Beginning April 2022, TTSD will implement a new security setting on TTSD laptops and computers. Users will need to request admin permission through the AdminByRequest application that you will find on the Dock (Mac) or the toolbar (PC).  Requesting the admin permission will elevate your account to a temporary member of the local administrator's group for a limited period of time under full audit.




Why is This Needed?

Most cyber security scams are successful because when scammers reach the computer, they have FULL admin rights to run any malicious program they want.

In order to protect the district from cyber crime, TTSD's cybersecurity insurance policy requires that our computer users not have administrator access.

How to Request Admin Access with Admin By Request


1. When you encounter a process that asks for the administrator's name and password like below, Do NOT enter your username and password ...YET. 


printer system preference prompt to enter an adminestrator's username and password. "Cancel" and "unlock" buttons at the bottom.



2. Instead, click the Admin By Request icon on the Dock (Mac) or the toolbar (PC) to request a protected administrator session.


Mac
PC



Or your icon for Admin by Request might look like this on your dock:



3. Click Yes. Fill in the information and click Continue


That's it! You will see a count down. During this time, your account has admin permission.