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Education

Smart Security for the Web 2.0 Generation

The Internet, including social networking and Web 2.0 applications, provides broad access to information that enriches learning. In a tightly-budgeted environment, it also provides affordable, and often free, ways for teachers to supplement educational materials. Despite these benefits, there are significant security and compliance risks to Internet use in and beyond the classroom. IT administrators need to enable safe access to websites and applications in a controlled way, all while containing costs and simplifying IT management.

Challenges

Safe, Compliant Internet Access for Students and Staff
School districts and higher education campuses need to provide flexible access to age-appropriate content while safeguarding students and staff from malware attacks, data theft, cyberbullying and inappropriate material. In many instances, regulations require these institutions to meet specific security criteria and to protect student and staff information, such as academic records and Social Security numbers, during transmission.

Malware Attacks
Malware is an increasing problem for the education sector as IT administrators struggle to balance open access with security. The use of unsecured WiFi connections, the evolution of targeted malware attacks through social media, and the number of students who use outdated software and visit suspect websites all contribute to the problem.

Budget and Costs
In a time of economic cuts, schools and universities require scalable, centrally-managed Web and email security solutions that enable IT staff to be more efficient and save costs.

Application Management for Reduced Bandwidth Consumption and Student Productivity
Students often use high-bandwidth applications such as social media, gaming and instant messaging, which not only result in slow network/Internet speed and expensive bandwidth consumption, but distract from on-task learning activities.

Remote Access
Educational institutions need to fully secure students and enforce AUPs beyond the classroom, as students use laptops at an increasing rate, often connecting wirelessly.

M86 Security Solutions for Education

Key Web Solutions

The M86 Web Filtering and Reporting Suite (WFR):

  • Protects students from inappropriate content
  • Controls and monitors applications
  • Complies with regulations and AUPs
  • Optimizes bandwidth use
  • Scales easily to small or large schools, districts or universities
  • Eliminates student distractions from on-task activities

The M86 Secure Web Gateway (SWG):

  • Allows safe access to Web 2.0
  • Prevents data loss and theft
  • Protects networks from sophisticated malware attacks
  • Covers students and staff who connect remotely
  • Provides detailed reporting for compliance

Learn more about all M86 Web security solutions

Key Email Solutions

M86 MailMarshal Secure Email Gateway (SEG):

  • Automates school AUP and regulatory enforcement
  • Inspects all email content, even within attachments
  • Provides a highly scalable, centralized and easy-to-manage solution
  • Deploys as a standalone solution or as a distributed array designed to support the largest networks

M86 VuSafe:

  • Offers an easy way for teachers to find, organize and share Internet videos with students
  • Protects from inappropriate ads, viewer comments or outside links
  • Provides a secure video library for teachers and schools
  • Enables IT administrators to block direct access to YouTube, while still enabling users to view videos via VuSafe (when used with the M86 WFR or M86 SWG)