Industry Focus

Education & Research Institutions

Educational institutions face a unique challenge: they need to provide open, collaborative environments while protecting sensitive student data, research intellectual property, and critical IT infrastructure. With limited budgets and diverse user populations, K-12 schools, universities, and research institutions need security solutions designed for educational environments.

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Frameworks We Support
FERPACIPACOPPAGLBA (financial aid data)NIST CSFNIST SP 800-171 (research)PCI DSS (campus payments)
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Key Services

Services for Education

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Managed Detection & Response (MDR)
Endpoint Protection
Network Security & Filtering
Backup & Disaster Recovery
IT Support & Help Desk
Compliance & GRC
Security Awareness Training
Regulatory Compliance

Compliance Frameworks We Cover

We map controls to the specific compliance requirements of your industry, eliminating duplicated effort and ensuring you stay audit-ready year-round.

FERPA CIPA COPPA GLBA (financial aid data) NIST CSF NIST SP 800-171 (research) PCI DSS (campus payments)
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Why It Matters

Key Benefits

Industry-specific protection that addresses the unique threats facing your business.

FERPA and student data privacy compliance. We implement controls that protect student education records and satisfy FERPA requirements, including access controls, data encryption, and breach notification procedures designed for educational settings.

Research IP protection including controlled unclassified information (CUI) security. Universities conducting government-funded research need to protect research data from theft while maintaining the collaborative environment that researchers require. Our approach balances security with academic freedom.

CIPA compliance and content filtering for K-12 schools. We deploy age-appropriate content filtering, classroom monitoring, and internet safety controls that satisfy CIPA requirements while supporting the educational mission of your school or district.

Ransomware protection for school IT infrastructure. Schools are a top ransomware target because of their limited IT budgets and sensitive data. We deploy layered defenses that protect student records, grading systems, and administrative data from encryption-based attacks.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you secure a campus network with thousands of student devices?
We use network access control (NAC), device profiling, student network segmentation, and robust wireless security to manage the diversity of devices. Guest networks are isolated from administrative and research networks. BYOD policies balance security with the flexibility students need.
Can you filter content for K-12 schools while complying with CIPA?
Yes. We deploy CIPA-compliant content filtering that blocks inappropriate content, enforces safe search, provides classroom-appropriate monitoring, and supports differentiated policies for students, faculty, and staff. All SOC 2 considerations and reporting capabilities are included.
How do you protect university research data?
We create isolated research environments with strict access controls, data classification, and monitoring. For government-funded research subject to NIST SP 800-171 or ITAR requirements, we create enclaves that meet compliance requirements while allowing approved researchers to collaborate.
What cybersecurity training do you offer for students and staff?
We provide role-based security awareness training covering phishing identification, password hygiene, safe browsing, and incident reporting. Programs are tailored for different audiences: administrators, faculty, and students. Automated phishing simulations with real-time coaching reinforce learning.

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