Cyber Risk Management in Public Education

This case study outlines the partnership between a municipal agency managing a large public school district in the United States and SecurityScorecard to enhance third-party cyber risk management. The agency, which oversees over 1,000 schools and serves more than 1 million students, faced challenges with an ad hoc risk management approach that relied on multiple tools and fragmented workflows. By collaborating with SecurityScorecard, the agency transitioned to a proactive security posture, utilizing actionable cyber risk insights to monitor vendor security postures and identify potential threats. The solution provided by SecurityScorecard enables the agency to educate stakeholders on vendor cybersecurity risks and streamline processes, reducing the need for multiple checks. As a result, the agency has established a more effective risk management program, allowing for efficient use of taxpayer dollars and redirecting resources towards improving educational programs for students.