Los Alamos Public Schools

Los Alamos Public Schools, also known as LAPS, operates as a public school district headquartered in the United States of America. Its core function is providing primary and secondary education services within its designated geographical area. The district manages educational programs, facilities, and administrative systems necessary for student learning and school operations. This includes maintaining a network infrastructure to support administrative functions and potentially educational technology used by students and staff.

In August 2022, LAPS experienced a significant cybersecurity incident that disrupted its network operations during the critical first week of the school year. An unauthorized intruder gained access to district systems, causing widespread outages and technical difficulties. This breach potentially compromised personal information belonging to individuals associated with the district. Following the discovery, LAPS initiated an investigation supported by third-party cybersecurity specialists to determine the full scope of the intrusion and identify all impacted parties. The district notified potentially affected individuals via mail, detailing the types of exposed data, outlining protective steps they could take, and providing activation codes for credit monitoring services. The investigation into the incident's specifics remained ongoing for several months afterward.