Alexa Sander

Cloud Monitoring, Data Loss Prevention, and Security Audits for K-12

Schools are responsible for ensuring their students’ safety and data protection online while using school-provided technology and services. However, as schools have become increasingly more reliant on online and cloud-based tools, the nature of this role is also changing. Schools are asking themselves how they can gain access to cost-effective, highly reliable, and easy-to-deploy internet ... The post How To Filter Internet Content appeared first on ManagedMethods Cybersecurity, Safety & Compliance for K-12.

Most schools — some estimate 99% — use an internet filter. It’s a mainstream practice, as educators acknowledge the software’s utility in keeping students safe online. However, not all internet filters are made equal. We all know that technology is rapidly changing, but many are less aware of how many new and sophisticated filtering solutions ... The post Should Schools Use Internet Filters? appeared first on ManagedMethods Cybersecurity, Safety & Compliance for K-12.

Technology has seeped its way into every facet of today’s education environment. Students rely on it for their learning, educators for planning and teaching, parents for communication, and institutions for administration. While it offers many advantages, schools are increasingly aware of technology’s potential disadvantages. Left unchecked, these disadvantages can evolve into threats, and even compromise ... The post 5 Disadvantages of Technology in Education appeared first on ManagedMethods Cybersecurity, Safety & Compliance for K-12.

Far too often, we hear about schools facing cybersecurity crises because of a simple human error like sharing sensitive student information in an email, like Social Security numbers, outside the district’s cloud environment. K-12 IT directors are then left scrambling to contain the damage, realizing that a data loss prevention strategy could have prevented the ... The post K-12 Google & Microsoft 365 Data Loss Prevention using Cloud Monitor by ManagedMethods appeared first on ManagedMethods Cybersecurity, Safety & Compliance for K-12.

Email is the primary communication tool for schools to connect with families, manage records, and deliver important updates to students, faculty, and staff. While email supports many positive functions for districts, it also opens the door to potential cyber threats and data loss

Teachers and students have never had as much access to educational resources as they do today. With technology at the driving seat of today’s education sector, teachers are tasked with determining which solutions will maximize learning outcomes. From video conferencing tools and learning management systems to more novel solutions like virtual reality and artificial intelligence ... The post Top 20 Tools for Teaching and Learning appeared first on ManagedMethods Cybersecurity, Safety & Compliance for K-12.

In our latest webinar , we explored real-world cybersecurity and online safety incidents, focusing on strategies that K-12 techs can use to prepare for hidden digital threats. Guest speakers Sal Franco, IT Director at Buckeye Elementary, and Fran Watkins, Technology Manager at Centennial School District, shared first-hand stories of ransomware and data loss incidents that tested their teams. They also discussed the recovery steps they implemented to strengthen their district's defenses.

In our latest webinar, we explored real-world cybersecurity and online safety incidents, focusing on strategies that K-12 technology staff can use to prepare for hidden digital threats. Our guest speakers Sal Franco, IT Director at Buckeye Elementary, and Fran Watkins, Technology Manager at Centennial School District, shared their first-hand stories with ransomware and data loss ... The post How Cloud Monitor Helps Centennial School District Combat Account Takeovers appeared first on ManagedMethods Cybersecurity, Safety & Compliance for K-12.

Technology is transforming teaching and learning in today’s classrooms by providing teachers and students with an ever-increasing array of digital tools and resources. The possibilities for innovation are endless, from video conferencing to virtual reality and artificial intelligence (AI). While implementing these tools comes with a learning curve, teachers are embracing them due to their ... The post Classroom Manager: Online Classroom Management, Instruction, and Learning Made Easy appeared first on ManagedMethods Cybersecurity, Safety & Compliance for K-12.