Is SSL Decryption Needed For K-12?
Is SSL Decryption Needed For K-12?
WHY IT MATTERS FOR STUDENTS
Without SSL Decryption, Internet filtering and monitoring tools can only see the top-level domain of a requested website. They can’t see the full path of the request: They can’t see keyword search terms or what kind of content is returned.
WHY IT MATTERS FOR SECURITY
The widespread use of SSL encryption has made it appealing for hackers to disguise their attacks within SSL-protected sessions. Without a deeper inspection of SSL-encrypted web traffic to make sure it’s legitimate, you could be exposing your schools to greater risks.
WHY DEGRADATION IS NOT AN ISSUE
While SSL decryption can reduce network speeds – in some cases, quite dramatically – That’s not a problem with ContentKeeper’s TurboBridge technology that allows intelligent SSL inspection at multi-gig speeds.
LEWISVILLE ISD
Lewisville ISD required a cost effective and easy to manage solution that could support the successful rollout of approximately 20,000 new ipads in 2013 and their existing network infrastructure, ensuring Web use remained CIPA compliant. Lewisville ISD deployed ContentKeeper Web Filter Pro to secure all of its allocated 1:1 devices, and future-proof the school’s wireless network for BYOD mobile use.
Syracuse City School District
The Syracuse City School District was looking for an easy, cost effective way to scale and upgrade its filtering system speed. Hearing testimonials from a local network partners, Syracuse City decided to give ContentKeeper a try. ContentKeeper gave them better performance, more fine-tuned control, and provided exceptional support.
KEY FEATURES
Advanced Web Filtering, Intelligent SSL Inspection, Granular Social Media Controls, 1:1 / BYOD Policy-Based Controls, Web Activity Reporting, and Redundancy & Scalability.
MAIN BENEFITS
Reduce Administrative Costs, Manage SSL Encrypted Traffic, Secure Mobile Devices, Enable Safe Social Media Access, Ensure Policy Compliance and Support Multi-Gigabit Filtering.