Bitdefender GravityZone Security for Mobile - Co-term EDU
Bitdefender GravityZone Security for Mobile provides essential endpoint protection for mobile devices used within educational institutions, ensuring data security and compliance.
- Extended Coverage: Ensures continuous security for mobile devices throughout the co-termination period.
- Data Protection: Safeguards sensitive student and institutional data from mobile threats.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps educational organizations meet data privacy regulations on mobile endpoints.
- Simplified Management: Centralized control over mobile security policies for a diverse user base.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Bitdefender GravityZone Security for Mobile is a cloud-based solution designed to protect smartphones and tablets used by students and staff within educational settings. It offers advanced threat detection, anti-malware capabilities, and data loss prevention features specifically tailored for the mobile environment.
This solution is ideal for IT managers and administrators in schools, colleges, and universities who need to secure a growing number of mobile devices accessing institutional resources. It integrates into existing security frameworks, providing visibility and control over mobile endpoints without requiring extensive on-premises infrastructure.
- Advanced Threat Detection: Identifies and neutralizes malware, phishing attempts, and other mobile-specific threats.
- Data Loss Prevention: Enforces policies to prevent sensitive data from being compromised on lost or stolen devices.
- Web Filtering: Blocks access to malicious websites and inappropriate content, ensuring safe browsing.
- Application Control: Manages which applications can be installed and run on devices, reducing risk.
- Centralized Management Console: Provides a single pane of glass for policy configuration, device monitoring, and incident response.
Secure your educational institution's mobile fleet with Bitdefender's advanced protection, offering peace of mind and robust defense against evolving mobile threats.
What This Solves
Enable Secure Mobile Device Access to Educational Resources
Enable IT teams to provide secure access to school networks, learning platforms, and student data from a variety of mobile devices. Streamline the deployment of security policies across diverse mobile operating systems to maintain a consistent security posture.
BYOD programs, institution-issued devices, cloud-based learning platforms, student information systems
Protect Against Mobile Malware and Phishing Threats
Automate the detection and removal of malware targeting mobile devices, preventing infections that could compromise institutional data. Protect users from malicious websites and phishing attempts designed to steal credentials or sensitive information.
network security, endpoint protection, threat intelligence, data privacy
Enforce Data Loss Prevention on Mobile Endpoints
Implement policies to prevent the unauthorized exfiltration of sensitive student records, research data, or administrative information from mobile devices. Ensure that lost or stolen devices do not result in a data breach through remote wipe and access control capabilities.
data security, compliance management, remote workforce, device management
Key Features
Advanced Anti-Malware Engine
Detects and neutralizes known and zero-day mobile threats, protecting devices and data from infection.
Web Protection
Blocks access to malicious websites and phishing attempts, preventing users from inadvertently exposing credentials or downloading malware.
Application Control
Allows administrators to define which applications are permitted on devices, reducing the attack surface and preventing risky software usage.
Device Management Features
Enables remote lock, wipe, and password enforcement for lost or stolen devices, safeguarding sensitive data.
Centralized Cloud Console
Provides a single interface for managing security policies, monitoring device status, and responding to incidents across the entire mobile fleet.
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 schools and universities, must secure mobile devices used by staff and students to protect citizen data and maintain operational integrity against sophisticated threats.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
While not the primary focus, healthcare organizations often have educational components and use mobile devices for data access, requiring strong security to comply with HIPAA and protect patient information.
Finance & Insurance
Financial and insurance firms, especially those with training or remote access needs, must secure mobile devices to protect sensitive financial data and comply with strict regulatory requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of mobile devices does this solution support?
This solution supports a wide range of mobile devices running iOS and Android operating systems. Specific version compatibility can be found in the product documentation.
How does this solution help with educational compliance?
By securing mobile devices and the data they access, this solution helps educational institutions comply with regulations like FERPA and GDPR, which govern the protection of student and personal data.
Is this a cloud-based or on-premises solution?
Bitdefender GravityZone Security for Mobile is a cloud-based (SaaS) solution, meaning management and updates are handled through the Bitdefender cloud, reducing the need for on-premises 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.