Bitdefender GravityZone Security for Mobile - Co-term EDU
Bitdefender GravityZone Security for Mobile provides advanced threat protection and data security for mobile devices across your educational institution, ensuring compliance and safeguarding sensitive information.
- Extended Coverage: Ensures continuous protection for all enrolled mobile devices throughout the academic year.
- Threat Prevention: Guards against malware, phishing, and unsafe web pages targeting mobile endpoints.
- Data Security: Encrypts sensitive data and enforces device policies to prevent unauthorized access.
- Centralized Management: Offers a single console for policy enforcement, device tracking, and security reporting.
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, web protection, anti-phishing, and application control, all managed through a centralized console.
This solution is ideal for educational institutions seeking to secure the mobile devices used by students and staff. It helps maintain data privacy, enforce acceptable use policies, and protect against the growing landscape of mobile-specific cyber threats within a school or university environment.
- Advanced Mobile Threat Defense: Detects and removes malware, ransomware, and other mobile threats.
- Web and Phishing Protection: Blocks access to malicious websites and fraudulent phishing attempts.
- Application Control: Manages and restricts the use of specific applications on mobile devices.
- Device Management & Security: Enforces passcodes, encryption, and remote wipe capabilities.
- Centralized Cloud Console: Provides easy deployment, policy management, and reporting for all managed devices.
Secure your institution's mobile fleet with Bitdefender GravityZone Security for Mobile, offering enterprise-grade protection tailored for educational needs.
What This Solves
Enable Secure Mobile Device Access for Students
Enable educational institutions to provide secure access to school resources and data via student-owned or institution-issued mobile devices. This ensures that student privacy is maintained and that devices do not become vectors for malware or data loss.
BYOD programs, K-12 institutions, higher education campuses, remote learning initiatives, digital classroom environments
Protect Staff and Faculty Mobile Communications
Safeguard sensitive administrative and academic data accessed or stored on mobile devices used by teachers, administrators, and staff. This prevents unauthorized access and protects against phishing and malware targeting mobile communication channels.
Staff device security, administrative data protection, academic research data integrity, secure communication channels, remote work enablement
Enforce Acceptable Use and Data Privacy Policies
Streamline the enforcement of institutional policies regarding mobile device usage and data handling. This includes controlling application access, blocking malicious websites, and ensuring data encryption to meet privacy regulations.
Device policy management, data privacy compliance, student conduct enforcement, network security posture, digital citizenship programs
Key Features
Anti-Malware Protection
Detects and removes known and zero-day malware threats targeting Android and iOS devices, preventing infections and data corruption.
Anti-Phishing and Web Protection
Blocks access to malicious websites and phishing attempts, safeguarding users from credential theft and fraudulent content.
Application Control
Allows administrators to block or allow specific applications, preventing the use of risky or non-compliant software on managed devices.
Device Encryption and Passcode Enforcement
Ensures that data stored on the device is protected with strong encryption and that devices are secured with mandatory passcodes.
Remote Wipe and Lock
Enables administrators to remotely lock or wipe a lost or stolen device, preventing unauthorized access to sensitive institutional data.
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.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers use mobile devices for patient care and data access, requiring robust security to comply with HIPAA and protect electronic health records from mobile threats.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies must secure sensitive citizen data and internal communications on mobile devices, adhering to strict security mandates and protecting against state-sponsored or criminal cyber threats.
Finance & Insurance
Financial and insurance organizations handle highly confidential customer financial data, necessitating strong mobile security to prevent fraud, protect account information, and meet regulatory requirements like PCI DSS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of mobile devices does Bitdefender GravityZone Security for Mobile support?
This solution supports a wide range of mobile devices running Android and iOS operating systems. It is designed to protect both smartphones and tablets.
How is the software deployed and managed?
The software is deployed via mobile device management profiles and managed through a centralized, cloud-based console. This allows for easy policy configuration, device enrollment, and security monitoring.
Does this solution protect against data loss if a device is lost or stolen?
Yes, the solution includes features like remote lock and remote wipe, allowing administrators to secure or erase data from a lost or stolen device to prevent unauthorized access.
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.