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As top targets for bad actors, K–12 schools must secure access to their multiple digital assets. To better withstand identity-based attacks, school technology leaders must create a comprehensive incident access management plan that ensures teaching and learning remain flexible and efficient.

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Warning: Without a robust cyber resilience strategy, schools risk learning interruption following a cyberattack. Get CDW’s expert insights on building a strong cyber resilience strategy to recover swiftly from a cyber breach.

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K–12 organizations need a solid foundation upon which to build their zero-trust security strategy. It takes careful planning, smart decision-making and thoughtful implementation, and school IT leaders don’t have to do it alone. Find expert advice and key technology solutions to help you get started with zero trust.

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Zero In on Zero Trust

Zero-trust security strategies don’t come together overnight. K–12 IT leaders need to implement a plan for zero trust and take action.
Identity and access management is a foundational element in a zero-trust strategy. Make the most of this security tech for your K–12 users.

 

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Security experts share three mistakes they see when organizations jump into zero trust.

 

 

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K–12 IT leader Marlon Shears explains how his former district started working toward a zero-trust security model.

 

>> FOLLOW ONE SCHOOL’S JOURNEY

 

K–12 networks house vulnerable student data, containing everything from Social Security numbers to health records. District IT leaders must take cybersecurity measures against ransomware, phishing attacks and other threats to ensure data protection. Follow our coverage to learn about the latest network defenses in the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity.

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