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Security and Compliance

The world of payment technology (and security) is always changing. Keep tabs on these articles for tips and news.

Safeguarding School Data: Cybersecurity Tips for Educators

Edtech plays a pivotal role in safeguarding sensitive school data, but day-to-day practices are also crucial to staying safe. Here are some simple ways you can institute cybersecurity best practices in your school.
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Security and Compliance

A Commitment to Data Security for K-12 Schools: Inside Look

In the rapidly evolving landscape of K-12 education, data security is a top priority for school administrators, teachers, and families. FACTS understands the importance of keeping school data secure and values a continuous investment in cybersecurity. This commitment to protecting
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Security and Compliance

Keeping School Security Top of Mind

Keeping payment compliance top of mind is critical, but how can schools balance the security of the cardholder with the burden of compliance?
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School Operations Security and Compliance

TechTarget Article Explains an Increase in School-Related Cybersecurity Threats

TechTarget recently published an article about the increasing amount of cybersecurity threats and attacks schools are experiencing.
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School Operations Security and Compliance

Relieving Some of the Burden of Payment Security

As business offices evaluate their processes in the wake of COVID-19 restrictions, changing school policies, and ever-evolving technology priorities, keeping payment compliance top of mind is critical. Maintaining compliance for software applications that process payments is demanding, requiring regular audits
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Financial Management Payment Forms Tuition Management
Security and Compliance

Becoming a Cashless Business Office

In March 2020, school business offices had their workflows and procedures well documented and communicated with families. But when COVID-19 hit, new processes had to be created and institutions needed to adapt quickly to meet student needs under a contactless
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WEBINAR: Data Privacy and Accessible Materials with eLearning

Watch our on-demand webinar as part of the FACTS Education Solutions Online Instruction series featuring Christine Fox, M.S., president of FoxEdu. This presentation, “School Leaders: Critical eLearning Considerations Regarding Data Privacy and Accessible Materials,” will highlight critical considerations related to
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Classroom Experience COVID-19 Resources School Operations Security and Compliance

WEBINAR: Principal Leadership and Students With Disabilities

Watch our on-demand webinar as part of the FACTS Education Solutions Online Instruction series featuring David Bateman, Ph.D., author and consultant. In this unprecedented time, parents look to principals for guidance related to the education of their students. This presentation,
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FACTS Ed Online teaching Professional Development
COVID-19 Resources School Operations Security and Compliance

Phishing: How Are We Still Falling for This Scam?

Remember the days when a phishing scam was easy to spot? An email arrived with plenty of misspelled words, improper sentences and syntax, and it was probably from a name you didn’t recognize. Over time, phishers realized their lures weren’t
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