Bitdefender GravityZone Security for Mobile
Bitdefender GravityZone Security for Mobile provides advanced threat protection and data security for mobile devices used within educational environments, ensuring compliance and safeguarding sensitive information.
- Extended Coverage: Secures all mobile devices accessing educational networks and data.
- Threat Prevention: Guards against malware, phishing, and unsecured Wi-Fi connections.
- Data Protection: Encrypts sensitive data and enables remote wipe capabilities.
- Compliance Support: Helps educational institutions meet data privacy regulations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Bitdefender GravityZone Security for Mobile is a cloud-based solution designed to protect smartphones and tablets from mobile threats. It offers robust security features including anti-malware, anti-phishing, web protection, and device management capabilities, specifically tailored for the unique needs of educational institutions.
This solution is ideal for IT managers and administrators in schools, colleges, and universities who need to secure a diverse fleet of mobile devices used by students and staff. It integrates into existing IT infrastructure, providing centralized control and visibility over mobile security posture.
- Advanced Threat Detection: Real-time scanning for malware and suspicious apps.
- Web and Phishing Protection: Blocks access to malicious websites and phishing attempts.
- Device Management: Enables remote lock, locate, and wipe for lost or stolen devices.
- Application Control: Enforces policies on app usage to prevent data leakage.
- Centralized Console: Provides a single pane of glass for managing security policies and monitoring device status.
Bitdefender GravityZone Security for Mobile offers educational institutions a powerful yet easy-to-manage solution for mobile device security, ensuring a safer digital learning environment.
What This Solves
Enable secure mobile device access for students
Enable educational institutions to provide secure access to school resources and data for students using their own or institution-provided mobile devices. This ensures that student data remains protected and that device usage complies with acceptable use policies.
K-12 schools, universities, online learning platforms, educational technology providers
Protect faculty and staff mobile endpoints
Streamline the protection of mobile devices used by teachers, professors, and administrative staff for work-related activities. This capability helps prevent data loss and unauthorized access to sensitive institutional information from compromised devices.
Higher education institutions, research facilities, school districts, administrative offices
Automate mobile security policy enforcement
Automate the enforcement of security policies across all managed mobile devices, including app restrictions, web filtering, and data encryption. This reduces the manual burden on IT staff and ensures consistent security posture.
Organizations with BYOD policies, institutions managing device fleets, remote learning environments
Key Features
Anti-Malware Protection
Detects and removes malicious software from mobile devices, preventing infections that could compromise data or network access.
Anti-Phishing and Web Protection
Blocks access to malicious websites and phishing attempts, protecting users from credential theft and online scams.
Remote Device Management
Allows IT administrators to remotely lock, locate, or wipe lost or stolen devices, preventing unauthorized access to sensitive data.
Application Control
Enables administrators to define and enforce policies on which applications can be installed and run on devices, reducing the risk of data leakage.
Centralized Cloud Console
Provides a single, intuitive interface for managing security policies, monitoring device status, and responding to threats across the entire mobile fleet.
Industry Applications
Education & Research
Educational institutions handle vast amounts of sensitive student and staff data, making mobile device security critical for compliance with regulations like FERPA and protecting against data breaches.
Government & Public Sector
Public sector organizations, including schools and universities, must secure mobile devices used by employees and students to protect citizen data and maintain operational integrity against cyber threats.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
While primarily for education, healthcare organizations also manage sensitive patient data on mobile devices, requiring robust security to comply with HIPAA and protect electronic health records.
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 financial regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of mobile devices are supported?
This solution supports a wide range of Android and iOS devices, including smartphones and tablets, commonly used in educational settings.
How does this product help with compliance?
It assists educational institutions in meeting data privacy regulations like FERPA by securing sensitive student and staff data on mobile devices and providing audit trails for security events.
Is this a cloud-based solution?
Yes, Bitdefender GravityZone Security for Mobile is a cloud-based SaaS product, meaning it is managed through a web console and requires no on-premises server infrastructure.
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.