Extra layers of security built into education devices
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Request a call backThe right laptops or tablets can make a big difference to your school or college's security strategy
So you’ve secured your network and you’re protecting students from online harm with effective content filtering and proactive monitoring. Now take a look at your devices.
A laptop left on the bus, or a break-in at home can easily put your school or college’s devices into the wrong hands. Even when being legitimately used by students and staff, a poorly guarded device can be an attractive “attack surface” for digital nasties to exploit.
Device-based security is your first line of defence, with both the operating system and the device hardware itself playing a big part.
Whether you choose Google Chrome, Apple iOS or Windows based devices, they all have something to offer when it comes to security features. Our Education IT Specialists are always happy to explain the options.
Take security to a new level and protect identities, devices and data with a Windows-based environment
A Windows-based environment has so much to offer when it comes to strengthening your school or college's security defences. Here's just a few examples:
BitLocker Drive Encryption
Integrated into Windows 10, BitLocker prevents access to the data on school or college devices should they fall into the wrong hands. It encrypts the whole hard drive, making data unreadable without entering the right encryption key.
Windows Hello sign-in
Say goodbye to passwords that can be forgotten or shared. Instead, give students and staff using Windows 10 a faster, more secure way to unlock devices using facial recognition, fingerprint or companion devices1.
Defend your digital landscape
Protect your learning environment from digital security threats with:
- Windows 10 Defender
Helps protect against viruses, pop-ups and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. - Windows 10 Device Guard
Block anything other than your school or college’s trusted apps for better protection against malware. You’ll even be able to block unwanted and inappropriate apps using AppLocker with the Windows Store. - Windows 10 Credential Guard
Protects against exploitation of domain credentials to stop hackers from taking over your school or college network.
Even more secure with EMS
Combining the features of Windows 10 with the Microsoft Enterprise Mobility and Security suite (EM&S) enables you to add even more security to your learning environment. It includes:
- Azure Active Directory
Microsoft’s trusted identity and access management solution helps you safeguard credentials and connect students and staff securely to the apps they need. - Microsoft Intune
Via a simple web console, you can simplify the set up and management of your student and teacher devices. In just a few steps, you can deploy apps to specific users, so they only see what they’re meant to. You can also quickly apply device settings that create a safe and secure classroom experience.
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Learn moreAnd depending on the make and model of device you choose, you can boost security even further
When it comes to choosing devices like laptops and tablets, there’s a lot to think about. Including the way the device hardware itself can contribute to your school or college’s security defences. Lots of devices designed for education offer security features that are built right in to the physical hardware. And here, we’ve picked out a few that can really help in an academic setting.
Our Education IT Specialists are on hand to talk you through the options and focus in on the security features that are most important to you.
HP Sure View protects against prying eyes
When students and staff are working in public places, it only takes one sneaky person looking over their shoulder to create a potential data breach. Available on some HP models, Sure View acts as an integrated privacy screen. It reduces up to 95% of visible light when the screen is viewed from the side, making it dark and unreadable.
Microsoft Surface with security in-built
With security features including a built-in firewall, an anti-malware solution and automatic updates on some devices, you’ll always be running the most up to date and secure versions of Teams and Office 365. This makes maintenance for IT staff simpler, as they don’t need to worry when and how an update is being rolled out.
Acer PCGuard
Some Acer Veriton models offer an instant recovery solution called PCGuard, which offers protection against viruses, malware and misuse. It allows you to recover an entire system to a pre-set status within seconds – making it perfect for public-use computers like those in your ICT suite or school library.
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Knox - Mobile security solution
Get Samsung tablet and smartphone devices classroom ready, straight from the box with Knox. It enables complete control over security profiles and student access. It also helps to keep student and teacher data separate and private. Knox multi-layer security is built-in to both hardware and software.
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Apple builds for privacy and security
All Apple products are built with an integrated approach to privacy and security, helping schools and colleges to keep student work and personal information secure. And with Managed Apple IDs, you can control student information and can choose to enable, or disable apps and services such as iMessage, FaceTime, or student progress reporting with the Schoolwork app.
Sliding privacy camera shutter
Some devices, like certain models from the Lenovo range, have an in-built privacy shutter. Simple but effective, the sliding cover blocks the camera lens when not in use. Encouraging students to use it, especially when at home, helps protect against unauthorised access to their device's camera and defends against predatory safeguarding threats.
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Things you need to know
- 1. Compatible devices required
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