We hope you can join us for this year's SchoolTool user group meeting on October 28. The #SouthCentralRIC SchoolTool team has put together an outstanding lineup of topics and sessions to help you succeed in any role you have
Register here: https://www.scric.org/events
Register here: https://www.scric.org/events
Even the strongest password can be stolen. That’s why Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is such an important part of protecting your accounts.
MFA adds another step to the login process, asking you to verify your identity through something you KNOW (such as a PIN), something you HAVE (like a smartphone or authenticator app), or something you ARE (such as voice recognition or a fingerprint).
Turn on MFA wherever it’s available, including for email, financial accounts, cloud storage, social media, and work or school accounts.
Only approve a login request when you are the one trying to sign in. An unexpected MFA notification could be a warning that someone else is trying to access your account. If that happens, report it and consider changing your password.
One extra step can make a big difference in protecting your information. #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #MFA #CaringCommunity #Character #CustomerFocused #EdTech
Check out the following resource for more information:
https://www.staysafeonline.org/articles/multi-factor-authentication
MFA adds another step to the login process, asking you to verify your identity through something you KNOW (such as a PIN), something you HAVE (like a smartphone or authenticator app), or something you ARE (such as voice recognition or a fingerprint).
Turn on MFA wherever it’s available, including for email, financial accounts, cloud storage, social media, and work or school accounts.
Only approve a login request when you are the one trying to sign in. An unexpected MFA notification could be a warning that someone else is trying to access your account. If that happens, report it and consider changing your password.
One extra step can make a big difference in protecting your information. #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #MFA #CaringCommunity #Character #CustomerFocused #EdTech
Check out the following resource for more information:
https://www.staysafeonline.org/articles/multi-factor-authentication
October is Cybersecurity Month. Strong password habits are a simple but important step toward protecting our information, our accounts, and our organization.
Your passwords are one of the first lines of defense for your online accounts. Here are a few simple password practices to keep in mind:
1. Make passwords long and unique. Aim for at least 15–16 characters and consider using a phrase made up of several unrelated words.
2. Use a different password for every account. A password manager can help you securely create and keep track of them.
3. If a password is long, unique, and secure, only change it if you suspect unauthorized access or are notified of a data breach.
Check out the following resources for more information:
www.nist.gov/cybersecurity-and-privacy/how-do-i-create-good-password
www.staysafeonline.org/articles/password-managers
#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #PasswordProtection #CaringCommunity #Character #CustomerFocused #EdTech
Your passwords are one of the first lines of defense for your online accounts. Here are a few simple password practices to keep in mind:
1. Make passwords long and unique. Aim for at least 15–16 characters and consider using a phrase made up of several unrelated words.
2. Use a different password for every account. A password manager can help you securely create and keep track of them.
3. If a password is long, unique, and secure, only change it if you suspect unauthorized access or are notified of a data breach.
Check out the following resources for more information:
www.nist.gov/cybersecurity-and-privacy/how-do-i-create-good-password
www.staysafeonline.org/articles/password-managers
#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #PasswordProtection #CaringCommunity #Character #CustomerFocused #EdTech
🎒 Back to school means a fresh start, new clothes & supplies 📚, seeing familiar faces 👋 and, of course, remembering passwords 🔐 and how to access applications 💻. But that doesn’t stress our districts out! 🙌 The South Central RIC has them covered. 💪
During the first week of school, our team took over 150 calls a day 📞 and worked on over 10,000 tickets 🎫 to ensure our districts’ technology needs were met and our schools could hit the ground running! 🏃♀️That’s a whole lot of #teamwork 🤝, #collaboration 💡, and #dedication ❤️ behind the scenes! 👏 #CustomerFocused #CaringCommunity #Character #Backtoschool2026 #2627schoolyear #K12 #EdTech
During the first week of school, our team took over 150 calls a day 📞 and worked on over 10,000 tickets 🎫 to ensure our districts’ technology needs were met and our schools could hit the ground running! 🏃♀️That’s a whole lot of #teamwork 🤝, #collaboration 💡, and #dedication ❤️ behind the scenes! 👏 #CustomerFocused #CaringCommunity #Character #Backtoschool2026 #2627schoolyear #K12 #EdTech
We love supporting our districts by providing regular application trainings. Check out our upcoming Apptegy user group meeting. For more information or to register, visit: https://www.scric.org/page/trainings
Today, we celebrate everyone at the SRIC with sincere gratitude for the dedication, care, and commitment each person brings to the SCRIC. Thank you for everything you do each day to support our district's staff, students, and one another.
