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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a cybersecurity pilot program that will allocate up to $200 million to selected schools and libraries. Schools must apply and be chosen to participate in this three-year initiative. The program covers the following eligible services:
For a comprehensive list of eligible equipment, click here.
Recently, K12 Security Information eXchange (SIX) conducted a webinar with Fortinet, "FCC K-12 Cybersecurity Pilot Program: What You Need to Know," during which Fortinet representatives discussed the program's details. The webinar recording is available for on-demand viewing, and the presentation slides can be accessed as well.
Further information about the pilot is available on the Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program page. The FCC also has released a one-page document summarizing the program.
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