From Doors to Data: How OSDP and FIDO2 Secure Schools

Multi-factor authentication protects schools from ransomware and phishing, but extra devices, apps, and constant password resets frustrate educators and staff. This poster presentation shows how districts can use a single trusted credential for both physical and digital access. Explore how smart ID cards and FIDO-based authentication secure networks, devices, applications, and sensitive student information while improving the user experience. The same credential that opens a building door can also protect teacher and administrator laptops, preventing unauthorized access to records and grade changes. You will learn practical ways to extend existing access control credentials to workstation, application, and network authentication, integrate identity and access management systems, and phase in passwordless or multi-factor authentication using credentials staff already carry every day. Leave with strategies for bringing physical security and cybersecurity together to reduce password reliance, strengthen protection against attacks, and build a more resilient, efficient school security program.