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Reasonable Security Practices

Reasonable Security Practices

The Learning Technology Center has curated 48 cybersecurity best practices that all districts should implement to comply with the Student Online Personal Protection Act (SOPPA).

These practices align with CIS and NIST controls, globally recognized cybersecurity standards, and are vetted by Illinois school district technology leaders.

UPDATED: December 2024
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