Cybersecurity for K-12

Create a secure, safe and positive learning experience and defend against complex threats with a holistic approach to K-12 cybersecurity.

Addressing K-12’s Challenges

As K-12 organizations expand their use of technology, bad actors are developing more sophisticated ransomware and extortion tactics. To defend against evolving threats, K-12 needs cybersecurity solutions that provide customized management and compliance across the digital estate. Get up to speed on the threat landscape with our latest ransomware and extortion report.

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A holistic approach to K-12

1

Ensure student safety

Specialized features tailored to education-specific needs help maintain a safe online learning environment for students and ensure compliance with internet usage policies and data privacy.

2

Enable continuity of education

Advanced threat detection and prevention capabilities safeguard against various cyber threats— such as malware, ransomware and phishing attacks—to prevent interruption of education.

3

Overcome workforce challenges

Leverage AI and ML to automate monitoring and response activities, making it easier to operate at machine scale and overcome workforce, time, and effort limitations.

4

Optimize investments

Palo Alto Networks’ single-platform approach reduces the complexity of creating and managing policies, simplifies integration with existing technologies, and enables automation—decreasing both capex and opex.

Forrester Total Economic Impact™ Study

Explore the cost savings and strategic value your enterprise could achieve with Palo Alto Networks solutions.

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Secure K-12 with E-Rate Funding

U.S. schools, districts and libraries can take advantage of E-Rate funding to secure connections and keep students and their data safe. Palo Alto Networks ML-powered next-generation firewalls and associated SD-WAN and malware prevention services are eligible for E-Rate discounts. Learn more about how K-12 can offset the cost of funding secure environments by visiting our E-Rate page.

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case studies

Alameda County Office of Education

Highlights

  • Delivers stronger security.
  • Provides schools with the flexibility to tailor policies.
  • Insulates students from inappropriate online content.
  • Ensures effective protection against cyberthreats.
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Testimonial

Access to network services is an important part of the overall educational process, and we're here to make sure our kids and teachers get the most out of every online learning opportunity safely and securely. Palo Alto Networks is central to making that possible.

Ryan Choate, IT Director for ACOE


  • Delivers stronger security.
  • Provides schools with the flexibility to tailor policies.
  • Insulates students from inappropriate online content.
  • Ensures effective protection against cyberthreats.

Read the Story

Access to network services is an important part of the overall educational process, and we're here to make sure our kids and teachers get the most out of every online learning opportunity safely and securely. Palo Alto Networks is central to making that possible.

Ryan Choate, IT Director for ACOE

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