Date
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Location Name
BL 28 Custom Computer Specialists
Name
Inside the Latest AI-Driven Cyberattacks on K-12 Schools: What Directors of Technology and Educators Need to Know to Protect Student and Staff Data from Emerging Cyber Threats
Description
AI is reshaping the classroom—and giving cybercriminals new ways in. This session examines real AI-triggered cyberattacks at two local School Districts, breaking down how they were breached and how each District responded. Attendees will leave with practical best practices for AI awareness and data privacy, plus the five most critical steps every District should take to protect itself against these emerging threats
Speakers
Suzanne McLaughlin, Custom Computer Specialists
Robert Hamel, Custom Computer Specialists
Mason Sock, Custom Computer Specialists
Robert Hamel, Custom Computer Specialists
Mason Sock, Custom Computer Specialists
Session Type
Vendor-Sponsored Session
Track
Safety & Security Systems
Secondary Track
AI Implementation
Primary Audience
IT/Tech Directors
Secondary Audience
Technology staff including CTO’s
Fall Conference Strands
Connect
MA DLCS Strands
Computing and Society