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Beat the Breach: How to Strengthen Your College’s Network Security

Network experts reveal why college networks are juicy targets for hackers, and how schools can tighten network security before a fresh attack.

April 20, 2015 Jessica Kennedy Leave a Comment

Just because a college has its physical security squared away doesn’t mean their cybersecurity is up to par. Network experts reveal why college networks are juicy targets for hackers, and how schools can tighten network security before a fresh attack. Experts say that colleges should accept breaches as they come, but learn to harden their defenses, increase interoperability and react immediately to cut a threat off at its source.

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Why Students Should Code and Easy Ways to Get Started

Coding isn't just for programmers anymore. It's now an essential skill if students are to thrive in a technology-dependent world.

April 20, 2015 Chrissy Winske Leave a Comment

There are so many benefits to coding, even for students who are not interested in computer science careers. We explore why schools should implement coding in their curriculum and some easy tools that can help them get started. No computer science expertise required.

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Standing Desks Simplify Collaboration and Get Kids Excited to Learn

One Florida elementary school reports students were more focused and better engaged while using standing desks.

April 16, 2015 Chrissy Winske Leave a Comment

The corporate world is rife with examples of offices implementing standing desks, which are said to promote better circulation, burn more calories and result in insulin effectiveness. We take a look at what happened when the Flagler School District tackled this trend and piloted Ergotron LearnFit standing desks.

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Lock and Life Safety Code Considerations for Campuses

Allegion's manager of codes and resources reveals important life safety, fire protection and egress codes colleges need to follow.

April 14, 2015 Jessica Kennedy Leave a Comment

When considering security methods, campuses must be familiar with the code requirements that are in place to protect students, staff members and other occupants. The major codes colleges need to focus on entail life safety, fire protection, electrified hardware, and more. Even though they are lengthy, these codes are put in place to impact the devices used to secure doors. An understanding of the codes will help to ensure the selection of code-compliant security methods.

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Integrating School Electronic Security Systems

An electronic security migration plan ensures schools transitioning from analog to digital select systems that interoperate.

April 14, 2015 TD Staff Leave a Comment

When switching form analog to digital, it’s important schools have a security migration plan. This ensures new systems interoperate and that infrastructure needs are taken into account.

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