K-12 technology leaders are gathering at CoSN2026 from April 13-15, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk to explore how districts can build stronger, safer digital learning environments. Identity Automation (a Jamf company) will be there to share how identity management serves as the central nervous system of modern K-12 IT—powering cybersecurity, operational efficiency, and uninterrupted learning.
Session: Identity Management: The Central Nervous System of K-12
When: Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 8-9 a.m. CT
Panelists: Jonathan Hurley, Deputy CTO, EdTech, Dallas ISD; Lucas Gutierrez, Executive Director, EdTech, Dallas ISD; Thomas Anderson, Vice President of Information Technology, IDEA Public Schools
Join us to learn how districts are moving beyond manual processes and fragile scripts to implement a foundational identity solution that strengthens ransomware defense while maximizing instructional time.
Plus, find us at Booth #5 to see how Jamf & Identity Automation help districts like yours simplify access, strengthen security, and support seamless learning.
The Foundation of Modern Cybersecurity
Without a strong identity foundation, complexity and risk only increase. Identity and access management (IAM) brings your efforts together—ensuring the right users have the right access at the right time.
When identity is orchestrated effectively, your district can:
Strengthen ransomware and phishing defenses
Gain visibility into users, access, and system activity
Support Zero Trust strategies without constant manual intervention
Seamless Access That Safeguards Learning Time
Does your first day of school involve a mountain of password reset tickets?
Manual account processes, login issues, and access delays can quickly eat into valuable instructional time.
Our modern identity platform helps districts deliver secure, frictionless access by automating identity lifecycle management and simplifying authentication for every user—from kindergarten students to district administrators.
With our flagship solution, RapidIdentity, your district can:
Ensure students and teachers get immediate access to learning resources
Reduce login friction with role-based portals and streamlined authentication
Automate account provisioning and updates so students are ready to learn before the first bell rings
Solutions
Identity Infrastructure Designed for Education
Zero-Day Access for Students and Staff
School environments change constantly. RapidIdentity automatically provisions accounts and access based on roles, timing, and policies, ensuring users have what they need the moment they need it—without manual setup or delays.
Automation That Keeps Pace with Your District
Managing thousands of identities manually isn’t sustainable. RapidIdentity automates account creation, updates, and deprovisioning for students, teachers, staff, and partners, ensuring access reflects real-time changes.
Purpose-Built to Keep Class Moving
Login friction can quickly disrupt learning. RapidIdentity’s role-based SSO portals and flexible authentication options make access simple and intuitive for every user while maintaining strong security protections.
Stronger Security for Privileged Accounts
Not every account should have the same level of access. RapidIdentity ensures elevated permissions are granted only when necessary, with automated workflows, monitoring, and audit trails that reduce risk while supporting compliance.
Flexible Authentication for Students of All Ages
Young learners need security that works for them, not against them. RapidIdentity supports child-friendly authentication methods like pictographs, QR codes, and password alternatives, helping districts secure accounts while keeping login simple.
How One District Turned Identity into a Strategic Advantage
Serving nearly 150,000 students and 22,000 staff across 230 schools, Dallas ISD needed a modern identity system to simplify operations while strengthening security. After replacing a complex, custom IAM environment with RapidIdentity, the district transformed how users access technology across its learning ecosystem.
In this case study, see how Dallas ISD used RapidIdentity to:
Reduce operational burden with 60% fewer service desk tickets during the first week of school
Strengthen security with cloud-based identity and multi-factor authentication
Give teachers control to resolve student login issues and maximize instructional time
Deliver personalized authentication experiences for students of all ages
A secure learning environment starts with the right identity foundation. Identity Automation (a Jamf company) can help your K-12 district strengthen cybersecurity and support seamless learning experiences.
Ready to move beyond manual identity processes and build a stronger foundation? Schedule a demo to see how RapidIdentity can help your district leverage automation and protect users—without disrupting the classroom.
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