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Cascade SD 5 upgrades network, requires multi-factor authentication for major systems
Summary
Director of Technology Mr. Coon reported a summer overhaul of the district network and firewall, confirmed multi-factor authentication is required for major systems, and said the new Nextgen firewall adds capabilities though security depends on proper device configuration.
Director of Technology Mr. Coon briefed the board on a summer project that replaced and overhauled the district network and firewall. He described installation of a Nextgen firewall with enhanced features and said multi-factor authentication is now required for all major district systems.
Coon cautioned that technology protections are only as strong as device configuration and thanked technology staff for extended summer work to prepare systems for the school year. The board asked for reassurance about cyber security; Coon emphasized ongoing configuration and monitoring work.
