9 Ways Schools Can Go Green
There’s been a renewed focus on how schools and other large organizations interact with the environment. There are many teachers, students and families who prefer to know that their school is making an effort to become more eco-friendly. While it’s great for attracting new students, putting your school on the path to a greener and […]
Be Cautious of These 3 Cybersecurity Threats
If you’re responsible for your school’s technology infrastructure, you’re probably aware of some of the different methods that cybercriminals will use to try to steal sensitive information. But there are some new threats making headlines. A recent report from CyberCatch saw the cybersecurity platform provider review 20,000 randomly selected organizations in the U.S. for vulnerabilities […]
How to Make Cybersecurity Awareness Second Nature for Your K-12 School
In order to be effective, your school’s cybersecurity program has to start from the top-down and include all employees. It’s no longer enough to depend entirely on your IT department to jump in to the rescue whenever there’s a breach. It’s imperative to have strong security policies in place that are well-thought-out and clearly documented […]
Compliance And Cybersecurity – Why Both Are Important
In the world of K-12 education, you’ll inevitably hear about the many ways to beef up your cybersecurity to ensure the safety of your staff and student data. However, another term is often heard when discussing cybersecurity: compliance. It’s not talked about as often, but both cybersecurity and compliance are essential for any school. Compliance […]
Why Gen Z Could Pose A Threat To Your Cybersecurity and How To Prepare
You may think that since they are the first full generation to grow up in the digital age Gen Zers are already well-prepared for any technological challenges and security issues that arise, but that isn’t always the case. Since most Gen Zers grew up with a smartphone and social media, they’re more likely to share […]
3 Cybersecurity Tips That’ll Save Your Bacon!
Be Careful Using Public WiFiWe’re all guilty of it: connecting to free public WiFi. Whether it’s at the coffee shop, hotel or airport, the temptation to check e-mail and surf the web is just too strong to resist. So BEFORE you connect to any free, public WiFi, make sure the connection is legitimate. It’s not […]
What You Need To Do Before Committing To A New VoIP System
There comes a time when every school needs to invest in a phone system: they’re buying a new phone system for their new location or they’re upgrading from an older system. Regardless of the reason, they’re ready to make the commitment.
Keep Your School Compliant by Following These Technology Tips
A failure to remain compliant can spell doom. But what many Executive Directors and Operations Managers don’t realize is that compliance and security go hand in hand. Compliance is in place to prevent security breaches and give guidelines for what to do if a breach does occur. Your school won’t become compliant on its own. […]
FCC Announces 3rd Application Window in the Emergency Connectivity Fund for Eligible Schools & Libraries
Application Window Opens on April 28th and Closes on May 13th The FCC’s Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) is a $7.17 billion program that will help schools and libraries provide the tools and services their communities need for remote learning during the COVID-19 emergency period. For eligible schools and libraries, the ECF Program will cover reasonable […]
IKON’s Onsite IT Support Services for K-12 Schools
One of the key differentiators of IKON Business Group compared to other MSPs (Managed Services Provider) is the fact that we provide onsite support services as a part of our standard offering for K-12 schools. In contrast to our corporate clients, we recognize that the K-12 schools we support often need additional handholding. It’s often […]