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Kenneth Thomas presenting on technology governance and risk oversight to school and business leaders in Tallahassee.

Technology Governance Jul 12, 2026

The Cybersecurity Gap Florida Left Wide Open for Schools

Florida requires cybersecurity standards for state agencies and local governments, but not schools. Here's the gap, and why AI is making it wider.

The Next Question Independent School Boards Are Not Ready For

The Canvas breach hit 9,000 schools and 275 million records. What it reveals about independent school boards and the governance gap most leadership teams do not see coming.

The Breach Your Board Has Not Talked About Yet

The Canvas breach exposed 275 million records. Is your independent school board prepared?

Technology Governance Is the Blind Spot Many Independent School Boards Don't See Until It's Too Late

Your board has technology blind spots. Learn what questions to ask before something goes wrong.

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