Secure Higher and Further Education with Fortinet
Supporting a Secure Smart Campus with Support for Free Expression
Protecting the Integrity of Higher and Further Education Networks
The Fortinet Security Fabric provides comprehensive, high-performance security to protect college and university networks. Fortinet has integrated solutions to cover all attack surfaces and ensure sensitive research, devices, and personal data are protected. In addition, our centralized management and reporting simplify security operations and reduce total cost of ownership.
Embracing Security Operations in the Educational Sector
Achieving a balance between people, processes, and tools is key. Fortinet solutions and services help create this balance, providing a comprehensive cybersecurity framework for educational institutions. With Fortinet technology, IT teams can easily identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks while also enhancing user experience and maintaining data privacy.
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Safeguarding Higher and Further Education from Sophisticated Threats
Discover why the Fortinet Security Fabric is the ideal solution for higher and further education SecOps. With a security-first approach, we're providing end-to-end protection across networks, clouds, endpoints, and applications. Integrate voice, cyber, and physical security provide seamless monitoring and management with automated threat response and advanced threat intelligence, saving valuable time.
Learn moreChallenges
Risk management & incident response
Poor asset data that delays cyber-attack recovery
Risk strategy
Minimal awareness or training resulting in reactive responses
Ever expanding attack surface
More remote learning and WFA increases size, complexity, and scope of cyber-event management
Resource challenges
Workload and risks increase due to limited qualified talent
Insufficient cyber awareness
Cyber-awareness programs sometimes considered costly and taking staff away from teaching
Why Fortinet
Comprehensive, Integrated Security
Our all-in-one security solution covers network, cloud, endpoint, application security, and more
Proactive Threat Intelligence
Our proactive security solutions use advanced threat intel to detect and prevent cyber-attacks
Scalable and Flexible
Our scalable security adapts to changing needs, including remote learning and work from anywhere
Awareness & Training Programs
Our cyber-awareness programs reduce human error risks with minimal disruption
Academic Partner Program
Working with academic institutions to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive cybersecurity workforce
Analyst recognition
Evaluation and assessment from leading industry research firms
Case Studies
Following our migration to the new FortiGate firewalls, we saw rapid improvements. Performance has never been higher, while network security is much easier to manage.”
- Renyk de’Vandre, Network Development Manager - Core Infrastructure, University of Birmingham
We needed an easy-to-manage solution with strong monitoring and reporting capabilities. This is exactly what we found from the Fortinet’s products.”
- Stephen Harvey, Head of Digital Services, Arts University Bournemouth
To keep delivering the highest quality services, we have to keep our connectivity up to date. Fortinet’s product has transformed the day to day running and performance of our IT infrastructure. Our new solution has already proved its value, with complaints to IT about internet outages dropping to zero.”
- The Derby College Group
We needed a solution that would allow us to extend our existing security framework into the cloud, while maintaining full control and visibility across the entire infrastructure. Using the Fortinet Fabric Connector for Azure Cloud Services, together with virtual instances of the FortiGate NGFW gave us single-pane-of-glass control and visibility over everything.”
- Marc Verstraaten, Cloud Architect, Wageningen University & Research
Cybersecurity, everywhere you need it
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Further higher education institutions are rapidly adopting technology, embracing cloud services, mobile applications, and IoT devices for smart campus initiatives. However, these advancements pose heightened risks to network security, intellectual property, and personal data. As campuses resemble mini-cities with an extensive attack surface, robust network infrastructures are essential to safeguard people, processes, and tools. Discover how the Fortinet Security Fabric effectively addresses cybersecurity challenges in higher education through a self-guided tour.
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Unique Cybersecurity Considerations for Community Colleges »
Community and technical colleges have several unique needs regarding cybersecurity, ranging from staffing challenges to the proliferation of students and faculty bringing their own devices to the school’s network.
Embracing Security Operations in the Educational Sector »
Creating and maintaining effective information security and cybersecurity operations in education comes down to people, processes, and tools. It’s crucial for IT and security leaders across the entire spectrum of educational institutions to find the right balance between the three.
Leading Cybersecurity in Higher Education »
Schools need dedicated, skilled, and experienced executive leadership that is empowered, resourced, and responsible for campuswide cybersecurity issues.
Protecting Higher Education with the Fortinet Security Fabric »
American Rescue Plan for Education: A Reference Guide »
American Rescue Plan Act allows schools to fund IT and security projects with Fortinet that will enable educators to move forward with their missions.
Securing Higher Education »
Deliver an outstanding Wi-Fi experience with complete protection from evolving threats using Fortinet’s Infrastructure Access solution for higher education.
