ViewSonic Education

MARCH 24, 2022

Establishing security practices for working remotely is critical when working from home. There are many things to consider when onboarding a new employee or reviewing proper security protocols with existing staff. The following are some basic security best practices we recommend to keep your remote workforce safe and secure.

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Securly

APRIL 2, 2024

AI Chat for Securly Filter has arrived and is here to help teach K-12 students the responsible use of AI. Read on to learn more about AI in education and how this new solution thwarts the associated challenges. The State of AI in K-12 Education The use of AI in schools is presenting both opportunities and challenges for K-12 educators.

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Securly

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Effective as of February 1st, 2024, the acquisition reinforces Securly’s commitment to keeping K-12 students safe, secure, and ready to learn by enhancing personalized learning opportunities. The post Securly Acquires Edficiency to Personalize K-12 Scheduling appeared first on Blog.

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Securly

MARCH 5, 2024

As of March 5th 2024, Securly has launched a ground-breaking new solution for K-12 schools and districts: Securly Discern. Securly Discern is a revolutionary AI that generates insights based on students' online activities and digital footprints, automating data collection and analysis for schools.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2024

IBM’s 2023 “Cost of a Data Breach” report ranks social engineering techniques such as phishing scams as one of the top causes of security breaches, making training a vital component of any school’s cybersecurity posture.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

It is critical that school data from diverse sources be successfully stored, easy to locate and recover, and quickly restored — all while maintaining policies, data security and, ultimately, compliance. They suffer when unexpected malware, ransomware, weather events and other mishaps occur that require a cogent data restoration procedure.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Servers, files, data — it all existed where users resided and where district IT teams could manage and secure it: locally. Because of this, IT leaders need to take a closer look at the security protections offered by the cloud providers with which they work.

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Securly

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Effective as of February 1st, 2024, the acquisition reinforces Securly’s commitment to keeping K-12 students safe, secure, and ready to learn by enhancing personalized learning opportunities. We are excited to be part of the Securly team and believe that this will bring tremendous benefits to Edficiency’s existing customers and team members.”

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Securly

MARCH 5, 2024

As of March 5th 2024, Securly has launched a ground-breaking new solution for K-12 schools and districts: Securly Discern. Securly Discern is a revolutionary AI that generates insights based on students’ online activities and digital footprints, automating data collection and analysis for schools. How does Securly Discern work?

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Inside the classroom, it supports teaching and learning; outside the classroom, it powers everything from door access to security cameras and bus schedules. Today’s schools fully depend on technology. Federal initiatives, such as E-rate, were developed to help schools procure the technologies they need.…

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 9, 2022

Software as a Service (SaaS)-delivered tools such as learning management systems and student information systems offer faculty and administrators tremendous value, but there’s a catch: When everything moves to the cloud and is accessible via the internet, small lapses in security can have major consequences.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 9, 2022

Before video was encapsulated in IP, many school physical security teams kept their distance from in-building IT infrastructure and, instead, ran parallel data networks on campus as they migrated to Video over IP. Those days are rapidly ending as security camera networks merge with campus IT infrastructure.

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Securly

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The problem is that the more … Continue reading How Enhanced Homework Detection Makes Securly Aware Student Wellness Monitoring Even More Reliable and Accurate The post How Enhanced Homework Detection Makes Securly Aware Student Wellness Monitoring Even More Reliable and Accurate first appeared on Blog.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Security-focused breakout sessions at CITE 2022 filled quickly, and Wednesday’s keynote featured cybersecurity expert John Sileo. News of successful K–12 ransomware attacks spreads quickly, which may be one reason district IT leaders are looking for any way to mitigate the threats. Experts in…

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2022

This is where SASE, or secure access service edge, comes in.” SASE is a security model that provides instant defense against malware and ransomware through the deployment of a cloud-based security service to a district. “At this point, it is obvious that a shift in cyber strategy is needed.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Because most of their operations are based in the cloud and are easily controlled by system administrators, the devices are widely seen as highly secure. Chromebooks include some security tools that only work if they’ve been manually activated, he explains.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 21, 2022

The district has implemented modern security solutions to ensure data privacy for its nearly 24,000 students, though Goose Creek CISD’s cybersecurity specialist Gary Lackey says the district was already checking most of the boxes when it came to data security. KEEP READING: Discover the three…

