Thanks to a recent Massachusetts cybersecurity grant, Acton-Boxborough Regional School District is taking major steps to fortify its digital infrastructure and keep students, staff, and data safer than ever. We’ve upgraded to a next generation firewall to provide stronger defenses at the network perimeter, and are moving toward a Zero Trust framework by implementing upgrades that ensure only verified users and secure devices can access district resources. We’re also expanding multi-factor authentication on critical systems, continuing to provide staff training on cybersecurity awareness, and creating district-wide incident response guidelines. These enhancements reinforce our commitment to maintaining a secure, reliable, and future-ready learning environment for all.

Amy Bisiewicz,

Director of Educational Technology