Wishing everyone a great school year filled with learning, exploration, and great memories! #Continuouslearning #CaringCommunity #Collaboration #Character #CustomerFocused #Backtoschool2026 #2627schoolyear #K12 #EdTech
Recently, members of SCRIC’s Cybersecurity & Data Privacy team attended Gartner’s Security & Risk Management Summit in National Harbor, MD.
Their key takeaways:
💠 It’s time to shift from breach prevention to true cyber resilience
💠Manage AI by treating it like a digital workforce with identities, permissions, and oversight
💠The human factor remains the most underutilized security control. Invest in Cybersecurity awareness.
#Continuouslearning #CaringCommunity #CyberSecurity #DataPrivacy #AI #RiskManagement #Character #Collaboration #CustomerFocused
Their key takeaways:
💠 It’s time to shift from breach prevention to true cyber resilience
💠Manage AI by treating it like a digital workforce with identities, permissions, and oversight
💠The human factor remains the most underutilized security control. Invest in Cybersecurity awareness.
#Continuouslearning #CaringCommunity #CyberSecurity #DataPrivacy #AI #RiskManagement #Character #Collaboration #CustomerFocused
We love supporting our districts by providing regular application trainings. Check out our upcoming SchoolTool learning opportunities for July. For more information or to register, visit: https://www.scric.org/page/trainings
Thank you to the many administrative professionals who keep the SCRIC running smoothly each day. We appreciate everything you do! #Collaboration #Character #CaringCommunity
Last week, members of the South Central RIC attended the 5th Annual RIC One Data Privacy and Security Service (DPSS) Conference, an event which brings Data Protection Officers and data privacy experts from across New York together for a time of connecting, learning and collaborating. Our team did a great job representing both the SCRIC and various statewide collaborative groups by helping to plan, co-leading sessions, and more!
We love supporting our districts by providing regular application trainings. Check out our upcoming SchoolTool learning opportunities for February. For more information or to register, visit: https://www.scric.org/page/trainings
While you can't control everything, there are ways you can manage your data privacy. This Data Privacy Week, why not take a few small steps toward securing your data? https://www.staysafeonline.org/articles/take-control-of-your-data
The SCRIC is a DataPrivacyWeek Champion – are you? Find out how you can better manage your digital data and privacy this week (Jan 26 - 30) https://staysafeonline.org/data-privacy-week/
We love supporting our districts by providing regular application trainings. Check out our upcoming SchoolTool learning opportunities for January. For more information or to register, visit: https://www.scric.org/page/trainings
We love the Broome-Tioga BOCES holiday breakfast! It's a great way to connect with each other and celebrate the season! #CaringCommunity #Character
Look at all those smiling faces enjoying the first-annual SCRIC Friendsgiving! It was a great time to enjoy good food, connect with our colleagues, and celebrate the many things we are thankful for!
And that’s a wrap! We had a fantastic day learning, connecting, and networking. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success!
🎁Did someone say free swag? 😄 We have a wide array of vendors at the Leadership and Innovation Showcase who provide services and solutions that include cloud-based applications ☁️, technology equipment 💻📱, cybersecurity protection 🔒🛡️, AI and data-driven solutions 🤖📊 and more! Thank you, vendors, for your support of this event!
🤔It’s hard to decide on a breakout session to attend when there are so many great options! This morning, we explored topics like building supportive networks, what creates student success at the VLA, real-life strategies used by educators to meaningfully integrate AI into the classroom 🤖 🧑🏫, and one district’s successful unification of data.
