Azusa's technology team reduces phishing and other cyber risks in the cloud with ManagedMethods' Cloud Monitor Background.
Like many school districts, state-of-the-art technology is at the forefront of Azusa Unified's educational mission.
As Director of Technology, it's Manuel Sanchez's job to make the district's tech stack the best it can be.
One handles the school's network, the other tackles infrastructure, and Sanchez oversees everything else.
As he explained, three pairs of hands aren't always enough.
This challenge is even more daunting when it comes to cloud security.
Azusa USD migrated to Google Workspace several years before Sanchez's tenure.
He was working at another district, but at the time, he said, schools began diving headfirst into the cloud, not fully knowing what security risks there could be.
His past experiences have taught him the value of a multi-layered cybersecurity strategy, which he's carried over to Azusa.
As he explained, his philosophy is all about making a hacker's job as difficult as possible.
In other words, he needed insight into all content within Azusa's Google and Microsoft 365 environments, what people have access to, and how they're using it.
Just 10 minutes after discovering what Cloud Monitor can do, he asked for a quote.
In short, the platform scans your cloud domain and alerts you to potential risks whenever it finds one.
This can include anything from malicious emails and unsanctioned apps to signs of violence or student self-harm.
According to Sanchez, Cloud Monitor is a marked improvement over the built-in tools available in Google Workspace or Microsoft 365.
Cloud Monitor has also helped Sanchez mitigate phishing attacks.
As he explained, some users have received suspicious emails from Azusa staff members asking for credit card data and other information.
In the end, Manuel Sanchez has advice for his fellow K-12 IT directors.
Schedule a free 30-day audit today to learn more about how Cloud Monitor can help you protect your school district.
This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from ManagedMethods authored by Katie Fritchen.
This Cyber News was published on securityboulevard.com. Publication date: Tue, 05 Dec 2023 05:13:05 +0000