Security

With cyber threats and data breaches on the rise, let's dive into security tips that will strengthen your digital defenses.

Saving money, reducing maintenance, and decreasing the risk of falling victim to ransomware? Cloud hosting does it all!

A strong password or passphrase can be the difference between secure district data and a cybersecurity disaster. Follow these best practices to keep your data safe!

Take a deep dive into applying security best practices to your Skyward applications.

Let’s look at four security measures you can take to defend your district against business email compromise attacks.

With the digital landscape evolving faster than you can say "firewall” and 66% of districts without a full-time cybersecurity person, schools are facing a dilemma: how to beef up cybersecurity without beefing up staff. In this article, we dive into doing more with less.

The average person has gone from having just a few passwords to managing upwards of 100. Password managers can save you the trouble of remembering all of them. Read about our password manager best practices—and find out which we’d recommend!

When you think of Skyward, you probably think of our software. But did you know we have a team that can help with any of your tech-related needs?

It's everyone's job to protect school data. Let's look at what we should all do before, during, and after a ransomware attack.

Are you sure your Skyward system settings are meeting security best practices? Now you can be! We’re excited to unveil the new Security Audit Report, a free tool you can use to make sure your system and data are as secure as possible. 

Are you still storing your data onsite? Make a resolution to change that this year. Let us do the heavy lifting for you and keep your data safer! 

Do you know enough about Skyward's built-in safety features to ensure your school is as secure as it can be? 

Keep your district’s data safe this school year! Check out these tips from Skyward’s director of information security. 

Multifactor authentication is a simple, effective way to rapidly bolster remote access security. Find out how!

Are you prepared for a disaster? Answer these 5 questions to find out! 

More educational apps are available than ever before, but complex and disparate systems make it hard to embrace the benefits. Enter Clever, Skyward’s newest K-12 partner that simplifies and secures the integration of your students’ data.

No matter what your school's mission statement says, it carries with it an underlying assumption that students will be provided with a safe and secure learning environment. In a world where the number of risks seem to be ever escalating, it's important to know how you can use your technology to better protect kids.