A comprehensive survey of over 500 US-based K-12 administrators found that while schools have made progress in protecting staff accounts, student digital identity protection remains a challenge, with only 5% implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for students. The report highlights the need for alternative solutions as traditional security measures like MFA are not practical for young learners who rely on schools to protect their digital footprints. According to Neal Kellogg, Director of Digital Procurement and Data Privacy at Oklahoma City Public Schools, cybersecurity is a team effort that requires comprehensive approaches to address internal and external threats. The report found that 24% of administrators express high confidence in protecting student digital identities, while 29% report increases in student-to-student security incidents. As schools move to restrict student phones, K-12 leaders must develop authentication approaches without depending on personal devices. Clever, a leading education technology company, is working with schools to provide layered security solutions and advance education with technology that works for students everywhere.
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