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September 03, 2024 • read

Skyward Security Best Practices

Mike Bianco
Vice President of Information Security

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With today’s sophisticated threats, it’s essential to review your systems and take full advantage of built-in security features. Let's take a deep dive into security best practices for Skyward.


Note: For more information on our commitment to security, reliability, privacy, and compliance, check out the Skyward Trust Center.

 

SMS 2.0

Single sign-on                      

Make signing into Skyward easier for your end users. Plus, use two-factor authentication for an added layer of security.
 

Check out the SMS 2.0 single sign-on launch kit.
 
 

Security group IP restrictions          

Restrict certain features based on users’ network locations and help prevent hackers from accessing Skyward, even if they have the credentials.
 
   


Security Audit Report 

Use the Security Audit Report to see if your system is set up with the best security practices available. 
 

 

 

Configuring system security and strong passwords

Dive into configuring system security settings and password options for employees, guardians, and students.  
 

  

 

Qmlativ


Single sign-on                                

Make signing into Skyward easier for your end users. Plus, use two-factor authentication for an added layer of security.
 


Check out the Qmlativ single sign-on launch kit.

  

Login policies                                 

Prevent password hacking! Set up safer login policies and automatic logout options.
 


Configuring strong passwords       

Set up password requirements to ensure everyone’s passwords and passphrases are harder to crack.
 

 


IP Address Restrictions 

Set up IP group restrictions to prevent people outside your organization from accessing sensitive information.  
 


Security Audit Report

Use the Security Audit Report to see if your system is set up with the best security practices available.  
 


 

We hope these tools will help you tighten security and rest easier knowing your valuable data is well protected. 

 

 

Follow-Up Resources

Security doesn’t just mean protecting your district from hackers outside school walls. Kids are craftier than ever these days, but with a little awareness you can stay one step ahead. Check out these three one-minute security drill videos.

Find all security-related articles by with the Skyward Insider security filter



 


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Mike Bianco
Vice President of Information Security


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