LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Federal Communications Commission has awarded Jefferson County Public Schools nearly $4 million to upgrade its cybersecurity defenses, according to a district release.

JCPS said the funding is for a pilot project the FCC is launching in school districts across the country. The district’s technology department will put several systems and services in place to protect staff and student information.

“This award is a big deal for us,” said Brian Yearwood, JCPS superintendent. “Our IT professionals are always vigilant and working to prevent attacks that cybercriminals across the globe are using to disrupt the work of schools, teachers and staff. This will allow us to add digital protections for our JCPS computer systems and the people who use them.”

The district said th

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