Bitdefender GravityZone Security for Mobile
Bitdefender GravityZone Security for Mobile provides advanced threat protection and data security for mobile devices across educational institutions, ensuring compliance and safeguarding sensitive information.
- Endpoint Protection: Coverage for mobile devices against malware, phishing, and other cyber threats.
- Data Security: Protection for sensitive student and staff data stored on mobile devices.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet educational data privacy regulations like FERPA.
- Centralized Management: Entitlement to manage and monitor all protected mobile devices from a single console.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Bitdefender GravityZone Security for Mobile is a cloud-based solution designed to protect smartphones and tablets from advanced cyber threats. It offers essential security features including malware scanning, web protection, and anti-phishing capabilities, specifically tailored for the unique needs of educational environments.
This service is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in schools, universities, and other educational organizations. It integrates into existing IT infrastructure, providing a layer of security for devices used by students and faculty, thereby protecting institutional data and ensuring a safer digital learning experience.
- Advanced Threat Prevention: Defends against a wide range of mobile malware, ransomware, and zero-day exploits.
- Web and Phishing Protection: Blocks access to malicious websites and phishing attempts.
- Device Management: Enables remote lock, wipe, and location tracking for lost or stolen devices.
- Application Control: Allows administrators to set policies for app usage on managed devices.
- Centralized Console: Provides a single pane of glass for managing security policies and monitoring device status.
Protect your educational institution's mobile fleet with Bitdefender's proven security, offering peace of mind for IT teams and a safer environment for students and staff.
What This Solves
Enable secure mobile device access for students
Enable teams to provide students with secure access to educational resources via their mobile devices. Streamline the deployment of security policies across a large number of student-owned or institution-provided devices.
BYOD programs, institutional device fleets, remote learning environments, campus networks
Protect faculty and staff mobile endpoints
Protect faculty and staff mobile devices from malware and phishing threats that could compromise institutional data. Automate the enforcement of security policies to maintain a consistent security posture across all mobile endpoints.
Hybrid work models, administrative device usage, sensitive data access, remote work enablement
Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations
Streamline compliance with regulations like FERPA by securing sensitive student and staff information on mobile devices. Enable teams to enforce data protection policies and respond effectively to security incidents.
Student information systems, research data handling, administrative record keeping, regulated data environments
Key Features
Advanced Malware Protection
Detects and removes known and unknown mobile threats, preventing infections and data compromise.
Web and Phishing Filtering
Blocks access to malicious websites and deceptive links, safeguarding users from online fraud.
Anti-Theft Features
Allows remote lock, wipe, and location tracking of lost or stolen devices, protecting sensitive data.
Application Control
Enables administrators to restrict or allow specific applications on managed devices, enhancing security and productivity.
Centralized Cloud Management
Provides a single console for policy enforcement, reporting, and device monitoring, simplifying IT administration.
Industry Applications
Education & Research
Educational institutions handle vast amounts of sensitive student data, making mobile device security critical for FERPA compliance and protecting against cyber threats targeting academic environments.
Government & Public Sector
Public sector organizations, including government agencies and public schools, must secure mobile devices used by staff to protect citizen data and maintain operational integrity against evolving threats.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers use mobile devices for patient care and data access, requiring robust security to comply with HIPAA and protect sensitive health information from breaches.
Finance & Insurance
Financial and insurance firms handle highly sensitive customer financial data on mobile devices, necessitating strong security measures to prevent fraud and comply with strict regulatory requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of mobile devices are supported?
The solution supports a wide range of Android and iOS devices, including smartphones and tablets, commonly used in educational settings.
How does this help with educational compliance?
By securing sensitive student and staff data on mobile devices, it aids in meeting data privacy regulations such as FERPA, reducing the risk of non-compliance penalties.
Can I manage devices used by students?
Yes, the platform allows for centralized management of both institution-owned devices and, with appropriate policies, student-owned devices participating in BYOD programs.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.