5 Security Tips for Protecting K–12 Cloud Applications

Team LOKGEN March 14, 2022

Cloud-based applications for education deliver high-end functionality, great scalability, enormous agility and often free up IT teams from the day-to-day grind of keeping apps and servers running and updated.
Software as a Service (SaaS)-delivered tools such as learning management systems and student information systems offer faculty and administrators tremendous value, but there’s a catch: When everything moves to the cloud and is accessible via the internet, small lapses in security can have major consequences. Use the following tips to keep private data secure while enjoying the advantages…

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