Cybersecurity Annex Compliance Toolkit

During the 2024-25 multi-hazard emergency operations plan (EOP) review cycle, the Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) will evaluate every school district’s EOP Basic Plan and Cybersecurity Annex. The annex is a new requirement, so school staff might have questions. Leverage these Fund and third-party resources to create and submit a compliant annex by the state-mandated deadline.

Need the Nuts and Bolts?

This high-level Fund article explains the purpose of a cybersecurity annex, provides key compliance dates, and shares links to free supporting resources.

Ready to Get Started?

The TxSSC cybersecurity annex compliance checklist can be overwhelming. In this article, we share tips for prioritizing cybersecurity annex requirements.

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Need Support?

• The TxSSC Cybersecurity Annex Toolkit offers a list of annex and appendix documents, trainings, and additional resources. 
• Use this TxSSC cybersecurity annex compliance checklist to ensure your annex meets state requirements.
• Any district can reach out to its TxSSC regional review specialist for guidance in developing a compliant cybersecurity annex. 
• Fund members with cybersecurity coverage benefit from additional support delivered by TASB Privacy and Cyber Risk Consultant Lucas Anderson.