA, Kirk Lawrence leads a national shift in software practices, aiming to reduce systemic cyber risk across critical infrastructure. He is backed by 15+ years of federal service.
Melissa McCalla is the Chief Technology Officer at Pasadena ISD, where she leads technology-driven innovation. With over 23 years of dedicated service to the district, she drives equity, student success, and impactful collaboration.
Stanley Watts is an industry-recognized tech visionary and creator of the award-winning ClassLink solution. He has been with ClassLink since its inception and is continually improving ClassLink by listening to customers and incorporating their needs into the solution.
Wyatt Howle is a Product Manager at ClassLink, where he leads development for OneSync and Roster Server. He works closely with educators and technology teams to ensure ClassLink’s products deliver security, efficiency, and a seamless user experience.
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