Trend Micro Mobile Security Academic
Trend Micro Mobile Security Academic provides essential mobile threat protection for academic institutions, securing up to 1,000 users for two years.
- Coverage for Mobile Threats: Protection against malware, phishing, and unsafe apps targeting mobile devices.
- Academic Institution Focus: Tailored security solutions designed for the unique needs of educational environments.
- User and Device Protection: Secures devices used by students, faculty, and staff, safeguarding sensitive institutional data.
- Two-Year Subscription: Ensures continuous security coverage and predictable budgeting for an extended period.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Trend Micro Mobile Security Academic is a subscription-based cybersecurity solution designed to protect mobile devices within educational institutions. It offers advanced threat detection and prevention capabilities to safeguard against mobile malware, phishing attacks, and other cyber threats that could compromise sensitive student and institutional data.
This solution is ideal for academic organizations, including universities, colleges, and K-12 school districts, that utilize mobile devices for administrative tasks, research, and student engagement. It integrates into existing IT infrastructures, providing a critical layer of security for endpoints that are increasingly central to modern educational operations.
- Advanced Mobile Threat Defense: Detects and blocks a wide range of mobile threats, including malware, ransomware, and spyware.
- Phishing and Unsafe Website Protection: Prevents users from accessing malicious websites or falling victim to phishing scams via mobile devices.
- Application Security: Scans apps for potential risks before and after installation, mitigating the threat of malicious software.
- Data Loss Prevention: Helps protect sensitive institutional data from unauthorized access or exfiltration from compromised devices.
- Centralized Management: Provides administrators with tools to monitor security status and manage policies across enrolled devices.
Secure your academic institution's mobile fleet with Trend Micro's specialized security, offering peace of mind and robust protection for your users and data.
What This Solves
Enable secure mobile device usage for students and staff
Enable teams to protect a large fleet of mobile devices used by students and faculty from malware and phishing attacks. Streamline the deployment of security policies across diverse mobile operating systems to maintain a secure digital campus.
universities, colleges, K-12 school districts, research institutions, online learning platforms
Protect sensitive institutional data on mobile endpoints
Automate the detection and removal of mobile threats that could compromise student records, research data, or administrative information. Support compliance requirements by ensuring data privacy and security across all mobile endpoints.
data-intensive academic departments, institutions with research grants, organizations handling PII
Mitigate risks from unsafe applications and websites
Streamline the process of identifying and blocking potentially harmful applications before they can infect devices or steal data. Protect users from accessing malicious websites that could lead to credential theft or malware downloads.
institutions with BYOD policies, organizations with extensive online resource access, environments with high user-generated content
Key Features
Mobile Malware Protection
Detects and removes known and unknown mobile malware, preventing device compromise and data theft.
Phishing and Unsafe Website Blocking
Protects users from accessing malicious links and websites, reducing the risk of credential theft and fraud.
Application Security Scanning
Analyzes apps for risky behaviors or known vulnerabilities before and after installation.
Centralized Management Console
Allows IT administrators to monitor security status, manage policies, and respond to threats efficiently.
Two-Year Subscription Term
Provides extended security coverage and simplifies budget planning for academic institutions.
Industry Applications
Education & Research
Academic institutions require specialized security solutions to protect student data, research intellectual property, and maintain compliance with regulations like FERPA, while managing a diverse range of mobile devices used by students and staff.
Government & Public Sector
Public sector organizations, including educational bodies, often handle sensitive citizen data and must adhere to strict security mandates and compliance frameworks, making robust endpoint protection essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
While not the primary focus, healthcare organizations also manage sensitive patient data (PHI) on mobile devices and face stringent HIPAA compliance requirements, necessitating advanced mobile security similar to that offered here.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions handle highly sensitive customer data and are subject to strict regulatory compliance (e.g., PCI DSS, GLBA), requiring advanced security measures for all endpoints, including mobile devices, to prevent fraud and data breaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of mobile devices are supported?
Trend Micro Mobile Security typically supports a wide range of iOS and Android devices, which are the most common platforms used in academic environments. Specific version compatibility should be confirmed.
How is this solution licensed?
This is a subscription-based license for academic institutions, covering 501 to 1,000 users for a period of two years. Licensing is typically per user or per device, depending on the specific deployment model.
Does this solution require dedicated hardware?
No, Trend Micro Mobile Security is a cloud-based SaaS solution. It does not require dedicated on-premises hardware for its core functionality, making deployment simpler for educational institutions.
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.