Research Hub > ISTELive 25: Optimize and Secure Schools’ Google and Microsoft Environments
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ISTELive 25: Optimize and Secure Schools’ Google and Microsoft Environments

K–12 IT professionals don’t need to navigate digital learning tools alone. Let experts analyze these ecosystems and create a roadmap for the most secure experience.

School IT professionals shouldn’t rely on the default settings in their Google or Microsoft environments. Often, the default sharing permissions don’t provide the level of security that K–12 education environments need to keep crucial data safe.

Audits and assessments of Google and Microsoft productivity suites can help IT leaders identify the settings, toggles and updates needed to better manage these tools.

Participants:

Jorge Quinones, Microsoft Consultant for Education, CDW

Alexis Reed, K–12 Service Delivery Consultant, CDW

Video Highlights:

  • Expert audits of a school’s Google Admin Console can help K–12 IT professionals stay on top of the dynamic and ongoing changes that Google implements.
  • With an M365 ecosystem assessment, K–12 leaders get a blueprint of where to make changes for security and efficiency improvements.
  • Bringing in an expert can help schools identify existing tools and eliminate redundant third-party technologies, saving tech departments time and money.

Rebecca Torchia

CDW Expert

Rebecca is an editor for EdTech: Focus on K–12. Driven by curiosity and a passion for learning, she has written for many industries, with work appearing in WeddingWire, Modern Luxury DC and Pro Construction Guide. She has also helped bring numerous podcasts to life. When she’s not working, this Pittsburgh native, now Maryland resident, enjoys hiking, D&D and planning her next getaway.