Mobile devices continue to create issues for school management. Bring your own device (BYOD) is one of the fastest moving technology trends in the education industry.
Bringing valuable learning resources into the classroom enables increased pupil-teacher collaboration, extends learning beyond the traditional classroom walls, and cuts costs for many schools.
However, the growth of mobile devices also introduces new threats to the school network, presenting increased security challenges, which can act as a barrier to adoption.
In order to capitalise on the benefits of BYOD without limiting the student experience, schools must understand the existing risks and adopt methods to mitigate them.
First, we must look at what the main education security challenges are and how IT professionals can successfully implement tools to mitigate the risks. Let’s consider five key areas:
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