Options Equal Adoption: Going Passwordless to Prevent Ransomware

The format of this session is an informal fireside chat between two IT experts as they discuss best practices for districts to deploy passwordless authentication in order to comply with cyber insurance provider mandates. The audience is encouraged to bring their own successes and challenges into the conversation for group discussion. Content covered includes tailoring authentication to the specific needs, abilities, and risk-levels of K12’s diverse user population. The experts will also discuss methods to prevent account takeover attacks through phishing or compromised credentials to protect district systems and safeguard student identities.