White House holds summit on ransomware crisis in public schools. Data breaches have affected over 1.2 million students in 2020 alone. Limited federal funds hinder cybersecurity efforts in schools. Measures announced include increased training and grants from technology providers. $200 million proposed to strengthen cyber defense in schools. School districts lack full-time cybersecurity staff and spend little on cybersecurity defense. Ransomware attacks expose private records and cause trauma for staff, students, and parents.

https://www.securityweek.com/white-house-holds-first-ever-summit-on-the-ransomware-crisis-plaguing-the-nations-public-schools/