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Compliance Trends for K-12 Schools

2024 saw a surge in state regulations impacting K-12 education, particularly around student data privacy, parental rights, accessibility, and the rise of AI in schools.

Implementing Zero Trust in K-12: A Proactive Approach to Digital Safety

In today’s increasingly complex digital landscape, traditional cybersecurity models are no longer sufficient to protect K-12 schools.

2024 Year in Review: Empowering Schools with Lightspeed Systems

As 2024 draws to a close, we’re reflecting on a transformative year for Lightspeed Systems and the schools we serve.

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Lightspeed Alert™ + CPOMS: Strengthening and Simplifying Safety Together

In today’s digital age, ensuring the safety and well-being of students is more critical than ever.

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How Lightspeed Alert Helped Schools Respond to Crisis in 2024

This year, Lightspeed Alert helped schools nationwide take action when it mattered most.

The Hidden Dangers of Unknown URLs: Protecting K-12 Schools from Cyber Threats

There are an estimated 252,000 new websites created daily, and not all of them are safe.

What’s so Smart About SmartAgents?

SmartAgents power Lightspeed Filter’s multi-OS capabilities.

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Navigating Encrypted Client Hello and DNS over HTTPS in School Filtering

As schools strive to create safe digital environments, new privacy technologies like Encrypted Client Hello (ECH) and DNS over HTTPS (DoH) pose challenges for traditional content filtering methods.