Bitdefender GravityZone Security for Mobile - Education
Bitdefender GravityZone Security for Mobile provides essential endpoint protection for educational institutions, securing up to 149 devices for two years.
- Coverage: Secures mobile devices against malware, phishing, and data loss.
- Duration: Valid for a 2-year subscription term.
- Scope: Protects a range of 100 to 149 devices.
- Value: Enhances data security and privacy for students and staff.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Bitdefender GravityZone Security for Mobile is a cloud-based solution designed to protect smartphones and tablets used by educational institutions. It offers advanced threat detection and data security features to safeguard sensitive information on mobile endpoints.
This solution is ideal for IT managers and administrators in schools, colleges, and universities who need to secure a fleet of mobile devices. It integrates into existing IT infrastructure, providing centralized management and policy enforcement for mobile security.
- Advanced Threat Protection: Detects and blocks malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks targeting mobile devices.
- Data Security: Enforces encryption and remote wipe capabilities to protect sensitive institutional and personal data.
- Web Filtering: Prevents access to malicious or inappropriate websites, enhancing online safety.
- Application Control: Manages and restricts the use of specific applications on managed devices.
- Centralized Management: Provides a single console for policy configuration, monitoring, and reporting across all protected devices.
This mobile security solution offers educational organizations a cost-effective way to protect their mobile fleet and ensure data privacy.
What This Solves
Enable Secure Mobile Device Usage for Students
Enable students to safely use their mobile devices for educational purposes without exposing institutional data to threats. Streamline the deployment of security policies across a large number of student devices.
K-12 schools, universities, online learning platforms, BYOD programs
Protect Staff and Faculty Mobile Data
Protect sensitive institutional data accessed or stored on mobile devices used by faculty and staff. Automate the enforcement of security policies to prevent unauthorized access or data leakage.
Higher education institutions, research facilities, administrative offices
Ensure Compliance with Data Privacy Regulations
Ensure compliance with educational data privacy regulations like FERPA by securing mobile endpoints. Streamline the management of security controls to meet audit requirements.
Public school districts, private universities, vocational schools
Key Features
Anti-malware and Anti-phishing Protection
Defends mobile devices against a wide range of cyber threats, preventing infections and data compromise.
Web Filtering
Blocks access to malicious or inappropriate websites, safeguarding users from online dangers.
Remote Wipe and Lock
Allows administrators to remotely erase or lock lost or stolen devices, protecting sensitive data.
Application Control
Enables administrators to manage which applications can be installed and run on devices, enhancing security and productivity.
Centralized Cloud Management
Provides a single pane of glass for managing security policies, monitoring device status, and generating reports.
Industry Applications
Education & Research
Educational institutions handle vast amounts of sensitive student and staff data, requiring robust security to comply with regulations like FERPA and protect against cyber threats targeting academic environments.
Government & Public Sector
Public sector organizations, including educational bodies, must adhere to strict data protection mandates and secure a diverse range of devices used by employees and citizens.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
While not the primary focus, healthcare organizations also manage sensitive personal data on mobile devices and require strong security to meet HIPAA compliance and protect patient information.
Legal & Professional Services
Firms in this sector handle confidential client information that, if compromised on mobile devices, could lead to severe legal and reputational damage, necessitating advanced endpoint security.
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. Specific version compatibility can be confirmed upon request.
Can this solution manage devices that are not owned by the institution (BYOD)?
Yes, the solution can be configured to manage BYOD devices, allowing institutions to enforce security policies without full device control, protecting both institutional and personal data.
How is the software deployed and managed?
The software is deployed via app stores or mobile device management (MDM) solutions. Management is handled through the Bitdefender GravityZone cloud console, accessible via a web browser.
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.