The EDSCLS platform/virtual machine (VM) is regularly scanned and updated. The purpose of the scan is to detect possible security risks. The VM is updated to provide protections from identified security risks and to make improvements to the platform. Click here for suggestions on keeping your EDSCLS VM secure from cyber-attacks.
The EDSCLS VM is scanned every month. Any critical security issues are addressed immediately. Minor issues that do not affect the functionality of the EDSCLS are patched on a quarterly basis. As improvements are made to the VM, those enhancements are included during routine updates while security issues are patched. Information on each version will be posted on this webpage for your information.
Users should check this webpage at least once a month for possible updates. If you would like to receive emails when updates are released, please complete the following form to quickly add your contact information to our list of users.
Your thoughts and experiences with the EDSCLS VM matter to us. Our goal is to help you use the EDSCLS as efficiently and successfully as possible to meet the school climate improvement data collection needs of your districts and schools. For that reason, we encourage users to provide feedback that can inform future improvements to the VM.
If you would like to provide us feedback on the EDSCLS VM, including any challenges you are experiencing or recommendations you have for future improvements, please complete the following feedback form.
The table below lists the latest version of the EDSCLS VM that has been released, including when it was released and a brief description of what changed. For details on previous versions, contact the EDSCLS Help Desk at 866-730-6735 between 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Time or email EDSCLS@air.org.
| Date of Release | EDSCLS Platform/VM Version | Summary |
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| LATEST UPDATE March 29, 2024 | EDSCLS VM 4.10.2 |
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It is critical to ensure your EDSCLS VM is secure to prevent external security breaches. To protect your EDSCLS VM from cyber-attacks, you can do one of three things:
