1. Check and Configure Appropriate Security Settings
With the wealth of information collected and stored in an LMS, it’s important to evaluate how it shares and secures that data. Administrators and users both should also be familiar with the security features that come with their platform and make sure they’re enabled.
For example, turning on multifactor authentication, which requires multiple credentials to verify a user’s identity, can help protect against threats targeting user passwords and accounts.
Assigning user permissions is also crucial to effectively protect data. These controls let administrators grant users the appropriate level of access and privilege, limiting accidental data exposure and compromised user credentials. For instance, G Suite for Education administrators can grant verified teachers the ability to create classes and view and manage guardian information on Google Classroom.
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2. Consider Integrating a Single Sign-On Solution
Single sign-on technology not only simplifies working on multiple websites and platforms, but also provides greater security.
With SSO, users can log in to a host of applications with just one set of credentials, reducing a school’s attack surface and making it easier for IT teams to manage user access. Solutions like OneLogin or Clever offer easy SSO integration with commonly used platforms such as Blackboard, Moodle and Schoology.