Skyward Security Best Practices

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With today’s sophisticated threats, it’s essential you review your systems and take full advantage of the security features built into your Skyward products. Let's take a deep dive with these video tutorials to apply security best practices to your Skyward applications.

SMS 2.0

Single Sign-On                       
Make signing into Skyward easier for your end users. Plus, use two-factor authentication for an added layer of security.


 
 
Security Group IP Restrictions                
Restrict certain features based on users’ network locations and help prevent hackers from accessing Skyward, even if they have the credentials.


 
 
 
Configuring System Security and Strong Passwords                    
Learn about all the password options available in Skyward.


 
 
 

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Single Sign-On                                
Make signing into Skyward easier for your end users. Plus, use two-factor authentication for an added layer of security.



  
Login Policies                                 
Prevent password hacking! Set up safer login policies and automatic logout options.


 
 
 
Configuring Strong Passwords       
Set up password requirements to ensure everyone’s passwords and passphrases are harder to crack.


 


We hope these best practices will help you tighten security and rest easier knowing your valuable data is well protected. 
 

Follow-Up Resources

Security doesn’t just mean protecting your district from hackers outside school walls. Kids are craftier than ever these days, but with a little awareness you can stay one step ahead. Check out these three one-minute security drill videos.

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