Trend Micro Mobile Security for Academia
Trend Micro Mobile Security for Academia provides essential protection for up to 50 users, safeguarding sensitive institutional data on mobile devices.
- Coverage for Devices: Protection against mobile malware, phishing, and unsafe apps targeting academic networks.
- Data Protection: Safeguards sensitive student and faculty information stored on or accessed via mobile devices.
- Compliance Support: Helps academic institutions meet data privacy regulations for mobile endpoints.
- User Protection: Ensures a secure mobile experience for students and staff interacting with institutional resources.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Trend Micro Mobile Security for Academia is a cloud-based cybersecurity solution designed to protect mobile devices used within educational institutions. It offers advanced threat detection and data loss prevention capabilities specifically tailored for the academic environment, covering up to 50 users.
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 with existing IT infrastructure to provide a consistent security posture across all endpoints, ensuring that institutional data remains protected regardless of device location.
- Advanced Threat Defense: Detects and blocks mobile malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks.
- Application Control: Manages and restricts the use of risky or non-compliant mobile applications.
- Data Loss Prevention: Prevents sensitive academic data from being exfiltrated from mobile devices.
- Device Management Integration: Works with common mobile device management platforms for centralized policy enforcement.
- User-Friendly Interface: Provides intuitive dashboards for monitoring security status and managing policies.
This mobile security solution offers academic institutions a cost-effective way to enhance their cybersecurity posture and protect valuable data on the go.
What This Solves
Enable secure mobile access to academic resources
Enable academic staff and students to securely access institutional networks, learning platforms, and sensitive data from their mobile devices. This ensures productivity is maintained while protecting against mobile-specific threats.
cloud-based learning platforms, BYOD policies, remote access, institutional data repositories
Protect sensitive student and research data
Safeguard personally identifiable information (PII) and research data stored on or transmitted by mobile devices. This helps institutions comply with data privacy regulations and prevent costly breaches.
data privacy compliance, research data management, student information systems, secure communications
Manage and control mobile application usage
Streamline the management of mobile applications by identifying and blocking risky or non-compliant apps. This reduces the attack surface and ensures that only approved software is used on institutional devices.
application security policies, device inventory management, endpoint security posture, IT policy enforcement
Key Features
Mobile Threat Defense
Detects and blocks malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks targeting mobile devices, preventing infections and data compromise.
Application Security
Identifies and controls risky applications, reducing the attack surface and ensuring compliance with institutional policies.
Data Loss Prevention
Prevents sensitive academic data from being copied, pasted, or transmitted inappropriately from mobile devices.
Web Threat Protection
Blocks access to malicious websites and phishing sites, protecting users from online scams.
Centralized Management
Provides a single console for managing security policies and monitoring the security status of all protected mobile devices.
Industry Applications
Education & Research
Academic institutions handle vast amounts of sensitive student data and research, requiring robust mobile security to comply with regulations like FERPA and protect intellectual property.
Government & Public Sector
Public sector educational bodies must secure mobile devices used by staff and students to protect sensitive citizen information and maintain operational integrity against cyber threats.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
While primarily for academia, healthcare-adjacent research or administrative functions within educational settings require strong mobile security to protect patient data (HIPAA) and research findings.
Legal & Professional Services
Educational institutions often have legal departments or conduct research involving sensitive legal documents, necessitating secure mobile access and data protection to maintain confidentiality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of devices does Trend Micro Mobile Security support?
This solution supports a wide range of mobile operating systems, including iOS and Android devices commonly used by students and staff.
How does this product help with academic compliance?
It aids in meeting data privacy regulations by protecting sensitive student and institutional data on mobile devices, reducing the risk of non-compliance penalties.
Is this product suitable for a small academic department or a larger university?
The academic version is licensed for 26-50 users, making it ideal for specific departments, smaller institutions, or pilot programs within larger organizations.
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.