IETA 2025

This session will go over settings up an endpoint imaging using an opensource software call fog project allowing network PXE booting endpoint to capture and deployed image to computers allowing mass deployments over the network.

Traditional security awareness in schools is becoming less effective. Hear from a panel of IT leaders from several Idaho districts discuss how ClassLink helps address some of the most prevalent digital learning issues facing districts today including; access, security, password fatigue, usage analytics, and provisioning.

In this session, we will discuss how to:

Improve access by making all applications accessible from one consistent portal, at home and in the classroom
Increase time for teaching and learning by reducing the time students spend logging in to applications, with SSO and automated rostering
Maximize student data security with 2-step authentication (MFA) and easy password reset tools
Usage analytics capturing important access data to help inform strategy
Rostering and provisioning services to help streamline processes for your tech teams

"Google changes all the time and we are excited to share the latest and greatest! Attend this session to learn what’s new for Google Admin and how to best set up, configure, and maintain your domain so that your users can be safe and productive. Google Solutions Engineers will share updates on admin controls related to instructional tools and security features along with live demos to show you how to take control with Admin Console.
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In the complex landscape of educational data management, Google Vault emerges as a critical tool for archiving, eDiscovery, and compliance. This session will offer a comprehensive exploration of how Google Vault should be effectively utilized in educational settings. Attendees will learn to navigate Vault's functionalities, from setting retention policies to managing best practice workflows with data, ensuring their institution's data management aligns with compliance standards. Key takeaways from this session include:

-In-Depth Understanding of Google Vault: Gain a solid grasp of what Google Vault is, its significance within the Google Education ecosystem, and how it can be leveraged to manage educational data effectively.
-Retention Policies and eDiscovery Expertise: Learn how to establish and implement effective retention policies, and how to conduct thorough eDiscovery processes within Google Vault, essential skills for managing institutional data.
-Navigating Compliance in Education: Understand the specific compliance requirements related to data management in education, and how Google Vault can help meet these requirements, ensuring that your institution's data practices are both effective and compliant.

Boise State University is modernizing its phone system by moving to the cloud for phones services. The University selected Zoom Phone as its platform. The presentation will walk though the key decision points to consider and lessons learned. By attending, hopefully, it will allow you to avoid some of the pit falls in the migration process.

In this session, we delve deep into the advanced security features of the Google Admin Console. As digital threats continue to evolve, it's crucial that educational domains stay ahead with robust and proactive security measures. Join us to explore the latest best practices, upgraded and free tools, and strategies to safeguard your school's digital environment. By participating in this session, attendees will gain:
-Comprehensive Understanding of Security Features: An in-depth look at the latest security settings and options within the Google Admin Console, enabling you to effectively configure and manage these features for optimal protection.
-Strategies to Combat Emerging Threats: Insights into the current landscape of digital threats and how to preemptively address these challenges within your educational domain, keeping student and educator data safe.
-Practical Security Best Practices: Real-world applications and case studies demonstrating effective security practices. Attendees will leave with practical knowledge that can be immediately applied to enhance the security of their own domains.

SentinelOne and OETC will explore how MDR solutions are a cost effective option for school districts to protect their endpoints. A more detailed abstract will be provided shortly.

Understand how Cisco is leveraging the Cloud to Secure and Manage K12 networks and infrastructure leveraging generative AI and simplifying your Day 2 operations with a general philosophy of “If it’s connected it’s protected”