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Education Networks

Secure every device on campus — without slowing down learning.

K-12 schools and universities run thousands of devices that cannot run agents, cannot be disrupted by scanning, and are never in the same place twice. IoT Secure gives campus IT teams complete device visibility, vulnerability context, and network controls — in under five minutes, with no agents and no manual configuration.

Education campus network and IoT security
82%
of K-12 schools experienced a cyber incident in 2023–2024 Center for Internet Security
130
US education institutions hit by ransomware in 2025 Comparitech
< 5 min
to start seeing every connected device on your campus network

Campus Exposure

Education networks are large, open, and impossible to control without full visibility.

Every semester brings new devices, new buildings, new segments, and new users. Students bring their own devices. Labs add new equipment. Facilities add smart systems. Traditional security tools were not built for networks that change this fast.

Without IoT Secure

Incomplete inventory and dangerous blind spots

Campus IT teams typically have visibility into managed laptops and servers — but thousands of devices connect to campus networks that never pass through managed IT.

  • Thousands of student, guest, and BYOD devices with no agent coverage
  • IP cameras, smart boards, printers, and HVAC invisible to security tools
  • No CVE context for devices that cannot run vulnerability scanners
  • Flat networks where one compromised device can reach the entire campus
  • Insurance and compliance renewals require documentation teams cannot produce
  • Ransomware attacks spreading through poorly segmented campus segments

With IoT Secure

Complete campus visibility — in under five minutes

IoT Secure passively discovers and profiles every device connecting to your campus networks — managed or unmanaged — without agents, without scanning, and without configuration changes.

  • Every connected device identified by type, manufacturer, and behavior
  • Vulnerability context for cameras, printers, HVAC, and IoT systems
  • Segmentation gaps and risky communication paths visualized
  • High-risk devices isolated using existing network infrastructure
  • Insurance, E-Rate, and audit documentation generated automatically
  • Multi-building and multi-campus visibility from a single platform

Campus Device Discovery

IoT Secure profiles every device that touches your network.

Campus networks include hundreds of device types across academic, residential, administrative, athletic, and facilities environments. IoT Secure discovers and profiles all of them — continuously, as the campus changes.

Student and staff devices

Chromebooks, tablets, laptops, smartphones, and personal devices connecting to campus Wi-Fi, wired networks, and BYOD segments across every building.

Classroom and lab technology

Smart boards, interactive displays, projectors, classroom cameras, lab instruments, 3D printers, and specialized academic equipment across every department.

Physical security and access control

IP cameras, card readers, door controllers, intercoms, visitor management systems, and perimeter security devices across every campus building.

Facilities and building systems

HVAC controllers, energy management systems, lighting automation, elevator systems, and smart building infrastructure — often connected but never inventoried.

Network infrastructure devices

Managed and unmanaged switches, wireless access points, VoIP phones, network printers, and IoT-enabled campus infrastructure devices.

Guest and event devices

Conference visitor devices, event equipment, vendor tech, and temporary guest connections — devices that appear and disappear with every event and semester.

Deployment

Full campus visibility in under five minutes — no agents, no taps.

IoT Secure connects via your existing DNS infrastructure. There is nothing to install on campus devices, no network reconfiguration, and no disruption to academic operations.

  1. Connect to your network without touching any device

    IoT Secure integrates via DNS forwarding or passive network traffic analysis. No agents. No SPAN ports. No changes to your campus network. Deployment typically completes in under five minutes.

  2. Build a live, continuously updated campus inventory

    Every device connecting to campus networks is discovered and profiled — by type, manufacturer, OS, firmware, open ports, and network behavior. The inventory updates in real time as devices join and leave.

  3. Identify CVEs and exposure across every device category

    IoT Secure surfaces vulnerability context for cameras, printers, smart boards, HVAC controllers, and every other device that traditional scanners miss. No active probing. No disruption to academic or facilities operations.

  4. Enforce segmentation using your existing network

    Segment high-risk devices, isolate compromised assets, and block unsafe lateral movement using your existing switches, firewalls, and DNS infrastructure — no hardware upgrades and no additional budget required.

Funding and Compliance

Support for the funding programs and requirements that matter to education.

Education organizations face a unique combination of limited budgets, compliance requirements, and available cybersecurity funding. IoT Secure supports the documentation and controls these programs require.

FCC E-Rate Cybersecurity Pilot

Up to $200M

The FCC's E-Rate Cybersecurity Pilot Program funds firewall services and cybersecurity services for eligible K-12 schools and libraries. IoT Secure supports the device visibility and network security controls this program addresses.

Who qualifies: K-12 public and private schools, school districts, and libraries participating in E-Rate.

Status: Applications accepted through the USAC portal — check current program status.

  • Device inventory and visibility documentation
  • Network segmentation and firewall integration support
  • Cybersecurity service classification for eligible applicants

CISA K-12 Cybersecurity Support

Free resources and services

CISA's K-12 Education Technology Open-Source Security Technical Assistance (EOTSS) program provides free resources, assessments, and guidance. IoT Secure aligns with CISA's recommended controls for school districts.

Who qualifies: K-12 school districts and state education agencies.

Status: Ongoing — no application deadline.

  • Asset inventory aligns with CISA recommended baseline controls
  • Segmentation validation supports CISA guidance for school networks
  • Ransomware risk reduction documentation

State and Federal Education Grants

Varies by program

Multiple state-level cybersecurity grant programs and federal Title IV funding streams support technology and security investments for K-12 and higher education institutions. IoT Secure's documentation supports grant applications and compliance requirements.

Who qualifies: K-12 districts, community colleges, and higher education institutions — requirements vary by state and program.

Status: Varies by program and state.

  • Documentation for cybersecurity posture assessments
  • Evidence of controls for grant application requirements
  • Compliance reporting for ongoing program requirements

Education Outcomes

From campus blind spots to a defensible, documented security posture.

K-12 security teams and higher education IT departments use IoT Secure to gain device visibility they never had before — and act on it without expanding headcount or replacing infrastructure.

Complete campus device inventory

Every managed and unmanaged device — by type, manufacturer, OS, firmware, and behavior — continuously updated as the campus changes each semester.

Agentless vulnerability context

CVE and exposure detail for cameras, printers, smart boards, HVAC, and every other device that traditional scanners cannot safely reach.

Ransomware lateral movement reduction

Segmentation gaps identified and enforcement applied — before ransomware can use flat campus networks to spread from one compromised device across the entire institution.

E-Rate and insurance documentation

Device visibility reports, segmentation evidence, and cybersecurity control documentation that satisfies E-Rate pilot, cyber insurance, and compliance requirements.

Multi-site and multi-building visibility

Unified device inventory and security posture across multiple buildings, campuses, and network segments from a single management platform.

Built for lean IT teams

No specialist knowledge required. IoT Secure deploys in minutes and maintains itself continuously — ideal for IT teams managing large campus environments with limited staff.

Campus Security

See what is connected to your campus network today.

IoT Secure deploys in under five minutes with no agents, no network changes, and no disruption. Start with full campus device visibility and build your security program from there.