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K-12 Ransomware Attacks Surged 45% in 2025 — What Districts Must Do Now

School districts are the #1 target for ransomware in the public sector. With attacks up 45% year-over-year, the window for reactive security is closed. Here's what Zero Trust architecture actually prevents — and what it doesn't.

March 20268 min read
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E-Rate & Funding

The Complete Guide to E-Rate Category 2 for Cybersecurity in 2026

iboss SASE qualifies under E-Rate Category 2 as Firewall-as-a-Service. Here's exactly how to file, what's eligible, and how to maximize your discount rate up to 85%.

March 202612 min read
Zero Trust

Why Your School District's VPN Is a Liability, Not a Security Layer

VPNs were designed for a world where the network perimeter existed. In a 1:1 Chromebook environment with students connecting from home, VPNs create more risk than they mitigate.

February 20266 min read
Compliance

CIPA, COPPA, and FERPA: A Single-Platform Compliance Strategy

Most districts use separate tools for content filtering, data protection, and student privacy. Here's how iboss SASE addresses all three federal mandates from one console.

February 202610 min read
Platform

iboss SASE vs. Legacy Firewalls: A TCO Comparison for K-12

Hardware refresh cycles, maintenance contracts, and staffing overhead make on-premises firewalls far more expensive than they appear. We ran the numbers for a 15,000-student district.

January 20269 min read
AI Security

Students Are Using ChatGPT — Here's How to Secure It Without Blocking It

Blocking generative AI tools is a losing strategy. iboss's GenAI security governance lets districts monitor, control, and prevent sensitive data uploads while keeping AI accessible.

January 20267 min read
Government

FedRAMP + CMMC 2.0: How iboss Meets Both Federal Standards

For government agencies and defense contractors, iboss holds FedRAMP Moderate authorization and maps to 67 of 125 CMMC Level 2 controls. Here's what that means for your procurement.

December 20258 min read
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