Every October, organizations and agencies across the country come together to promote Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This worthwhile initiative aligns with our mission at GG4L to provide secure data exchange for schools and eliminate the risk to compromised personally identifiable data (PII). Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a reminder of the critical importance of protecting sensitive information, […]

The implementation of Zero Trust in K-12 schools requires not just a technological shift but a cultural shift as well. As your school IT leaders assess the school’s existing security infrastructure, policies, and procedures, identifying the current security gaps, assessing the risk landscape, they will identify the specific security requirements and challenges faced by the […]

With the rising concern for student safety and the increasing prevalence of cyber threats, it has become imperative for K-12 schools to adopt a proactive approach to protect their networks and sensitive data. The Zero Trust Security Model operates under the principle of “never trust, always verify.” It fundamentally challenges the traditional perimeter-based security approach […]

K-12 schools face an unprecedented wave of cybersecurity threats, and with the increasing adoption of edtech tools and the growing reliance on digital infrastructure, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has never been more critical. In response to these challenges, educational institutions must rethink their cybersecurity strategies to protect students, staff, and sensitive data from […]

As K-12 schools grapple with the enormous responsibility of safeguarding personal information, one area that has presented a challenge is effectively managing communications among parents, students, and educators. Districts often turn to technology to enhance and streamline those efforts, but there is inherent risk in transferring personally identifiable data (PII) to EdTech vendors. To ensure […]

Certified School Passport Administrator internships prepares high school students for jobs in enterprise software support.

Professional development for K-12 school IT leaders is an essential investment in the people who keep districts safe.

GG4L helps schools and edtech vendors connect without compromising student data. Here are some best data integration practices to consider.

School districts have struggled for years to secure student data. K-12 districts manage copious amounts of student data that they are required to store for many years – without putting that data at risk. At the same time, the edtech vendors and management systems with whom they work have relied on antiquated rostering to provide […]

Secure data exchange with your edtech vendors is now possible with School Passport’s privacy shield, which anonymizes PII.

By utilizing Privacy Shield, edtech vendors can operate in a PII-free environment, while retaining normal user functionality.

As districts seek new methods for protecting PII, the only way forward is better collaboration among all stakeholders.