Ready to strengthen your district’s cybersecurity? Ohio K-12 districts can now acquire TechGuard cybersecurity training for all adult staff at no cost to the district—and we’re here to help make it easy. Whether you’re just exploring options or ready to roll out, we’ve got the next steps lined up for you. Questions? Start here and let’s get you connected.
I purchased TechGuard through my ITC. Do I need to do anything?
No. Because you are already subscribed to TechGuard through your ITC, there is nothing further you need to do.
I purchased TechGuard outside of my ITC. What do I need to do?
Contact your ITC and let them know you wish to participate in this program.
If I previously purchased TechGuard through my ITC, will I get a refund?
No. Prior commitments still apply; however, your license is now extended until June 30, 2028 at no additional cost to you.
What is the cost for new licenses?
TechGuard licensing through June 30, 2028 is provided to all of Ohio’s PreK-12 staff members at no cost to the district through a collaborative effort between the Governor’s Office, CyberOhio, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, the Management Council, and Ohio’s ITCs.
How do I obtain TechGuard licenses for my district staff?
An intake form will be available on the TechGuard website soon and posted here when available. Until then, contact your ITC to enroll.
What information will I need to obtain TechGuard licenses for my district staff?
You will need to identify a Global Admin for your district and then provide the following information to your ITC: Global Admin name, Global Admin email address, and number of initial users.
How do I add users to the district TechGuard account?
The Global Admin for your district account can add users via an Active Directory sync or by uploading a CSV file. This information will be included in the standing TechGuard training sessions.
Is there a limit to the number of licenses I can purchase for my district staff?
No. All adult staff are eligible to be enrolled.
Will there be training available for district Global Admins?
Yes, there will standing introduction meetings that Global Admins can join to learn more about the platform. This post will be updated with training recordings (below).
How does a district Global Admin register for the training?
Your ITC will be communicating training information to Global Admins.
Are there handout materials or flyers where we can learn more about the product?
Please download a TechGuard flyer here. For additional information, contact your ITC.
What is the best way to reach TechGuard?
You can contact TechGuard at ohio-k12@techguardsecurity.com.
Will my ITC be helping with this rollout?
Please contact your ITC for more information.
If my district does not have or use an ITC, can we still take advantage of this program?
Yes. All Ohio K-12 entities are eligible for this program, including public and non-public entities. Please contact TechGuard at ohio-k12@techguardsecurity.com to get started.
I am moving from one ITC to another. Can I transfer my training platform instance or data to a new instance?
No, TechGuard cannot transfer accounts or any data inside them to another account. You would need to start with a new instance under your new ITC. You can download reporting before the platform is shut down, but TechGuard would not be able to transfer or upload any previous data. The learners would need to be provisioned to the new instance as well. If you have an active directory sync enabled on your current instance, you will need to set up a new sync to the new platform under the new ITC. If the PhishNotify plugin was installed, that would need to be configured with the new instance as well.
What if I already have Infosec from another vendor outside of Management Council/TechGuard? Can I switch?
You would need to decommission your current instance and gain new access under the Management Council/TechGuard K-12 Program. If proceeding with this, make sure to pull all reporting that you may need from the other instance before having that shut down. We cannot transfer accounts or any data inside them to another account. You will also need to reconfigure your active directory sync and PhishNotify if those were set up on the original instance.
FAQs last updated on July 18, 2025.
Ohio K-12 TechGuard Training Recordings
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