Case Study: Arbor Park School District secures Microsoft 365 and protects students with ManagedMethods

Arbor Park School District 145 Secures Data and Monitors Student Safety Signals in Microsoft 365

Arbor Park School District, a K-12 school district in Illinois, was facing challenges with the native security and monitoring tools within Microsoft 365. Their existing controls were time-consuming to use and provided reactive alerts, making it difficult to proactively protect data and monitor student safety signals in applications like Teams, OneDrive, and email. This led them to seek a solution from the vendor ManagedMethods and their Cloud Monitor platform.

By implementing ManagedMethods' Cloud Monitor, the district gained proactive, API-based security monitoring tailored for education. The solution provided crucial visibility into their cloud environment, allowing them to efficiently detect phishing emails that bypassed other filters and identify potential student safety risks. The vendor's platform acted as a force multiplier, saving significant staff time and enabling the district to create a safer online space for students, which was especially critical during remote learning. ManagedMethods delivered a strong return on investment through both enhanced cybersecurity and improved student wellness.

Arbor Park School District

Dave Termunde

Chief Technology Officer