Centripetal CleanINTERNET® for Primary & Secondary Education

We’d all like to think that schools are exempt from cyberattacks. Sadly, that is not the world we live in, and schools have to deal with the same threats and attacks that plague businesses and other organisations. As outlined in the Centripetal White Paper titled Revolutionising Cybersecurity for Education (Reference 1), in 2022- 2023 alone, 10% of primary schools and over 1/3 of secondary schools across the UK suffered data breaches, with the likelihood that the actual number could be significantly higher due to underreporting.

Data breaches, ransomware attacks, political hacktivism, and phishing scams are some of the realities that schools have to protect against and deal with.

Dealing with these attacks is about more than just protecting IT systems and data. It’s about keeping sensitive information safe, ensuring the privacy of young people’s information, and creating a learning environment free from disruption. The stakes are high, and many schools’ current reactive approach to cybersecurity is not good enough. Failing to apply adequate protections can have significant impacts on school finances due to the high costs of cleaning up after a cyberattack.

School networks are often at a higher risk of cyber attack due to their open nature, catering to a large population of students and staff. Their vulnerability is even more significant because of the way the systems get used during a typical school day, the limited cybersecurity budgets, and the abundance of sensitive personal information available for attackers to steal.

Centripetal CleanINTERNET® for Primary & Secondary Education is a revolutionary solution that offers a proactive shield against cyber threats targeting schools. Instead of chasing after attackers, CleanINTERNET® enables schools to stay ahead of the curve by putting intelligence at the forefront of defence.

CleanINTERNET® - A Game Changer for School Cybersecurity

Centripetal’s CleanINTERNET® provides a proactive defence mechanism that is robust in security and cost-effective. Centripetal understands the unique vulnerabilities of primary and secondary schools. We build a defence solution for your open networks, diverse user base, and limited budgets, providing a customisable solution that scales with your needs.

Here’s why CleanINTERNET® is the game-changer every school needs:

Proactive Shielding Technology — CleanINTERNET® employs advanced shielding technology that effectively blocks malicious network attempts, prevents outbound activity to dangerous domains, and significantly reduces reconnaissance traffic. This technology is crucial in mitigating the risk of malware attacks and data exfiltration.
Adapting to Educational Needs—CleanINTERNET® is designed to accommodate school networks' inherently open nature. It offers a robust defence mechanism without imposing substantial costs or requiring extensive cyber analyst teams.
Real-Time Threat Intelligence — By harnessing global threat intelligence, CleanINTERNET® provides visibility into potential threats before they impact the network. This proactive approach shifts the focus from reactive to proactive defence.
Efficiency and Effectiveness — By reducing the number of security events observed, CleanINTERNET® allows IT teams protecting schools to focus more on delivering essential services.

This four-minute video covers what CleanINTERNET® does in real time to protect the networks they are protecting.

A solution for MSPs

As an MSP, we understand the critical role your cybersecurity advice and services play in schools’ continuing operation and safety. Implementing CleanINTERNET® as a component of your security offering is not just about protecting networks. It’s about safeguarding the future of our education systems and ensuring a secure learning environment for students.

Centripetal’s partner network is a community of industry leaders who are joining forces and forging a new intelligence-powered standard to protect networks from cyber threats. Read more about the Centripetal partner network tiers at https://www.centripetal.ai/partners/.

Conclusion

Centripetal and Renaissance work together to promote and deliver CleanINTERNET® threat intelligence and protection solutions to education, the public sector, and industry via MSPs in Ireland. Contact us to find out more and arrange to get a demo of CleanINTERNET® in action. Download the white paper linked in reference 1 below and visit the Centripetal website for more info and resources.

References

Centripetal White Paper: Revolutionising Cybersecurity for Education - https://www.renaissance.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Centripetal-CleanINTERNET-Primary-Secondary-Education-Insights-Document-1.pdf