2024 SNUG K-12 National Conference

Streamline and enhance your HR offboarding process with Microsoft PowerPlatform!

In this presentation, we’ll explore how to design and implement a custom offboarding app with the Microsoft Power Platform that simplifies administrative tasks, ensures compliance, and improves the employee exit experience. Discover how a low-code application can automate workflows, manage documentation, and gain valuable insights. Join us to learn practical tips and best practices for creating a seamless offboarding solution that saves time and boosts efficiency.

This session delves into the "Bad" aspects of cybersecurity and IT within the context of K-12 educational environments. We will examine the specific challenges that schools face in protecting their digital assets, including the enterprise software systems critical to administration, student information, and talent management. Topics will include underfunding, lack of training, and outdated infrastructure—issues that not only threaten security but also hinder the effective use of educational software. Through real-world examples and case studies, participants will learn about the vulnerabilities that can lead to cyber incidents and disruptions. The session will conclude with practical recommendations for enhancing security, training staff, and modernizing IT systems to better support educational goals.

In this session, we confront "The Ugly" side of cybersecurity and IT in public education, focusing on the severe risks and catastrophic incidents that can arise from inadequate security measures. As K-12 schools increasingly rely on enterprise software for administration, student data management, and talent recruitment, the stakes have never been higher. We will explore high-profile cyberattacks, such as ransomware and data breaches, that have had devastating effects on educational institutions. Attendees will analyze case studies and learn how to develop robust incident response plans, implement strong data protection strategies, and foster a culture of security within their schools. This session is critical for those responsible for safeguarding the digital infrastructure that supports K-12 educational outcomes.