Trend Micro Mobile Security Academic
Trend Micro Mobile Security Academic provides advanced protection for academic institutions, safeguarding up to 5,000 users against mobile threats.
- Advanced Threat Defense: Coverage against malware, phishing, and ransomware targeting mobile devices.
- Data Protection: Protection for sensitive student and institutional data stored on or accessed via mobile devices.
- Compliance Support: Helps meet data privacy regulations by securing mobile endpoints.
- User-Centric Security: Ensures a secure mobile experience for students and staff without hindering productivity.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Trend Micro Mobile Security Academic is a cloud-based cybersecurity solution designed to protect mobile devices within educational institutions. It offers robust defense against a wide range of mobile threats, including malware, phishing attacks, and data breaches, ensuring the integrity of academic data and user privacy.
This solution is ideal for IT managers and administrators in academic settings, from K-12 schools to universities, who need to secure a large number of mobile devices used by students and faculty. It integrates into existing IT infrastructure to provide a centralized security management layer for diverse mobile endpoints.
- Mobile Threat Prevention: Detects and removes malware, ransomware, and other malicious applications.
- Web and Phishing Protection: Blocks access to malicious websites and phishing attempts.
- Data Loss Prevention: Secures sensitive academic and personal data on mobile devices.
- Application Control: Manages and restricts the use of unauthorized or risky applications.
- Centralized Management: Provides a single console for policy enforcement and threat monitoring across all managed devices.
Secure your academic institution's mobile environment with Trend Micro's specialized security, offering enterprise-grade protection tailored for educational needs.
What This Solves
Enable secure mobile device access for students
Enable students to securely access educational resources and campus networks using their personal or institution-issued mobile devices. This ensures that device usage aligns with institutional security policies and protects against mobile malware.
BYOD programs, campus Wi-Fi networks, online learning platforms, student information systems, remote access
Protect faculty and staff mobile communications
Streamline the protection of sensitive faculty and staff communications and data stored on mobile devices. This capability helps prevent data leakage and ensures that institutional information remains confidential and secure.
remote work policies, administrative data access, internal communication tools, sensitive research data, HR systems
Automate mobile threat detection and response
Automate the detection and remediation of mobile threats across the academic network. This reduces the burden on IT staff by proactively identifying and neutralizing risks before they impact operations or data integrity.
network security monitoring, incident response planning, security operations centers, endpoint management, compliance reporting
Key Features
Advanced Malware Protection
Detects and removes known and unknown mobile malware, safeguarding devices and data from infection.
Phishing and Web Threat Prevention
Blocks access to malicious websites and phishing attempts, protecting users from credential theft and fraudulent sites.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Prevents sensitive academic or personal data from being exfiltrated from mobile devices.
Application Control
Allows administrators to block or allow specific applications, preventing the use of risky or non-compliant software.
Centralized Management Console
Provides a single pane of glass for policy management, threat monitoring, and reporting across all managed mobile devices.
Industry Applications
Education & Research
Academic 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 educational bodies require secure IT infrastructure to protect citizen data and ensure operational continuity, often facing stringent security mandates and compliance requirements.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
While primarily for academic use, healthcare-adjacent research institutions within universities must protect patient data (PHI) in compliance with HIPAA, making mobile security a key concern.
Finance & Insurance
Financial and insurance firms, including those with academic or training divisions, must secure sensitive financial data and customer information accessed via mobile devices, adhering to strict regulatory standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trend Micro Mobile Security Academic?
It is a cybersecurity solution designed for academic institutions to protect mobile devices used by students and staff. It offers protection against malware, phishing, and data loss.
Who is the target audience for this product?
This product is intended for academic institutions, including universities, colleges, and K-12 school districts, with 2,001 to 5,000 users who need to secure mobile devices.
How is this product billed?
This is a subscription-based service, typically billed annually or monthly per user, providing ongoing access to security updates and threat intelligence.
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.