M86 Security Industry Solutions for Education

Securing the Learning Environment

IT directors have to constantly deal with a growing list of Internet threats that impact student safety, compromise networks and expose universities, districts and schools to legal liability. Mitigating the risks of malware, spam, cyberbullying, anonymous proxies, and Web 2.0 applications require an effective multi-level security strategy that secures all forms of inbound and outbound Internet-based communication streams.

Always Watching. Always Protecting.

M86 Security's industry leading Web and email security solutions help IT administrators quickly identify and take action against policy violations and network threats. Real-time monitoring, granular application control and deep content inspection provide zero-day protection against bandwidth-draining Web applications, spam, malware, email exploits, anonymous proxies and other emerging threats. This allows overburdened IT staff to stay ahead of threats, ensure policy and regulatory compliance, and focus on other mission-critical projects.

Our award-winning solutions provide:

Web and email security
Internet, email and bandwidth monitoring, filtering, and detailed reporting
Remote filtering for PC and Mac laptops
Malware and data leakage prevention
Email archiving *

To address the unique IT challenges in K-12 education, we offer:

Platform of choice (appliance, software or SaaS)
Dynamic threat protection using behavioral analysis, pattern-based detection and deep content inspection
Support of transparent authentication for all LDAP environments
Scalable solutions for large districts, universities and education agencies
Cost effective solutions for small to medium-size schools, districts, colleges and agencies
24/7 support from one vendor

Email Archiving and FRCP Compliance

In the US, Educational institutions must adhere to new Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) requirements regarding Electronically Stored Information (ESI). M86 Security has partnered with ArcMail to provide an affordable line of email archiving appliances that automatically capture, index, store and recover incoming, outgoing, internal email and attachments. This helps educational institutions successfully meet regulatory compliance and improve information management and data integrity.

Proactive Enforcement of Internet Acceptable Use Policies (AUP)

An Acceptable Use Policy is only a piece of paper if it isn't proactively enforced. Creating an enforceable policy is a multi-step process:

User Authentication - easily identifies violators
Real-time monitoring - reduces incidents by providing visibility to Internet usage; tracking users and applications that compromise bandwidth and threaten students and networks
Forensic reporting - establishes accountability, proves user intent and provides the digital evidence needed for AUP enforcement

Supporting 1:1 Laptop Initiatives

Securing the learning environment and enforcing AUPs now extend beyond the classroom due to the growing demands of 1:1 programs. M86 Security offers the 8e6 Mobile Client to filter both PC and Mac laptops. It's simple to deploy and manage, and provides centralized and tamper-proof filtering for students off-site.

Summary Features for Web and Email Security Products:

Filters Web and email content on local and remote connections, including URLs and/or IP addresses, file types (e.g. MP3, MPEG, .zip), HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, Newsgroups (NNTP), TCP Ports, spam, Inappropriate content, phishing, email viruses, malicious code, virus hoaxes, chain letters
Controls instant messaging and peer-to-peer applications (streaming media, remote access, online gaming, proxies)
Provides comprehensive portable media and portable storage control, including total visibility of portable device connections and file transfers
Allows real-time monitoring of Web and email activity and bandwidth usage
Locks out user access when policy violation thresholds are exceeded
Zero day protection from anonymous proxies
Multi-site, multi-level administration
Directory-based Authentication (Microsoft Active Directory, Novell eDirectory, Apple OpenDirectory, LDAP)
Manages attachment send/receive permissions by file size and type
Detects key words and phrases in email, attachments and subject line
Provides image analysis to detect inappropriate or sensitive content
Stops relay attempts, denial of service attacks, directory harvesting attacks, and other anomalous email activity
Prevents data leakage through full inbound/outbound email scanning
Easy-access email archive format with automated backup
Provides detailed activity and security status reports
Easy-to-use policy and reporting interface
Centralized administration and granular reporting

M86 Security Education Benefits:

Safer learning environment
Proactive enforcement of AUP
Mitigation of legal liabilities and/or damage to institution's reputation
Keeps students, teachers and staff on task, preserves network performance, and allows IT departments to focus on other mission critical priorities
Protects the network and confidential information
Meets CIPA, FERPA compliance (United States)
Lowers total cost of ownership (TCO)