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    Guide to LMS security

    Posted by susan reuter on Wed, Mar 21, 2018

    When switching to a new LMS, you will need to keep your users and your system safe. Working with your new LMS provider, use this graphic to help determine what security features and settings you will need.

    An animated icon of a lock opening and closingWhat information needs to be made secure?


    Content/curriculum — Government/defense, Trade secrets, Import/export control — Data will need to be encrypted at a high level Personally Identifiable Information — Healthcare: HIPPA compliance, Academic: FERPA compliance, Government/defense: Agency regulations 

    User data — Names, email, progress — Must be encrypted at rest and during transactionEcommerce — Do you accept payments? — Ensure server is PCI compliant

    An icon of a cloud receiving and sending dataWhere is your data?


    Where is your data physically stored? Is it physically secure? Who has access?

    Is the server secure agains cyberattacks?

    Does the server use secure authentication? Does it need to access other secure systems? Who controls authentication keys?What security certificates do you need? SSL? HTTPS?

    Overwhelmed?

    We can do a security review with you, determine what needs to be secured, 
    and build the security into the system.

     

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    Topics: elearning tools, learning management systems, switching LMS, lms content




    Integrating your new LMS with 3rd-party systems

    Posted by susan reuter on Thu, Mar 08, 2018

    As you set up a new LMS, you may have to integrate with 3rd-party HR systems (like ADP), CRM systems (like SalesForce), Association Management Systems (like Abila, formerly Avectra), or other platforms.

    While every setup is different, we’ve pulled together four issues that frequently arise during this process, and suggestions for how your LMS partner can work with you to solve them.

    Integrating your new LMS with 3rd-party systems*: Four issues and our suggestions for how to solve them. | Issue 1: Your users have to log in each time they move between your LMS and your other systems. Solution: Single sign-on (SSO) gives the user a seamless entry into the LMS from one of your other systems, without having to enter a username/password into the LMS. How to acheive this: Many LMSs support a variety of SSO methods. Your 3rd-party vendor should provide documentation or assistance to get your SSO system working with your new LMS. | Issue 2: You have a dynamic user population, and you want to have imports scheduled on a regular basis. Solution: Real-time user account synchronization, which is typically done through file transfer (such as a CSV file), could be scheduled as often as you like. How to achieve this: Ask your LMS provider if they have an API to create and update user accounts. Issue 3: You want to present data from the LMS and another system at the same time. Solution: Real time user data gives you the capability to view data from multiple systems on the same screen. How to achieve this: Talk with your new LMS provider and see what options are available. | Issue 4: You may have other systems that need the results of a learner's progress. Solution: User progress synchronization can be done by file export, email, or API call to the external system. Updates could be scheduled or real time, depending on your need. How to achieve this: Ask your LMS provider what types of data export they support. *Like Hr systems (such as ADP), CRM systems (such as SalesForce), Association Management Systems (such as Avectra), and other platforms.

    See also: 
    Five IT points to consider when changing your LMS
    Changing your Learning Management System (LMS) can present a number of IT challenges and questions.

     

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    Topics: elearning tools, learning management systems, switching LMS, lms content




    Making sure your new LMS works for all devices

    Posted by susan reuter on Tue, Feb 27, 2018

    When switching your LMS, it may have compatibility issues with older browsers or operating systems. Use our infographic to help determine what your user base needs:

    Making sure your new LMS works for your user base: Does the LMS work best in certain web browsers? Does the LMS require pop-ups to be enabled? Is the LMS Javascript enabled? Are LMS URLs listed as trusted sites? The best way to address browser requirements is to examine your user base. Are they part of a corporate network? YES: They will likely use the same or similar browsers and operating systems. NO: Work with your LMS provider to identify your user base. You may want to consider adding a notice for users about what browsers and features are supported. YES: Check LMS compatability: Check browser compatibility: Some corporations don't upgrade their platforms regularly and may be running old versions of browsers. Network firewall issues: There may be settings on that network's firewall that will need to be updated. This means providing the new LMS domains/IP addresses to the IT team responsible for that network.

    See also: 
    Five IT points to consider when changing your LMS
    Changing your Learning Management System (LMS) can present a number of IT challenges and questions.

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    Topics: elearning tools, learning management systems, switching LMS, lms content, browser compatibility, networks, users, corporate network




    Transferring LMS user records and training history

    Posted by susan reuter on Tue, Feb 06, 2018

    Transferring and creating user records can get complicated when switching to a new LMS. If you're having issues, we have some methods that can help:

    Tranferring old user records infographic

    See also: 
    Five IT points to consider when changing your LMS
    Changing your Learning Management System (LMS) can present a number of IT challenges and questions.

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    Topics: elearning tools, learning management systems, switching LMS, lms content, user records




    Extracting data from your old system

    Posted by susan reuter on Fri, Jan 26, 2018

     After you get your content off your old system and onto your new LMS, it’s time to extract your data.

    Ziiva content transfer infographic

    We believe it’s imperative that you have access to your user data and history at any time. In order to ensure consistent access, make sure your new LMS provider will either have the tools available for you to extract this data yourself, or provides regularly scheduled exports and updates.

    See also: 

    Getting content off your old LMS infographic

    Five IT points to consider when changing your LMS
    Changing your Learning Management System (LMS) can present a number of IT challenges and questions.

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    Topics: lms tips, switching LMS, lms content, networks, user records



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