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A Utah legislative audit highlights cybersecurity gaps in K-12 and higher education systems.

Local education agencies need to adopt cybersecurity best practices amid rising cyber threats.

Audit suggests legislature study minimum cybersecurity standards and solutions for staffing challenges.

SALT LAKE CITY — Cybersecurity has been a topic of conversation among Utah lawmakers for some time now, especially following a data breach that impacted all current and former Granite School District students — about 450,000 — in December 2024.

A legislative audit released Thursday took a deeper look into Utah's cybersecurity practices for both public and higher education, finding room for improvement in both areas.

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