E-RATE SECURITY SOLUTIONS
Utilize E-rate funding to assist in buying network, wireless, secure email and cybersecurity solutions
Through its global channel of more than 21,000 technology partners, SonicWall is actively involved in helping K-12 education organizations cost-effectively obtain and deploy network security solutions. SonicWall provides a broad array of E-rate-eligible products and services, including firewalls, wireless access points and turnkey Security-as-a-Service solutions.
WHAT IS E-RATE?
- Maintaining a secure network is one of the top challenges faced by K-12 school districts
- To help, the E-rate program, launched by the FCC, makes telecommunications, security, networking and information services more affordable for schools, campuses, districts and libraries
- Program managed by Universal Service Administration Company (USAC)
- USAC provides yearly Eligible Services List (ESL), which outlines the types of products and services that can be procured via E-rate program discounts
- Key dates include 470 Filing (download form) and the 471 Filing (download form)
E-Rate Funding for SonicWall Solutions
- SonicWall helps eligible districts leverage the U.S. federal E-rate program to obtain critical wireless and network security technology
- SonicWall wireless security products are 100% eligible for discounts using the E-rate program
- Access points may be complemented by SonicWall firewalls, which are partially eligible under E-rate (services like content filtering are not eligible)
E-RATE GUIDANCE BY SONICWALL EXPERTS
- SonicWall experts are available to discuss your security plan for your network, wireless or security solutions
- Receive guidance finding a solution that meets your needs and is within compliance of the E-rate program
- Choose between traditional capital outlay for equipment or opt for our convenient security subscriptions
WISCONSIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS REMAIN ENGANGED IN STUDENT RESEARCH WITHOUT FEAR OF MALWARE
- Wisconsin Public Schools reimagined how to protect critical assets, such as student records, sensitive data and other PII
- The district improved overall uptime, increased performance and met regulatory compliance standards — all while reducing TCO
- Key features included powerful firewall performance, deep packet inspection of encrypted (TLS/SSL) traffic and an integrated, easy-to-use VPN solution