From the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society…
Schools Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 – 2:00pm to 3:00pm ESTCybersecurity threats to schools and libraries are growing, and the stakes could not be higher. Student data, library patron records, and critical network infrastructure are all on the line. The FCC’s Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program is a meaningful first step toward addressing these concerns, but there’s much more to be done.
Join SHLB for a conversation about where the pilot stands today: how much has been funded, what services and equipment are supported, what schools and libraries are experiencing on the ground, and the program’s limitations that leave many institutions without the protection they need.
Then we turn to what comes next. Should cybersecurity be funded under E-Rate on a permanent basis and how? We will explore the options and make the case for why schools and libraries deserve a long-term solution.
This is going to be an exciting discussion with some of the sharpest minds working on this issue. Whether you are an anchor institution, practitioner, policymaker, or a community member, you will not want to miss it.