Case Study: Mequon-Thiensville School District strengthens school security and automates IT tasks with Clever IDM

This partnership empowers a K-12 leader in Wisconsin to efficiently implement changes, boost security, and confidently embrace broader technology initiatives

The Mequon-Thiensville School District faced a significant security challenge, as outdated password practices like weak and reused credentials created vulnerabilities for its 4,000 students and educators. For IT Director Zaire Thyben, a team of one, managing a district-wide security update and overcoming anticipated faculty resistance was a daunting task. The district partnered with Clever and its Identity Management (IDM) service to address this critical problem.

Clever IDM provided a seamless solution that integrated with the district's Google setup, giving educators a single secure password for all apps and devices. This implementation automated over 19,000 tasks, drastically reducing the IT workload during the busy Back to School season. For the Mequon-Thiensville School District, Clever's solution resulted in strengthened security, a decrease in IT support tickets, and increased confidence for managing broader technology initiatives.

Mequon-Thiensville School District

Zaire Thyben

Director of Information Technology