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[](https://blog.identityautomation.com/how-texas-school-districts-can-meet-sb-820-cybersecurity-requirements-with-identity-automation-and-jamf)
##### [How Texas School Districts Can Meet SB 820 Cybersecurity Requirements with Identity Automation and Jamf](https://blog.identityautomation.com/how-texas-school-districts-can-meet-sb-820-cybersecurity-requirements-with-identity-automation-and-jamf)
Since SB 820 was enacted in September 2019, Texas school districts must adopt cybersecurity policies, designate coordinators, and report breaches to TEA and affected families. Many districts face challenges meeting these requirements at scale, including thousands of devices, hundreds of staff accounts, and a changing student population.
[Learn More](https://blog.identityautomation.com/how-texas-school-districts-can-meet-sb-820-cybersecurity-requirements-with-identity-automation-and-jamf)
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##### [The November 10 CMMC Mandate: A Research University Survival Guide](https://blog.identityautomation.com/cmmc-nov-10-mandate-university-guide)
A critical milestone has arrived. As of November 10, 2025, research universities working with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) face a critical compliance milestone.
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[](https://blog.identityautomation.com/press-release-rapididentity-leading-the-charge-in-identity-management-for-ohios-higher-education)
##### [Press Release: RapidIdentity: Leading the Charge in Identity Management for Ohio's Higher Education](https://blog.identityautomation.com/press-release-rapididentity-leading-the-charge-in-identity-management-for-ohios-higher-education)
\[Sept 30, 2025\] – Identity Automation, a Jamf company, is pleased to announce that its industry-leading IAM platform, RapidIdentity, has been awarded a transformative contract with The Inter-University Council Purchasing Group (IUC-PG) of Ohio.
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##### [Case Study: Allen ISD](https://blog.identityautomation.com/case-study/allen-isd)
Learn how Allen ISD experienced faster provisioning for new users, improved password management, robust risk mitigation, and more using RapidIdentity.
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##### [Case Study: Hicksville Public School District](https://blog.identityautomation.com/case-study/hicksville-public-school-district)
Hicksville Public Schools, located in New York, serves a diverse community of students and staff. Before implementing RapidIdentity, the district relied on a cumbersome spreadsheet-based process to manage user accounts, which created security inefficiencies.
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##### [Press Release: Jamf completes acquisition of Identity Automation](https://blog.identityautomation.com/jamf-completes-acquisition-of-identity-automation)
\[April 1, 2025\] – Jamf (NASDAQ: JAMF), the standard in managing and securing Apple at work, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Identity Automation.
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##### [Press Release: Jamf announces intent to acquire Identity Automation](https://blog.identityautomation.com/jamf-announces-intent-to-acquire-identity-automation)
\[March 3, 2025\] – Jamf (NASDAQ: JAMF), the standard in managing and securing Apple at work, today announced it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Identity Automation.
[Learn More](https://blog.identityautomation.com/jamf-announces-intent-to-acquire-identity-automation)
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##### [Phone-Free Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is Key to K12 Cybersecurity Strategy](https://blog.identityautomation.com/phone-free-multi-factor-authentication-k12-cybersecurity-strategy)
As cyber threats against educational institutions continue to rise, the need to protect sensitive data and maintain secure, accessible learning environments is more crucial than ever.
[Learn More](https://blog.identityautomation.com/phone-free-multi-factor-authentication-k12-cybersecurity-strategy)
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##### [Federated Identity Management: A Logical First Step in the IAM Maturity Model](https://blog.identityautomation.com/what-is-federated-identity-management)
Identity and access management (IAM) is a complex discipline that encompasses several distinct tenets, such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), and identity lifecycle management (ILM).
[Learn More](https://blog.identityautomation.com/what-is-federated-identity-management)
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##### [US Public School Districts Targeted: MFA Spear Phishing Campaigns On The Rise](https://blog.identityautomation.com/spear-phishing-threat-report)
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) phishing campaigns targeting teachers, staff, and executive administrators in large school districts throughout the United States have continued to be on the rise since December 2023.
[Learn More](https://blog.identityautomation.com/spear-phishing-threat-report)
[](https://blog.identityautomation.com/unifying-your-cybersecurity-posture-at-the-identity-webinar)
##### [On-Demand Webinar: Unifying your Cybersecurity Posture at the Identity](https://blog.identityautomation.com/unifying-your-cybersecurity-posture-at-the-identity-webinar)
Join the K12 Security Information eXchange (K12 SIX) and Identity Automation for an informational webinar on how and why to take a K-12-specific, identity-centric approach to proactive cybersecurity monitoring and response.
