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IT Security & Governance
Threat actors are persistently attempting to infiltrate, access, and
compromise sensitive data within public organizations. In response
to this ongoing challenge, the IT Security team remains dedicated to
implementing robust processes, procedures, and platforms to fortify our
systems, applications, and infrastructure. By building upon past efforts,
we aim to enhance our defenses and ensure the safety and security of our
organization’s digital assets.

The Districtwide implementation of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
has been a main priority for 2024, with substantial completion achieved by
the end of 2024. Another important project underway is the Cloud Disaster
Recovery project, which is currently replicating all critical District data and
systems. Fail-over testing will start in 2025.

Work completed in 2024 or in progress for 2025 from the IT Security group
includes:
• Redesigned/Streamlined Technology Clearinghouse Process
• Enhanced Data Streams to the SIEM
• Auditor General and External Audits
• Annual Applications Security Audit
• 2024 Security Awareness Campaign
• Phishing Simulations
• VPN Account Administration
• Vulnerability Scanning
• Penetration Testing
• ERP Application Security
• Transportation Application Security
• Student Information Application Security
• Updated IT Security School Board Policies

Upcoming initiatives include SafeID and PhishID to better secure accounts
and prevent phishing attempts.

IT Infrastructure
IT Infrastructure is the backbone of our technology, providing safe, secure,
and robust server, storage, and network capabilities that support all of our
devices and applications. Infrastructure improvements in 2024 included
completing the School Server Refresh, expanding WiFi capabilities and
access, as well as maintaining primary responsibility for the data centers.

Notable infrastructure improvements in progress or completed in the past
year include:

• Melaleuca Elementary School - Technology infrastructure completed,
and the school opened on schedule.
• Pine Grove Elementary School - Technology infrastructure completed,
and the school opened on schedule.
• Grove Park Elementary School - Technology infrastructure completed,
and the school opened on schedule.
• Core Network Changes - Provides enhanced fiber speeds for all
District operated schools and District operated sites.
• Core Internet Changes - Provides enhanced security and internet
speeds for all District operated schools and District operated sites.
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