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Weston nearing rollout of YubiKey physical multifactor authentication for staff accounts
Summary
IT staff said the district is close to completing a rollout of physical YubiKey devices for staff as a stronger form of multifactor authentication, with a goal to finish by May and secure staff and student data.
Weston’s IT staff reported May 12 that the district is nearly finished distributing YubiKey physical multifactor authentication devices to staff accounts, and expects to complete the rollout by May.
Dan (staff member) said YubiKeys are physical devices staff will plug into their computers to authenticate, and that physical multifactor authentication is the most secure option to protect student and staff data. He told the committee the original implementation goal was end of the school year and that the district is slightly ahead of schedule.
Michael (committee member) thanked the IT team for progress. The committee did not take formal action; staff will complete distribution and continue to monitor adoption and any help‑desk needs.