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[](https://blog.identityautomation.com/options-equals-adoption-making-districtwide-mfa-a-reality-webinar)
##### [On-Demand Webinar: Options Equals Adoption: Making Districtwide MFA a Reality](https://blog.identityautomation.com/options-equals-adoption-making-districtwide-mfa-a-reality-webinar)
Education is a frequent target for ransomware attacks, resulting in skyrocketing cybersecurity insurance premiums (as much as 300%!) and a higher bar for coverage that often includes MFA mandates.
[Learn More](https://blog.identityautomation.com/options-equals-adoption-making-districtwide-mfa-a-reality-webinar)
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##### [How Texas School Districts Can Meet SB 820 Cybersecurity Requirements with Identity Automation and Jamf](https://blog.identityautomation.com/how-texas-school-districts-can-meet-sb-820-cybersecurity-requirements-with-identity-automation-and-jamf)
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern for Texas schools. It's a governance expectation. Sinc...
[Learn More](https://blog.identityautomation.com/how-texas-school-districts-can-meet-sb-820-cybersecurity-requirements-with-identity-automation-and-jamf)
##### [The November 10 CMMC Mandate: A Research University Survival Guide](https://blog.identityautomation.com/cmmc-nov-10-mandate-university-guide)
A critical milestone has arrived. As of November 10, research universities working with the U.S. Dep...
[Learn More](https://blog.identityautomation.com/cmmc-nov-10-mandate-university-guide)
##### [Press Release: RapidIdentity: Leading the Charge in Identity Management for Ohio's Higher Education](https://blog.identityautomation.com/press-release-rapididentity-leading-the-charge-in-identity-management-for-ohios-higher-education)
HOUSTON, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Identity Automation, a Jamf company, is pleased to announce ...
[Learn More](https://blog.identityautomation.com/press-release-rapididentity-leading-the-charge-in-identity-management-for-ohios-higher-education)
##### [Case Study: Allen ISD](https://blog.identityautomation.com/case-study/allen-isd)
Industry: K-12 Solutions: RapidIdentity Lifecycle Management, Authentication, ShieldID, PhishID Outc...
[Learn More](https://blog.identityautomation.com/case-study/allen-isd)
##### [Case Study: Hicksville Public School District](https://blog.identityautomation.com/case-study/hicksville-public-school-district)
Industry: K-12 Solutions: RapidIdentity Lifecycle Management, Authentication Outcome: By implementin...
[Learn More](https://blog.identityautomation.com/case-study/hicksville-public-school-district)
##### [Press Release: Jamf completes acquisition of Identity Automation](https://blog.identityautomation.com/jamf-completes-acquisition-of-identity-automation)
Jamf completes acquisition of Identity Automation, expanding its platform to include dynamic identit...
[Learn More](https://blog.identityautomation.com/jamf-completes-acquisition-of-identity-automation)
##### [Press Release: Jamf announces intent to acquire Identity Automation](https://blog.identityautomation.com/jamf-announces-intent-to-acquire-identity-automation)
Jamf announces intent to acquire Identity Automation to bring identity and device management togethe...
[Learn More](https://blog.identityautomation.com/jamf-announces-intent-to-acquire-identity-automation)
##### [Phone-Free Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is Key to K12 Cybersecurity Strategy](https://blog.identityautomation.com/phone-free-multi-factor-authentication-k12-cybersecurity-strategy)
As cyber threats against educational institutions continue to rise, the need to protect sensitive da...
[Learn More](https://blog.identityautomation.com/phone-free-multi-factor-authentication-k12-cybersecurity-strategy)
##### [Federated Identity Management: A Logical First Step in the IAM Maturity Model](https://blog.identityautomation.com/what-is-federated-identity-management)
Identity and access management (IAM) is a complex discipline that encompasses several distinct tenet...
[Learn More](https://blog.identityautomation.com/what-is-federated-identity-management)
##### [US Public School Districts Targeted: MFA Spear Phishing Campaigns On The Rise](https://blog.identityautomation.com/spear-phishing-threat-report)
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) phishing campaigns targeting teachers, staff, and executive admini...
[Learn More](https://blog.identityautomation.com/spear-phishing-threat-report)
##### [On-Demand Webinar: Unifying your Cybersecurity Posture at the Identity](https://blog.identityautomation.com/unifying-your-cybersecurity-posture-at-the-identity-webinar)
Join the K12 Security Information eXchange (K12 SIX) and Identity Automation for an informational we...
[Learn More](https://blog.identityautomation.com/unifying-your-cybersecurity-posture-at-the-identity-webinar)
##### [On-Demand Webinar: Options Equals Adoption: Making Districtwide MFA a Reality](https://blog.identityautomation.com/options-equals-adoption-making-districtwide-mfa-a-reality-webinar)
Education is a frequent target for ransomware attacks, resulting in skyrocketing cybersecurity insur...
[Learn More](https://blog.identityautomation.com/options-equals-adoption-making-districtwide-mfa-a-reality-webinar)
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