CISA virtual forum seeks to address school safety, security

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently announced that it will host its first virtual National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security on Nov. 1-3, 2022.

“I’m thrilled that CISA is hosting the National Summit on K-12 School Safety for a critical dialogue on how to confront the array of school safety threats vexing our nation,” CISA Director Jen Easterly said. “Now, more than ever, we need to strengthen partnerships across our communities and ensure that life-saving information gets in the hands of those working across the classrooms of our nation. Every child in this nation deserves to be safe at school.”

The event kicks off CISA’s Infrastructure Security Month initiatives, uniting nationwide school safety experts, practitioners, and leaders to bolster dialogue regarding research, resources, and recommendations addressing threats facing kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) schools.

Keynote remarks are anticipated from Easterly, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, and Stand with Parkland Tony Montalto and the father of Gina Montalto, a victim of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy in 2018.

The forum will offer three days of panel discussions, interviews, and addresses from government, industry, and community leaders, as well as experts with experience in school safety, per officials.