Making the Grade with WatchGuard Solutions

Getting High Marks in Education Security

Maintaining the network infrastructure for any organization is hardly an “easy A,” and educational institutions are certainly no exception. On any given day IT is tasked with everything from providing secure Wi-Fi connectively for the mobile devices of hundreds to thousands of staff and students, to defending against targeted, persistent, and potentially costly ransomware attacks.

Luckily, with WatchGuard solutions that address the critical network challenges they face today, educational institutions get – and keep – high marks in security.

Curious if your network’s security is making the grade? Take our pop-quiz and receive your report card!

Pop Quiz Time!

Subject: Education Network Security

Check all that apply to see your results:

Are you able to monitor all students and staff activity on the network?
Do you currently have WIPS (Wireless Intrusion Prevention System) enabled?
Do you filter and block inappropriate Internet content?
Is your Wi-Fi system today certified as safe for students and staff?
Do you segment your networks?

Submit

 

Your Score: 0/5

Poor

Though school budgets can often be limited, enterprise-grade, layered security is a necessity for every organization. Not sure where to begin? Learn how another institution is making the grade in this case study:

Your Score: 0/5

Poor

Though school budgets can often be limited, enterprise-grade, layered security is a necessity for every organization. Not sure where to begin? Learn how another institution is making the grade in this case study:

Your Score: 2/5

Unsatisfactory

You’re off to a good start but there are opportunities for improvement. Increase visibility into your network -- and activity among students and staff – with a reporting tool like WatchGuard Dimension. Learn more in this short video:

 

Your Score: 3/5

Needs Improvement

Add additional layers of protection to your school’s network with Total Security Suite. Learn more about the suite in this brochure:

Your Score: 4/5

Exceeds Expectations

You’re clearly well-versed in your organization’s network security needs, but it never hurts to brush up! Learn more about securing your school’s airspace from wireless threats in this webinar series:

Your Score: 5/5

Significantly Exceeds Expectations

Very nice! You’re really “acing” security measures for your institution’s network. Learn how another institution is successfully securing its network with WatchGuard in this case study: