# K12 Sensor Installation Concern: 2. Security Vulnerabilities

**URL:** <https://community.purpleair.com/t/k12-sensor-installation-concern-2-security-vulnerabilities/11770>\
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**Created:** [February 27, 2025, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/k12-sensor-installation-concern-2-security-vulnerabilities/11770 "2025-02-27T18:04:06Z")\
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**Author:** ![Garry\_Harris](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.purpleair.com/garry_harris/32/4843_2.png) [@Garry\_Harris](https://community.purpleair.com/u/Garry_Harris)\
**Post date:** [February 27, 2025, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/k12-sensor-installation-concern-2-security-vulnerabilities/11770/1 "2025-02-27T18:04:06Z")

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1. Security Vulnerabilities  
Integrating external devices into our wireless network introduces potential security risks. The MAP devices could become targets for cyberattacks, as they may not have the same security protocols as our primary infrastructure.

Please address the risk statement below

• Risk: If these devices are compromised, they could provide an entry point for attackers into our network, exposing sensitive data and systems to threats such as data exfiltration or network breaches.

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**Author:** ![Ag2000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ac8455/32.png) [@Ag2000](https://community.purpleair.com/u/Ag2000)\
**Post date:** [March 4, 2025, 2:36am UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/k12-sensor-installation-concern-2-security-vulnerabilities/11770/2 "2025-03-04T02:36:22Z")

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Have you researched using the PurpleAir Clasic SD?

> [@Which Sensor to Choose](https://community.purpleair.com/t/which-sensor-to-choose/125/1):
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> The [PurpleAir Classic](https://www2.purpleair.com/products/purpleair-pa-ii?variant=40067691708513) contains two laser counters for particulate matter data collection, as well as a BME280 from Bosch, which is the component responsible for measuring temperature, humidity, and pressure. The Classic is not capable of measuring VOCs. Designed for outdoor use, the Classic is meant to be mounted on a wall or post.
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> The [PurpleAir Classic SD](https://www2.purpleair.com/products/purpleair-pa-ii?variant=40067691774049) contains all of the features of the Classic, as well as an added SD logger for offline data collection. The Classic SD _does_ come with a micro SD card.

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**Author:** ![Garry\_Harris](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.purpleair.com/garry_harris/32/4843_2.png) [@Garry\_Harris](https://community.purpleair.com/u/Garry_Harris)\
**Post date:** [March 16, 2025, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/k12-sensor-installation-concern-2-security-vulnerabilities/11770/3 "2025-03-16T19:17:59Z")

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Thanks so much! Really appreciate your response