Bitdefender GravityZone Security for Mobile Co-Term EDU
Bitdefender GravityZone Security for Mobile provides essential endpoint protection for educational institutions, securing all mobile devices against modern threats for the academic year.
- Coverage for Mobile Threats: Protection against malware, phishing, and unsafe websites on smartphones and tablets.
- Educational Licensing: Special co-termed licensing designed for the academic calendar and budget cycles.
- Data Protection: Safeguards sensitive student and institutional data stored on mobile devices.
- Centralized Management: Enables IT administrators to manage and enforce security policies across all enrolled devices.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Bitdefender GravityZone Security for Mobile offers advanced threat prevention and data security for mobile devices, specifically tailored for educational environments. It provides comprehensive protection against malware, phishing attempts, and data breaches, ensuring the integrity of institutional and personal information on smartphones and tablets.
This solution is ideal for K-12 schools, universities, and research institutions seeking to secure their mobile device fleet. It integrates with existing IT infrastructure, allowing administrators to manage security policies, monitor device status, and respond to threats efficiently, supporting a secure digital learning environment.
- Advanced Malware Protection: Detects and removes known and unknown mobile threats.
- Web Protection: Blocks access to malicious websites and phishing attempts.
- Anti-Theft Features: Helps locate, lock, or wipe lost or stolen devices remotely.
- Application Control: Allows administrators to restrict or allow specific applications.
- Centralized Cloud Console: Provides a single pane of glass for managing security policies and device status.
Secure your institution's mobile endpoints with Bitdefender's advanced security, designed for the unique needs of education.
What This Solves
Secure Student and Staff Mobile Devices
Enable teams to protect all mobile devices used for educational purposes against malware, phishing, and data theft. Streamline the deployment and management of security policies across a diverse fleet of smartphones and tablets.
BYOD programs, institution-issued devices, campus-wide Wi-Fi networks, remote learning environments, digital classroom initiatives
Safeguard Sensitive Educational Data
Automate the protection of sensitive student records, research data, and institutional intellectual property stored on mobile endpoints. Prevent unauthorized access and data leakage through advanced security controls and anti-theft features.
Research institutions, student information systems, administrative data management, compliance-driven environments, secure communication platforms
Simplify Mobile Security Management
Streamline the administration of mobile security policies through a centralized cloud console. Provide IT staff with visibility into device security status, enabling rapid response to potential threats and policy violations.
Centralized IT departments, distributed campus IT, managed IT services for education, technology support teams, IT security operations
Key Features
Advanced Malware and Ransomware Protection
Detects and neutralizes known and unknown threats before they can compromise devices or data.
Phishing and Unsafe URL Blocking
Prevents users from accessing malicious websites or falling victim to phishing scams.
Anti-Theft and Data Wipe
Allows remote locking, locating, or wiping of lost or stolen devices to protect sensitive information.
Application Control
Enables administrators to define which applications are permitted or blocked on managed devices.
Centralized Cloud Management Console
Provides a single interface for policy configuration, device monitoring, and incident response.
Industry Applications
Education & Research
Educational institutions handle vast amounts of sensitive student and research data, making mobile device security critical for compliance with regulations like FERPA and protecting intellectual property.
Government & Public Sector
Public sector organizations, including educational bodies, often have strict data security mandates and require reliable protection for devices used by staff and students to prevent breaches.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
While not the primary focus, healthcare institutions also manage sensitive patient data on mobile devices, requiring robust security to comply with HIPAA and protect patient privacy.
Legal & Professional Services
Firms in this sector handle confidential client information, and securing mobile devices used by employees is essential to maintain client trust and comply with professional conduct rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bitdefender GravityZone Security for Mobile?
It is a cloud-based security solution designed to protect smartphones and tablets from malware, phishing, and other mobile threats. This version is specifically licensed for educational institutions.
How does the 'Co-Term EDU' licensing work?
This licensing is designed to align with the academic calendar, typically expiring at the end of the school year, making it easier for educational institutions to budget and manage renewals.
Can this solution protect both student-owned and institution-owned devices?
Yes, the solution can be deployed on both Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and institution-issued mobile devices, provided they meet the compatibility requirements.
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.