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Districts may also wish to implement SSO solutions for added security. This makes the educational technology they use for teaching easier to locate and manage, even while managing a busy classroom. While there are many…

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Security breaches sometimes happen in unexpected ways. Even low-tech fax machines have security vulnerabilities that could allow a hacker to steal data through a company’s network. Even low-tech fax machines have security vulnerabilities that could allow a hacker to steal data through a company’s network.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2021

Devices without the proper protections and security measures could unknowingly… In the rush to implement remote learning, many K–12 IT teams and administrators rolled out devices directly to students because they didn’t have time to configure each device.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

When it comes to protecting a school’s physical campus, times have changed, and school security should reflect those changes, said security expert Matt Tourney in a TCEA 2022 session. A physical security solution specialist for CDW, Tourney said the next generation of campus security tools is a lot more…

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Securly

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Learn More about Student Wellness Monitoring with Securly Aware Innovations like Homework Detection in Securly Aware are just part of the reason K-12 districts and schools rely on Securly to help them keep students safe, secure, and ready to learn. How Does Securly Aware Detect Student Safety & Wellness Concerns?

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

As K–12 districts use more cloud computing and Software as a Service applications, district leaders need to be sure the apps that students and teachers use are properly configured and appropriately secured.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Without the proper security protocols in place, it’s easy to overlook a student or school employee posting confidential information online, sharing invite links to classroom meetings on public web pages or using school-issued Google accounts to download unapproved browser extensions and applications.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Onsite security challenges run the gamut, from a well-intentioned parent trying to enter the school to drop off a forgotten lunch to students smoking in the bathrooms — and even the unthinkable.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Cloud security requires the same level of governance, compliance and risk management that organizations apply to on-premises security, yet it often falls short of that objective. Numerous factors make it difficult to mitigate cloud risk manually, but poor visibility and a lack of staff expertise are two of the most common.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 30, 2021

They had only two weeks to figure out how to securely transition nearly 60,000 students and staff and their devices to remote learning. In a Tuesday evening session at ISTELive 21 called “We Did It!

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Securly

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Even if students are completing legitimate research and writing for school assignments, they may need to use terms that will be flagged by a student wellness monitoring system, which will generate alerts.

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Securly

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Effective as of February 1st, 2024, the acquisition reinforces Securly’s commitment to keeping K-12 students safe, secure, and ready to learn by enhancing personalized learning opportunities.

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Securly

JANUARY 8, 2024

As a trusted partner to thousands of public school districts and independent schools, Securly is committed to providing student safety and wellness solutions that are continuously evolving to safeguard students.

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Securly

JANUARY 8, 2024

By making the shift from student activity monitoring to holistic student wellness monitoring , we’re rooted even more firmly in our mission to help K-12 schools and districts keep their students safe, secure, and ready to learn. Among the most significant of these are the changes made to Securly Aware. But don’t just take our word for it.

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EdNews Daily

JULY 11, 2021

The post Classroom Collaboration: Privacy and Security first appeared on EdNews Daily. Lately, breaking news of meeting provider breaches have made it clear that mainstream vendors of these products are not compliant – customers seek self-built (difficult to do) or custom solutions. Many are only […].

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Securly

JANUARY 8, 2024

As a trusted partner to thousands of public school districts and independent schools, Securly is committed to providing student safety and wellness solutions that are continuously evolving to safeguard students.

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Securly

JULY 11, 2023

According to the latest EdTech Top 40 list from LearnPlatform by Instructure, Securly is now a top 40 edtech tool used within schools for 2023. The illuminating LearnPlatform report finds that school districts accessed an average of 2,591 distinct edtech tools over the past year, a 1.7% increase on the prior academic year.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

Because most of their operations are based in the cloud and are easily controlled by system administrators, the devices are widely seen as highly secure. Chromebooks include some security tools that only work if they’ve been manually activated, he explains.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 20, 2021

This month: Security. Every month, we’ll share five themed posters that you can share on your website (with attribution), post on your walls, or simply be inspired. –for the entire collection of 65 posters, click here. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 21, 2019

How K–12 Schools Can Balance Privacy and Security Protocols. To offer some insight, the National Cyber Security Alliance offers guidance on using technology that adheres to the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. . eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 05/21/2019 - 09:25.

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