Jackson Public Schools renews cybersecurity contract after 2022 ransomware attack
Jackson Public Schools renews cybersecurity contract after 2022 ransomware attack
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Jackson Public Schools renews cybersecurity contract after 2022 ransomware attack

🕒︎ 2025-10-22

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Jackson Public Schools renews cybersecurity contract after 2022 ransomware attack

JACKSON, MI – Jackson Public Schools has chosen to continue paying for cybersecurity services it obtained after a ransomware attack shut the district down three years ago. The Jackson Public Schools Board of Education approved renewing its subscription with the cybersecurity firm Arctic Wolf during its meeting Tuesday, Oct. 21. The school board approved the renewal to continue services for another 42 months at a cost of $322,013.31, paid through the general fund. The renewal comes after the school district’s original contract was due to expire. Arctic Wolf provides software aimed at protecting inside and outside computer networks from attacks while also providing training to school employees on how to identify possible cyber threats. Jackson Public Schools first contracted with Arctic Wolf after a ransomware attack in 2022 shut down the school district. Ransomware is a form of malware designed to encrypt files on a device, rendering any files and the systems that rely on them unusable. Malicious actors then demand ransom in exchange for decryption. The system outage impacted a wide range of building operations including but not limited to heating, telephones and classroom technology. Want more Jackson-area news? Bookmark the local Jackson news page.

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