How Red Garrison Helps Arkansas Schools Stay Compliant With Act 504, Act 510, and Act 846
Arkansas districts are facing a new reality: cyber requirements aren’t suggestions anymore—they’re written into law. Acts 504, 510, and 846 outline clear expectations around cybersecurity readiness, data protection, reporting, and incident response for K-12 schools.
The problem? Most districts are still trying to meet year-round requirements with once-a-year testing and generic “scan-only” services. That gap is where schools get breached.
Red Garrison was built to close that gap.
Our APT (Adaptive Penetration Testing) program gives Arkansas school districts a year-long, threat-driven engagement designed to help them meet the intent and the technical expectations inside each law—while staying realistic about time, staffing, and budget constraints.
How Arkansas Cyber Laws Affect School Districts
Below is a practical, plain-English breakdown of what the Acts require and how Red Garrison supports each one.
Act 504 – Strengthening Cybersecurity Standards in Public Schools
Act 504 enhances statewide cybersecurity expectations for public entities, including school districts. It places emphasis on:
Risk assessments and vulnerability evaluations
Proper cybersecurity controls and best practices
Regular review and updating of security posture
Proactive defense to prevent unauthorized access
Collaboration with cybersecurity professionals
How Red Garrison’s APT Program Helps You Meet Act 504
Year-long penetration testing instead of a once-a-year “snapshot”
Continuous validation of systems, credentials, and exposed services
Threat-driven testing aligned with real-world attacker behavior
Actionable reports for superintendents, CIOs, and tech directors
Hands-on consulting to help implement and track improvements
This isn’t just compliance—it’s real protection backed by real attackers.
Act 510 – Cybersecurity Training, Awareness & Statewide Reporting
Act 510 focuses on preparing staff, improving cybersecurity readiness, and ensuring proper coordination when an incident occurs. Key expectations include:
Cybersecurity and phishing awareness training
Incident reporting and notification readiness
Processes to reduce human-based vulnerabilities
Collaboration with cybersecurity experts to assess district risks
How Red Garrison Helps Address Act 510
Phishing simulation campaigns built for K-12 staff
Training sessions that are simple, memorable, and non-technical
Real-time reporting of unsafe clicks and high-risk users
Year-long coaching to improve district-wide cyber hygiene
Documentation ready for DHS, ADE, and insurance audits
When the law says “staff must be trained,” we make sure the district has proof.
Act 846 – Strengthening Incident Response & Vulnerability Notification
Act 846 updates state requirements for agencies—including schools—to have:
Rapid breach notification processes
Up-to-date vulnerability and threat monitoring
Responsibilities for safeguarding personal data
Clear documentation of cybersecurity policies and incident response
How Red Garrison Helps Address Act 846
Continuous monitoring for critical vulnerabilities
Targeted retesting to verify fixes are actually applied
Consulting to build or refine your Incident Response Plan
Support for breach containment and notification processes
APT reporting documenting exposures and remediation status
Act 846 requires schools to know their risks and show progress. APT makes that possible.
Why Year-Long APT Testing Matters for Arkansas Schools
Every one of these laws shares a common theme:
✔ Ongoing cybersecurity
✔ Real-time monitoring
✔ Training and preparedness
✔ Documentation and proof of due diligence
Static testing can’t deliver any of that.
Our APT program gives districts:
Real attacker simulations, not a generic vulnerability scan
Continuous validation as networks, staff, and threats change
Targeted retesting to ensure vulnerabilities are actually fixed
Executive-level reporting that fits state requirements
This is the testing model that finally matches Arkansas’ new legal and operational expectations.
Red Garrison Helps Arkansas Schools Stay Ahead—Not Just Compliant
Arkansas didn’t pass these laws to create paperwork.
They passed them because K-12 is a high-value cyber target—and attackers know it.
Red Garrison’s APT program gives districts exactly what these Acts demand:
Continuous assessment
Real-time response
Documented progress
State-level alignment
A partner who stays engaged all year long
Threats never stop. Neither should your testing.
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