User provisioning is an essential aspect of identity and access management (IAM) that involves creating, managing, and deleting user accounts in an organization's IT systems. In the context of school districts, user provisioning is particularly crucial as it ensures...
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Security Access Control Models for Schools
This blog will cover multiple aspects of building an access control model based on Role Based Access Control (RBAC) and Attribute Based Access Control (ABAC). This includes steps needed to role mine and analyze access permissions across multiple systems, review what...
Enterprise Identity Management vs. Simple User Provisioning for Schools
Schools must protect students’ personal information. Learn whether Enterprise Identity Management or Simple User Provisioning is the best option.
5 Advantages of an Identity & Access Management Solution in Education
The education sector has undergone a colossal digital revolution over the last two years. After the COVID-19 outbreak, colleges and schools had to quickly pivot how they approached learning delivery, moving from the classroom, in-person lessons to eLearning modules...
Unlock the Potential of Automated IAM for Education
Automated Identity and Access Management (IAM) is key to securely and promptly providing employees and students with the proper access rights to accomplish their daily tasks. While you might not initially think you need an...
Ease authentication for young students with QR code logins
Learning and technology go together as it has become apparent that technology is an effective way to engage students. However, technology introduces challenges to the classroom such as cost, administration and ease of use; particularly for younger students or those...
Relaxing Summers: How to Provide for EDU IT Staff
As summer is upon us, not everyone in your school district is looking forward to a relaxing few months. System Admins often need to prepare for the new school year by making all the appropriate changes to their network. Hundreds of students need to be added and have...
Applied, Accepted, Enrolled, & Hold: Leveraging IAM Solutions and O365
It’s well known that for some time both Microsoft and Google provide free email hosting services for “.edu” domains, but it’s not until recently that the playing field has leveled off. Google has arguably had the advantage since the beginning due to the fact that even...
User Account Management in Education: The True Cost
The pace of technology today is rapid, and student bodies continue to embrace it at an exponential pace creating an ever increasing demand for internet based services crossing many different areas of the organizational structure. Ask any student or faculty member how...
Google Services, iPhone 5, & Education: Some Common Problems
Here are some common issues to consider regarding Google and iOS for education environments.
How to Easily Create User Accounts from PowerSchool SIS
PowerSchool is a trusted market leader in the education industry that offers a scalable, end-to-end SIS. Here’s how to leverage the data for Active Directory.