Best Practices for Blocking Risky Apps with Lightspeed’s Latest Integration

We’re excited to announce a powerful new integration that enhances your district’s compliance and security: Automatically block apps from Lightspeed Filter that were marked “Not Approved” in Lightspeed Digital Insight.

This update improves team communication for faster, more efficient app management. Check out our help article and video for setup instructions. For optimal implementation, team coordination is key. Read on for our recommended best practices.

Why use this integration?

• Centralized management: Manage and block apps in real-time from one platform.
• Rapid response: Quickly block non-approved applications to protect your district from inappropriate content and cybersecurity risks.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to both internal policies and data privacy laws like FERPA and COPPA, providing more control over which digital tools are accessible.

Best practices for coordinating teams

Clarify Roles and Responsibilities

Since the new integration is housed within Lightspeed Filter (Filter), the Lightspeed Digital Insight (Digital Insight) administrator will need to collaborate with the Filter administrator to activate it before it is enabled.

The Filter administrator can enable the feature by navigating to Settings > General, and toggling on “Digital Insight ‘Not Approved’ Application Sync”. Once enabled, the sync will automatically block hosts associated with apps that were marked “Not Approved” in Digital Insight.

Ensure You’re Set Up for Success

In order for the integration to work properly, your district must be actively using the App Approval process in Digital Insight. Only apps that have been marked as “Not Approved” in Digital Insight will be blocked by the Filter. Make sure this system is set up in Digital Insight before getting started.

And a bonus: For districts using Lightspeed Filter, Digital Insight, and Classroom Management, the App Approval process integrates across all three, ensuring even more comprehensive control over app usage!

FAQs

What happens when apps are approved?

• If an app is later approved, it returns to its original Lightspeed Category in Filter. Whether it remains blocked or becomes accessible depends on how the Filter’s policy is configured for that category.

What happens if I disable the integration?

• If turned off, any apps previously synced as “Not Approved” will remain blocked until manually removed by the Filter administrator.

Read the help article for a full list of FAQs.

By fostering clear communication between your Digital Insight and Filter administrators, this integration ensures your district can even better protect students and maintain data privacy compliance. As always, contact your Customer Success Manager if you need additional support.

Sign up for a Lightspeed Filter and/or a Lightspeed Digital Insight demo to learn more about our industry-leading solutions today!