Data hacker
 

Be proactive about protecting your data.


School data is completely unique: The personal identifying information of students, financial records, and academic data make K12 schools a huge target for hackers—and the potential for losing precious records to disasters complicates data management. Complacency is your enemy: make a plan and strive for constant improvement when it comes to data security.

 
 

Cloud hosting speeds disaster recovery.

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Secure cloud hosting frees up time to focus on staff and infrastructure
 
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Backup copies of data are readily available 24/7 if disaster strikes
 
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Server updates are built in, so software is always up-to-date
 
 
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"The security and disaster recovery plan for our Skyward systems continues to be very high on our priority list. Skyward contains a lot of student and financial data that is mission-critical."

- Craig Waldvogel

Information Technology Coordinator
at Staples-Motley School District


 


  Cyber Security

The stakes are high for school data administrators.


Learn how data ransom attacks happen and how to defend your school.

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Don't get hooked on phishing emails!

 
Phishing

Recognize the patterns that fool people into clicking.

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Phishing Trip

3 steps to see if your team is a prime phishing target.

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Practice security drills.

 
Security team

Test your team before they encounter the real thing. Here's how to set up 3 security measures.

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Six types of fraud

One of the biggest cyber threats today? Students. Learn 3 ways to protect your passwords.

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Think security in every corner of your district.

 
Summer Fraud Watch

5 internal and 5 external school business office threats to watch for during summer months.

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Cybersecurity Optimized

Digital natives are fearless—maybe too fearless.

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Build your cybersecurity team.


 
Security team

Who do you need in your corner to build a strong defense against data breaches, disaster recovery, and cyber attacks?

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Six types of fraud

Learn six types of fraud that may originate right in your backyard and cost big bucks.

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The state of cybersecurity in schools today


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