Session Description: In the wake of the Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative, Identity and Access Management (IAM) has moved from a back-office IT task to the cornerstone of the CoSN Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) and Texas Cybersecurity Framework (TCF). With Texas districts facing a surge in ransomware, identity is no longer just a "tool"—it is the primary security perimeter mandated by state standards.

Join experts from Identity Automation, IDEA Public Schools, and Cypress-Fairbanks ISD for a deep dive into how strategic identity automation directly supports SB 820 compliance and the TEA’s $55M cybersecurity initiative. We will demonstrate how moving from manual "firefighting" to automated governance secures the classroom, satisfies Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) requirements for staff, and provides the audit trails necessary for TCF maturity assessments.

Hear how these districts eliminated the "orphan account" security gap, met Texas-specific cybersecurity insurance requirements, and reclaimed instructional time. We will show you how to remove login barriers that stall learning while maintaining the "Zero Trust" friction required to protect student PII.

Key Takeaways:

*The "Zero-Day" Standard & TLE and TCF Alignment: Move beyond manual provisioning to ensure students and staff are "Ready to Learn" while satisfying the "Identify" and "Protect" functions of the Texas Cybersecurity Framework.

*Hardening the Human Perimeter: Learn how automated de-provisioning and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) eliminate "orphaned accounts"—the #1 entry point for breaches and a key focus of TEA risk mitigation planning.

*MFA & Managed Access: Navigate the TCEA 2023 initiative's mandate for staff MFA and restricted local admin access without sacrificing user experience or "login fatigue."

*The Cyber Insurance & SB 820 Playbook: Understand how automated identity controls provide the documented policies and incident reporting foundations required by Texas law and district insurance carriers to lower premiums.

*Streamlined Student Experience: Intuitive login experience with badges to reduce support tickets with robust security controls

*Empowering teacher access: User friendly interface that combines flexibility and sustainable foundation for ongoing secure access

Pre K-12 Educators, Librarians, Media Specialists, Technology Specialists, Curriculum Specialists, Deans, Counselors, Principals, Assistant Principals, District Technology Directors, District Curriculum Directors, District Bilingual/ELL Directors, District GT Directors, District SPED Directors, Computer Technicians, Higher Ed are welcome! *Megabyte districts attend for FREE*

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TTESS 1.4 Activities
TTESS 2.2 Content Knowledge and Expertise
TTESS 2.3 Communication
TTESS 2.4 Differentiation
TTESS 4.3 Professional Development

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