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VPN Access

VPN can be used when someone needs to access internal technology resources when they are outside the district. Follow the directions below to install and use VPN on your device. VPN Requests Note, VPN is only available by request. Staff do not have VPN access by default. To request VPN access, have your supervisor email helpdesk@shakopee.k12.mn.us e...

Last updated: September 10th, 2021 by Nathaniel Strauss

Changing Your Password

Password Process Change As of July 13, 2022 moved from SSO to Microsoft for password changes. Password Security Do not use use the same password on many different websites. Your school district password should not be the same password you use anywhere else. Do not share your password with anyone, including IT staff. Other common causes of password t...

Last updated: July 14th, 2022 by Chris Lee

Account Use Reference

Cheat sheet page for various software and applications used in the district, and which login credentials are expected for each site or application. Terms District username is generally your first initial followed by last name.  Middle initial may be used as a tiebreaker if that username already exists.   User created means whatever password you crea...

Last updated: August 12th, 2021 by Nathaniel Strauss

Infinite Campus Security Measures

Overview Infinite Campus (IC) offers several security features to help districts secure data. Fall '21 implemented login notice (email) Spring '22 implemented Prohibit Passwords That Have Been Previously Disclosed in a Data Breach Delete Login notice (email) I mplemented following security measure in fall '21 for Shakopee Schools IC Portal is a logi...

Last updated: January 4th, 2022 by Christopher Lee

Phishing

Overview What is phishing? Phishing is the process of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity using bulk email which tries to evade spam filters.Emails claiming to be from popular social web sites, banks, auction sites, or IT administrators are commonly ...

Last updated: January 3rd, 2022 by Christopher Lee

Cybersecurity Awareness

General In our uber-connected world, it seems like cybercriminals and malicious links creep around every corner. News stories of ransomware attacks and data breaches costing millions of dollars fly past our feeds almost constantly. We get it; it can be overwhelming. With so much information bombarding us, it can be hard to focus on the right actions...

Last updated: October 7th, 2022 by Christopher Lee

Email Security Features

General To enhance security and help prevent being compromised by phishing via email following are features enabled in respective services: Office 365 (shakopee.k12.mn.us) Google (shakopeeschools.org) Delete Office 365 (K12) Quarantine Messages suspected or seen from blocked senders are sent here Check out Release Quarantined Messages Unauthenticate...

Last updated: October 5th, 2021 by Christopher Lee

District Internet

Overview Shakopee Schools currently has a 10GB connection to the Internet.  This is broken down into two main connection types: hardline and WiFi. Hardline: Only district approved systems (printers, phones, approved Point of Sale (POS) systems, HVAC, cameras, desktop systems/etc). WiFi: Two wireless frequencies used: 2.4GHs and 5GHZ 5GHz is currentl...

Last updated: December 6th, 2022 by Christopher Lee

File Storage

Overview The District currently has many solutions deployed for file storage ranging from on-site network drives to cloud hosted (Google "my" and "share" drives).  Each has Pros/Cons.  We will focus here on storage that physically exists somewhere other than the actual device. Local Files = Potential Data Loss Nothing important should be saved local...

Last updated: June 13th, 2022 by Chris Lee

ClassLink

ClassLink (https://www.classlink.com/k-12/overview) is a suite of products purchased in Spring '22 to assist in: rostering digital resources (apps\digital text\etc), account management, Single-Sign On (SSO), and enhanced account protection (MFA). Rostering Table contains listing of services\resources that utilize ClassLink Roster. Name Purpose Date ...

Last updated: January 24th, 2023 by Christopher Lee

ClassLink - LaunchPad

Overview LaunchPad provides a single location to access district resources from SIS\HR\Classroom resources.  There is a web portal and iOS app. Shakopee Schools LaunchPad URL is  https://launchpad.classlink.com/shakopee Many apps will support a single sign on and list will be maintained here:  https://techtools.shakopeeschools.org/security/1496575-c...

Last updated: November 30th, 2022 by Christopher Lee

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