PARCC Testing and Application Security
Pearson's Proctor Caching Server software – installed locally on multiple dedicated servers – secures all of its communications with Pearson's servers using SSL (Secure Socket Layers) so that all student data (including test answers) is encrypted at all times while being transferred over the Internet.
Inside District 65's network, testing devices communicate directly with local Proctor Caching Servers over a dedicated student wireless network, which is secured using WPA2-PSK encryption. Furthermore, District 65's wireless networks are powered by Aruba Wireless controllers and access points, which meet defined security standards required by the U.S. Department of Defense for its own networks.
Inside District 65's network, testing devices communicate directly with local Proctor Caching Servers over a dedicated student wireless network, which is secured using WPA2-PSK encryption. Furthermore, District 65's wireless networks are powered by Aruba Wireless controllers and access points, which meet defined security standards required by the U.S. Department of Defense for its own networks.