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K-12 & Higher Education Security Experts

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Educational institutions face unique challenges protecting student data while maintaining open learning environments. We help you achieve FERPA compliance and secure your campus infrastructure. Protect student data, achieve FERPA compliance, defend against ransomware, and secure your campus networks while maintaining open learning environments.

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Student Data Protection

FERPA Compliance Dashboard

Compliant
FERPA Compliance Score99%
All controls implementedLast audit: Passed
Student Information System
45,234 recordsProtected
Learning Management System
42,156 recordsProtected
Admissions & Enrollment
18,900 recordsProtected
Financial Aid Records
12,450 recordsProtected
Grade & Transcript Records
38,670 recordsProtected

157K

Records Protected

0

Breaches

24/7

Monitoring

FERPA

Certified

99.7%

Threats Blocked

Why Education Security Matters

Educational institutions are the #1 target for ransomware attacks

80%

Schools hit by ransomware annually

$3.6M

Avg education breach cost

54

Days avg recovery time

99.7%

Phishing blocked (our clients)

Education Compliance Expertise

Deep understanding of student privacy laws and educational regulations

FERPA

Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act

Federal student record protection and privacy requirements

COPPA

Children's Online Privacy Protection Act

Online privacy protection for children under 13

State Laws

State Student Privacy Laws

State-specific student data protection requirements

CIPA

Children's Internet Protection Act

Internet safety policy requirements for schools

Defense in Depth for Education

Multi-layered security architecture protecting student data at every level

Application

LMS Protection
SSO Integration
API Security

Data

Student Record Encryption
Database Security
Data Loss Prevention

Network

Campus Segmentation
Wireless Security
BYOD Controls

Endpoint

Device Management
Antivirus/EDR
Patch Management

Identity

Student SSO
MFA Enforcement
Access Management

Education Security Challenges We Solve

Addressing the unique security needs of K-12 schools and universities

Protecting student records and FERPA compliance

Securing open campus networks and BYOD environments

Defending against ransomware targeting education

Managing security with limited IT budgets

Securing remote and hybrid learning platforms

Protecting research data and intellectual property

Education Security Services

Comprehensive protection tailored for K-12 schools, colleges, and universities

FERPA Compliance Program

Complete FERPA compliance program protecting student education records

Privacy policy development
Access control implementation
Audit logging & monitoring
Staff & faculty training

Ransomware Protection

Advanced protection against education-targeting ransomware attacks

Endpoint detection & response
Email security filtering
Immutable backup strategy
Incident response planning

Security Awareness Training

Comprehensive security training for students, staff, and faculty

Phishing simulation campaigns
Role-based training modules
Student cyber safety education
Ongoing awareness programs

Remote Learning Security

Secure virtual classroom and remote learning platform protection

LMS security hardening
Video conferencing security
Student authentication
Secure content delivery

Student Data Protection

Comprehensive protection for student information systems and records

Data encryption at rest & transit
Student ID protection
PII access controls
Privacy compliance monitoring

Open Campus Network Security

Secure open campus networks while supporting BYOD and guest access

Network segmentation
Guest network isolation
BYOD security policies
Wireless access protection

Semester-Aligned Implementation

Deploy security without disrupting the academic calendar or learning environment

Phase 1

Assessment

Week 1-2

Comprehensive campus security posture evaluation and compliance gap analysis

Campus network mapping
FERPA compliance assessment
Student data risk analysis
System inventory & classification
Phase 2

Quick Wins

Weeks 3-4

Deploy immediate protections against most common education threats

Email security deployment
Multi-factor authentication
Endpoint protection rollout
Backup verification & testing
Phase 3

Infrastructure

Weeks 5-10

Build comprehensive security architecture across campus systems

Network segmentation
SIEM & monitoring deployment
Policy enforcement implementation
Security awareness training
Phase 4

Continuous Monitoring

Ongoing

Maintain security posture and compliance throughout academic year

24/7 threat monitoring
Regular security updates
Quarterly compliance audits
Continuous awareness training

The Cost of Education Breaches

Ransomware attacks cost schools millions in recovery and disrupt entire semesters

$3.6M

Average education breach cost

Including recovery, ransom, and downtime

54 Days

Average recovery time for ransomware

Disrupts learning for thousands of students

$100K+

Potential FERPA penalty per violation

Plus reputation and trust damage

Proactive security costs a fraction of a single breach incident

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Education-Friendly Investment Options

Flexible pricing designed for K-12 districts, colleges, and universities with tight budgets

K-12 Security Assessment

$3,000 - $8,000

One-time comprehensive security and compliance assessment

  • FERPA compliance review
  • Network security assessment
  • Ransomware risk analysis
  • Actionable remediation plan
Most Popular

Managed Campus Security

$2,500/month

Ongoing security management and monitoring for small-mid size schools

  • 24/7 threat monitoring
  • FERPA compliance management
  • Security awareness training
  • Incident response support

Higher Education Enterprise

Custom

Comprehensive solutions for universities and large school districts

  • Multi-campus support
  • Dedicated security team
  • Research data protection
  • Strategic CISO advisory

All plans include initial assessment. Special pricing for public schools and Title I districts.

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Success Story

School district strengthens security posture

Blocked 99.7% of phishing attempts

Read Case Study

Why Educational Institutions Choose Us

Specialized expertise in K-12 and higher education security that generic firms can't match

Education Sector Expertise

  • K-12 & Higher Ed Specialists

    Team includes former K-12 IT directors and university CISOs

  • FERPA Compliance Experts

    Deep expertise in student privacy and education regulations

  • Education Technology Partners

    Certified with major EdTech vendors and LMS platforms

Proven Track Record

  • 100+ Educational Institutions

    K-12 districts, colleges, universities, and online schools

  • Zero Ransomware Payments

    Our clients have never paid ransoms thanks to our protection

  • 8+ Years Education Focus

    Dedicated education security practice since 2016

Our Service Level Commitments

15 min
Critical Incident Response
24/7 emergency support
2 hours
High Priority Issues
During school hours
99.7%
Threat Block Rate
Phishing & malware prevention
Annual
Compliance Reviews
FERPA audit preparation
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