Cybersecurity Toolkit

3.0 Additional Resources

This section provides additional resources from the Texas School Safety Center, state, and federal agencies.

  • Texas School Safety Center Resources

  • None at this time.

  • State Resources

  • Texas Cybersecurity Framework
    • The Texas Cybersecurity Framework is a self-assessment to determine cybersecurity risks. This sample is populated with examples of how to rate yourself based on the 6 levels identified at the bottom of the first tab (SAMPLE TCF). Once you have rated yourself in all 40 objectives the graph helps determine the highest risks and prioritization for mitigation. The roadmap will help identify processes and documentation needed to reach 3.0 in each objective.
  • About TASB Risk Fund. Risk Management Fund.
    • The TASB Risk Management Fund provides comprehensive and responsive risk solutions supporting educational excellence in Texas public school districts and other public educational entities.
  • TX K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative Updates
    • LEAs who are interested and eligible to acquire TEA-funded Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) may now request this service via the Service Now portal.
  • K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative
    • TEA in conjunction with DIR. Free Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) subscriptions through the end of 2024-25 SY. Request for service is now open! Prioritized for small & midsize LEAs.
  • Standards for Permissible Electronic Devices and Software Applications
    • House Bill 18 (88R) established Texas Education Code, Section ยง32.1021 and requires the TEA to provide these Standards for Electronic Devices and Software Applications with which school districts or open-enrollment charter schools are expected to comply.

  • Federal Resources

  • Cyber Insurance
    • What should your cyber insurance policy cover? This resource explains why a cyber insurance policy is useful and what the policy should cover.
  • Guide to Getting Started with a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment.
    • This handbook was created by SAFECOM to help public safety communications system operators, owners, and managers comprehend the processes of a cyber risk assessment to increase operational and cyber resilience. This manual contains editable reference tables that can be used by districts to identify and record the people and resources used at each stage of the assessment. Customization is encouraged.
  • Protecting Our Future: Partnering to Safeguard K-12 Organizations from Cybersecurity Threats
    • Reports on cybersecurity risks facing elementary and secondary schools and provides recommendations that include cybersecurity guidelines designed to help schools face these risks.
  • State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP)
    • The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) has been given $1 billion over four years (2022-2025) to address cybersecurity risks and threats to information systems owned or run by, or on behalf of, state, local, or tribal governments.
  • CISA and FEMA Partner to Provide $374.9 Million in Grants to Bolster State and Local Cybersecurity
    • For access to FY23 funding, applicants are encouraged to submit their cybersecurity plans created with FY22 money. With this financing, the Department of Homeland Security strengthens our collaboration and commitment to assisting our state, local, and territorial (SLT) government partners in developing the necessary cyber capabilities.
  • Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program
    • The Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program provides funding to eligible entities to address cybersecurity risks and threats to information systems owned or operated by, or on behalf of tribal governments.
  • State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
    • The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program provides funding to eligible entities to address cybersecurity risks and threats to information systems owned or operated by, or on behalf of, state, local, or tribal governments.
  • Incident Reporting
    • Provides real-time analysis and incident reporting capabilities.
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