In today’s digital landscape, providing a secure and seamless online experience for students is essential. iboss offers a unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platform specifically designed for K12 schools, ensuring safety, compliance, and an enhanced learning environment. By consolidating critical network and security functions, iboss helps schools protect their students, simplify IT management, and reduce costs.
Key Benefits for K12 Schools
Comprehensive Student Protection and CIPA Compliance
Comprehensive Student Protection and CIPA Compliance
Protect Students from Harmful Content:
Filter inappropriate websites and content to maintain a safe online environment.
CIPA Compliance Made Easy:
Built-in features ensure adherence to the Children’s Internet Protection Act.
Real-Time Monitoring and Alerts:
Detect and prevent threats to self, others, and the school community.
Parental Engagement and Transparency with the iboss Parent Portal App
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iboss Parent Portal App Access
Provide parents with the iboss Parent Portal App, available for iOS and Android devices, allowing them to monitor their child’s internet activity conveniently from their smartphones.
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Stay Connected in Real-Time
Parents receive instant updates about their child’s online behavior, fostering open communication and promoting responsible digital citizenship.
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Customized Reporting and Controls
Empower parents with tools to view detailed insights into their child’s online activities, set personalized filters, and have informed discussions at home.
Enhanced Classroom Management for Teachers
Real-Time Student Monitoring:
Teachers can view student screens to ensure engagement and appropriate use.
Interactive Teaching Tools:
Share resources, guide lessons, and collaborate with students seamlessly.
Simplify Instruction:
Intuitive interface designed to enhance teaching without technical distractions.
Student Risk Detection and Prevention
Threat Identification:
Automatically detect signs of bullying, self-harm, or potential violence through intelligent monitoring
Immediate Alerts:
Notify appropriate school personnel when potential risks are identified for timely intervention.
Supportive Environment:
Foster a culture of safety and well-being within the school community.
Advanced Security Solutions with Full Content Inspection
HTTPS Decryption at Scale:
Inspect all content, including encrypted HTTPS traffic, at scale in the cloud. Gain access to full URLs and content for effective policy enforcement and detailed reporting.
DNS Security for BYOD and Guest Networks:
Built-in DNS security to easily protect guest and BYOD networks.
Malware Defense and DLP:
Protect against viruses, ransomware, and data breaches with advanced security features and Data Loss Prevention.
Enhanced Safe Search and Content Controls
Safe Search Enforcement:
Ensure safe search is enabled on popular search engines and video sites like Google, Bing, Yahoo, and YouTube.
YouTube Content Control:
Allow access only to approved YouTube videos while blocking inappropriate content, supporting a focused learning environment.
Customizable Policies:
Tailor content controls to align with your school’s guidelines and educational objectives.
Support for 1:1 Device Initiatives
Cloud-Based Protection Everywhere:
Provide consistent security and policy enforcement on all student devices, whether in school or learning from home.
Simplified Device Management:
Easily manage and secure laptops and tablets issued to every student through a centralized platform.
Facilitate Remote Learning:
Enable safe and productive learning environments outside the classroom without additional infrastructure.
Extend Cloud Security On-Campus with Onsite iboss Gateway Appliances
Extend Cloud Security On-Campus with Onsite iboss Gateway Appliances
Seamless Extension of Cloud Security:
Deploy optional onsite iboss gateway appliances that are completely cloud-controlled and managed, bringing cloud security services directly onto your campus.
POP-in-a-Box Solution:
Replace legacy web filtering appliances with iboss’s cloud-first approach that includes on-premises gateway appliances when needed.
Comfort of On-Premises Control:
Provide administrators accustomed to on-premises appliances with the familiarity and control they desire, all managed through the cloud for simplicity.
Seamless Digital Learning Experience
Seamless Digital Learning Experience
Uninterrupted Digital Testing:
Optimize network performance to prevent outages during critical assessments.
Optimized Digital Experience Management:
Monitor and enhance application performance for smooth online learning.
Enhanced Accessibility:
Ensure students and teachers have reliable access to educational resources anytime, anywhere.
Simplified IT Management and Cost Reduction
Consolidated Platform:
Replace multiple point products with iboss’s unified SASE solution, including campus firewalls, SWG, ZTNA, SD-WAN, and CASB.
Reduce Complexity:
Streamline infrastructure and simplify management tasks for IT staff.
Lower Expenses:
Cut costs by consolidating vendors and leveraging cloud-based solutions.
Compliance and Reporting Made Easy
Compliance and Reporting Made Easy
Comprehensive Reporting:
Generate detailed reports to meet regulatory requirements and inform stakeholders.
Full Visibility with Detailed Logs:
Access full URLs and transaction details for in-depth analysis and compliance.
Audit Readiness:
Keep accurate records and logs for effortless compliance checks.
Flexible and Scalable Cloud Security Service
Adapt to Changing Needs:
Scalable solutions accommodate growing student populations and evolving digital programs.
Cloud-Based Flexibility:
Benefit from easy updates and minimal on-site maintenance with cloud technologies.
Future-Proof Technology:
Stay ahead with regular updates that incorporate the latest advancements in education tech.
Comprehensive SASE Benefits for Education
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA):
Securely connect remote users to school resources without traditional VPN complexities.
Secure Web Gateway (SWG):
Protect students and staff from web-based threats with advanced filtering, malware defense, and inspection.
Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB):
Gain visibility and control over cloud application usage to prevent data leaks.
Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN):
Enhance connectivity between school locations with optimized performance.
Ready to Enhance Your School’s Digital Safety and Learning Experience?
Discover how iboss can provide comprehensive security, streamline IT management, and support a safe, effective educational environment for your students and staff.