ITEC IT Conference 2025: Full Schedule

2:00pm CST

From VPN to Zero Trust: Indianola’s Path to Smarter Vendor (and Staff?) Access

Friday February 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST

Say goodbye to the limitations of traditional VPNs and hello to the future of secure connectivity. In this session, learn how Indianola Community School District has largely replaced VPN access for outside vendors with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) powered by Splashtop Secure Workspace. Discover how ZTNA enhances security by verifying every connection, simplifies vendor management, and eliminates common VPN vulnerabilities—all while providing seamless and secure access. Plus, hear how ZTNA tools could potentially serve as a next-generation replacement for staff VPN access, offering a more efficient and secure solution.

Speakers

Ray Coffey

Director of Technology, Indianola Community School District

I'm the Director of Technology for Indianola Schools. I've served as a Director of Technology for the past 23 years - 13 at Indianola, 5 at a larger district and 5 at a smaller district. As a former teacher and current administrator, I am passionate about having the best tools available... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST
Room 20

General

Level Intermediate, Advanced

3:00pm CST

Another year and more E-Rate Information from Pam

Friday February 21, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST

Room 20

What is new with E-Rate this year? Where are we with the CyberSecurity Program? Come hear all the updates from Pam for this E-Rate season, and what we might see in the future.

Speakers

Pamela Jacobs

Iowa E-Rate Coordinator, Iowa Department of Education

E-Rate is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and I am pleased to have been part of each and every year of its existence.

Friday February 21, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Room 20

General

Level Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced