K‑12 and higher‑education institutions remain prime targets for cyberattacks, with K‑12 incidents comprising the majority of education sector breaches last year according to independent security research. Districts and college campuses are urged to bolster phishing defenses, staff training, and incident response led at the school level by principals and CIOs. At the same time, campuses are weighing AI‑enabled physical security solutions against privacy expectations. Leaders should design systems that protect students and staff while limiting intrusive data collection, and build governance to ensure technology upgrades don’t erode civil liberties or academic openness.