by David Waugh, for EdTech Magazine Schools are using cloud-based applications more frequently with the surge in hybrid learning, but IT teams struggle to secure this environment. District technology leaders once again named cybersecurity as their top priority, yet school districts continue to fall victim to cyberattacks. In fact, K–12 education ... Read More

Cloud application security and student safety monitoring program built for K-12 education recognized for a third straight year BOULDER, Colo.—September 30, 2021—ManagedMethods, the leading Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 cybersecurity, student safety, and compliance platform for K-12 school districts, today announced it has been named the winner of the Overall ... Read More

Episode 20: What’s Missing in K-12 Risk Management? Cloud technology in school districts has increased in use by students, especially after being home for remote learning most of the past school year. The increase in cloud activity has exposed some missing pieces in K-12 risk management practices needing to be ... Read More

Episode 19: New K-12 Cybersecurity Learning Standards for Schools K-12 cybersecurity often takes the back seat when it comes to new initiatives school district leaders undertake. This is despite cybersecurity being at the top of the priority list for district technology departments, according to CoSN’s The State of EdTech Leadership ... Read More

by Alexander Huls, EdTech Magazine Sateesh Narahari of ManagedMethods shares why districts must protect their cloud-based software from cybercriminals who are using a new type of ransomware attack. The pervasive threat of ransomware has taken on a new dimension in the past two years. Now, districts have to worry about ... Read More

Episode 18: An Inside Look at a K-12 Ransomware Incident Ransomware continues to be the focus of K-12 cybersecurity teams as the 2021-22 school year gets going. School districts spent the summer making updates and improving their security strategies for another year of remote and hybrid learning. However, the Center ... Read More

ManagedMethods Recognized as a Standout Product Helping Students, Parents, and Teachers Succeed as They Head Back to School BOULDER, Colo.—August 31, 2021—ManagedMethods, the leading Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 cybersecurity, student safety and compliance platform for K-12 school districts, today announced it has been named a winner in Tech & ... Read More

by ManagedMethods CEO Charlie Sander, for Today’s Modern Educator The way school districts operate is forever changed. The pandemic forced schools to adapt and increase their use of cloud platforms and cloud activity. Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 became the go-to option to stay connected, and students now have their ... Read More

Episode 17: Exploring Ransomware Trends Across K-12 & School Cybersecurity Needs K-12 school districts are now kicking off the 2021-22 school year, depending on which part of the country you live in. Following a summer full of high-profile ransomware incidents, ransomware is at the top of the K-12 cybersecurity priority ... Read More

Episode 16: GAMEIS 2021 & Summer Cybersecurity Initiatives Summer break is well underway. For some districts, the 2021 school year about to commence. IT teams are working—or have worked—through K-12 cybersecurity initiatives to get ready for the upcoming school year. Attending summer EdTech conferences is one way to network, learn, ... Read More