Regulatory Challenges
The approval of the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) requires all public schools and libraries to provide adequate Web filtering protections to any Internet content that is deemed inappropriate, offensive, or dangerous. Furthermore, the ability of educational institutions subject to CIPA to receive discounts through the E-Rate program is dependent upon them being able to prove sufficient Internet protections are in place. In addition, the schools systems are moving to a completely digital classroom environment which, consequently, creates a warehouse of personal, protected student information that must be safeguarded from unauthorized and/or inappropriate access.
Endian Solution
Endian’s network security solutions can ease the burden of meeting CIPA and similar requirements through their cost-effective unified security platform. With Endian, universities, schools and libraries can effortlessly install web and email filtering and secure all entry and exit points of their network.
Web & Mail Security – Endian’s integrated Web and email security provide transparent gateway filtering and protection from Internet threats like viruses, Trojans, phishing attacks, and spam. Endian uses a hybrid Web filtering solution that scans both URL and “inside-the-page” content for what you deem to be inappropriate and/or malicious. This greatly eases the burden of trying to maintain a URL (only) blacklist that simply cannot keep up with the ever-changing list of unsuitable Web sites. Endian also offers the ability to block Web content using a rating system so school administrators can automatically block all content based on age appropriateness with a single setting. All Endian Web and mail filtering databases are constantly updated to include the newest and most comprehensive list of potentially harmful or malicious sites. In addition, Endian also offers numerous other Web protections that include the ability to block by file type, anti-virus scanning of all Web content, spyware protections, and much more. Endian also simplifies the task of tracking web activity through its real-time or historical Web access reports. By keeping your Web and email protected from threats, you get peace of mind that your students, staff, and sensitive information are protected.
VPN (Virtual Private Network) – Endian offers two flavors of VPN connectivity (IPSec and SSL) to help administrators connect their university campuses, schools, libraries, and other offices together using the best and proven open source applications available. Our SSL solution also provides highly secure roadwarrior access that remote users can access from anywhere. This means you get industry-grade encryption (128-bit and higher) on branch office and remote user access so you can be assured any sensitive information is adequately protected from unauthorized or inappropriate access.
Network Separation – Endian network products are preconfigured with network “zones” that provide automatic protection out-of-the-box between more secure and less secure networks so schools and library technology staff don’t have to bother with building or managing intra-network security and can focus on more important tasks.
Technology Challenges
Not unlike other industries, educational institutions are looking to leverage the potential of the Internet by connecting their students and teachers to the world. This is leading universities, schools and libraries to provide wireless access to students, teachers, and guests in a cost-effective and manageable fashion. Also, schools are expanding computer availability and Internet access by providing an abundance of classroom technology that includes things like computers, labs, and other Internet devices (kiosks, smart phones, PDA’s, etc.).
Endian Solution
Using Endian products you will get an all-in-one security appliance that eliminates the management nightmare of running and supporting multiple security products. Also, Endian solutions are ready to go out-of-the-box so setup time is minimal and our management interface lets your staff get things done quickly and efficiently. In addition, every Endian product provides the full level of functionality and we do not charge for additional modules or capabilities (no “a la carte” pricing) so you get the complete product at a great price.
Endian Hotspot – Endian offers the ability enhance your wireless infrastructure by adding hotspot capability to your existing wireless network. With Endian hotspot you can set per-user bandwidth controls, print prepaid or free tickets for network access, track all user connection details and much more. This enables educational organizations to provide a secure and customizable wireless network solution to students, faculty, and visitors.
Endian Network – Endian Network allows technology staff to monitor and manage all of the Endian devices in one central location. All Endian updates and upgrades can be pushed centrally from Endian Network making administration a snap. In addition, all Endian devices can be monitored and automatic outage notifications alert you to trouble before your users do. By simplifying the management of network devices, Endian Network enables cost-effective allocation of resources which means you can do more with less.
Integrated Security Solution – With Endian you get a single unified security solution that not only provides firewall and web/email filtering, but also intrusion detection, policy routing, automatic WAN failover, hardware redundancy (high availability), traffic shaping, and so much more. This provides significantly lower total cost of ownership (TCO) while delivering comprehensive security services.
Endian Features
- Network Security
- Web Security
- Mail Security
- VPN
- Hotspot
- Management
- High Availability
- WAN Failover
- Network Address Translation
- Routing
- Logging/Reporting
- Updates and Backup
Endian Hardware Appliances
Endian UTM Mini | |
Endian UTM Mercury | |
Endian UTM Macro X series | |
Endian UTM Macro R series | |
Endian 4i | |
Endian UTM Software |
