Articles By Joel Snyder

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Joel Snyder, Ph.D., is a senior IT consultant with 30 years of practice. An internationally recognized expert in the areas of security, messaging and networks, Dr. Snyder is a popular speaker and author and is known for his unbiased and comprehensive tests of security and networking products. His clients include major organizations on six continents.

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Artificial Intelligence

5 Questions To Ask Before Adopting an AI Tool

Artificial intelligence tools should be installed only after considering their security, ethics and problem-solving capabilities.

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Security

Hard Tokens vs. Soft Tokens for K–12 Multifactor Authentication

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Cloud

3 Cloud Vulnerabilities for Schools To Watch

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Security

Are Passkeys Right for Your K–12 Schools?

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Cloud

Cloud Governance in K–12 Schools: Why It’s Imperative for Your District

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Cloud

5 Questions Schools Should Ask Before Selecting a Cloud Security Platform

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Security

Getting to the Bottom of Shadow IT in K–12 Schools

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Cloud

What Is Cloud Bursting, and How Can Schools Take Advantage of It?

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Networking

Getting to a Single Pane of Glass for K–12 Network Management

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Networking

How to Design Your K-12 School’s Wi-Fi 6 Upgrade for Network Nirvana

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Networking

How This Wise Wi-Fi 6 Update Can Help K-12 Schools Strengthen Wireless Security

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