Passkeys and ThreatScan Take Center Stage at ClassLink CyberSession

October 22, 2025
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Clifton, NJ - October 22, 2025 - Closing out CyberSession, ClassLink’s annual cybersecurity briefing for education technology leaders, ClassLink confirmed that all previously announced identity and security enhancements are available starting today. Headlining the ClassLink product session at the event: phishing-resistant, phoneless Passkey MFA.

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  • Passkeys: Strengthen sign-in security with phishing-resistant passkeys for faster, more secure, and easier-to-use phone-free Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
  • Security Roles: Assign detailed security permissions to trusted staff who can reset MFA, manage notifications, or perform impersonations, ensuring the right access for the right people.
  • Delegated Permissions: Save time by allowing trusted staff to manage QuickCards and allowing educators the ability to initiate a student password reset in My Classes.
  • Account Sponsorship: Simplify temporary account creation for substitutes and contractors with automated expiration to maintain a secure environment.

In addition to the new product enhancements, ClassLink shared three products to help schools build stronger cybersecurity and data protection.

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  • ThreatScan: Automatically monitor dark web activity for compromised usernames and passwords linked to your school system, helping you act before cybercriminals do. Coming Soon: View which education apps are connected to exposed credentials.
  • DataGuard: Protect personally identifiable information (PII) by masking, replacing, or substituting sensitive student and staff data when sharing rosters, which reduces exposure and risk.
  • AppTrack: Evaluate software efficiently with AppTrack's clear workflow. Set review steps, assign tasks, and keep everyone in the loop so every decision is informed, secure, and accountable.

"Cyber threats are growing at an alarming rate, and we hear that anxiety from school leaders every day,” said Stan Watts, CTO at ClassLink. “Everything we’ve built this year is designed to take pressure off schools and help them affordably protect what matters most.”

All new Identity & Access Management enhancements are available immediately for ClassLink customers at no additional cost. ThreatScan, DataGuard, and AppTrack are available as ClassLink subscription add-ons to strengthen cybersecurity & data privacy protections for schools.

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ClassLink is a global education provider of identity and analytics products that create more time for learning and help schools better understand digital engagement. As leading advocates for open data standards, we offer instant access to apps and files with single sign-on, streamline class rostering, automate account provisioning, and provide actionable analytics. ClassLink empowers 23 million students and staff in over 3,000 school systems. Visit classlink.com to learn more.

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