Trend Micro Mobile Security Academic
Trend Micro Mobile Security Academic provides essential protection for organizational mobile devices, covering 1,001 to 2,000 users for a two-year term.
- Extended Protection: Coverage for 1,001-2,000 users over a 2-year subscription term.
- Academic Focus: Tailored security solutions designed for educational institutions.
- Advanced Threat Defense: Proactive defense against mobile malware, phishing, and data breaches.
- Data Privacy Assurance: Safeguards sensitive institutional and student data on mobile endpoints.
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 data protection capabilities to secure endpoints against a wide range of mobile threats.
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 environments to provide a critical layer of security for mobile data and communications.
- Mobile Threat Defense: Detects and removes malware, ransomware, and spyware targeting mobile operating systems.
- Web and App Protection: Blocks access to malicious websites and dangerous applications.
- Data Loss Prevention: Prevents sensitive information from leaving managed devices.
- Device Management Integration: Works with mobile device management (MDM) solutions for centralized control.
- Compliance Support: Helps meet data privacy regulations relevant to educational data.
Secure your academic institution's mobile fleet with Trend Micro's specialized security, offering enterprise-grade protection without the enterprise complexity.
What This Solves
Enable secure mobile device usage for staff and students
Enable teams to deploy and manage mobile devices with confidence, knowing that threats like malware and phishing are actively blocked. Streamline the process of securing a large fleet of academic-owned or BYOD devices.
educational institutions, higher education, K-12 districts, research facilities, remote learning environments
Protect sensitive academic and personal data
Automate the protection of sensitive student records, research data, and personal information stored on mobile devices. Prevent data leakage and unauthorized access, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.
data-intensive research, student information systems, administrative operations, compliance-focused environments
Mitigate risks from mobile application vulnerabilities
Streamline the assessment and blocking of malicious or risky mobile applications before they can compromise devices or networks. Reduce the attack surface by filtering out known threats from app stores.
BYOD programs, managed device fleets, app-centric workflows, network security integration
Key Features
Mobile Malware and Ransomware Protection
Detects and removes a wide range of mobile threats, preventing device compromise and data encryption by malicious actors.
Web and App Reputation Services
Blocks access to malicious websites and dangerous applications, safeguarding users from phishing and drive-by downloads.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for Mobile
Prevents sensitive institutional data from being exfiltrated from managed mobile devices, protecting privacy and intellectual property.
Device Health and Compliance Checks
Ensures devices meet security policies before granting access to corporate resources, reducing risk from non-compliant endpoints.
Centralized Management Console
Provides IT administrators with a single pane of glass to monitor, manage, and secure the entire mobile device fleet.
Industry Applications
Education & Research
Educational institutions handle vast amounts of sensitive student and research data, requiring robust mobile security to comply with regulations like FERPA and protect intellectual property.
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 cyber threats.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
While not the primary focus, healthcare organizations often have academic affiliations and handle sensitive patient data on mobile devices, necessitating strong security and compliance measures.
Finance & Insurance
Financial and insurance firms, especially those with training or research divisions, require secure mobile access to sensitive client data, making mobile security a critical component of their cybersecurity strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of mobile devices does this solution support?
Trend Micro Mobile Security Academic supports major mobile operating systems, including iOS and Android devices commonly used in academic environments.
Can this solution be used with Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs?
Yes, the solution is designed to protect both institution-owned devices and personal devices used for work purposes within a BYOD framework, ensuring data separation and security.
How does this academic version differ from the standard version?
The academic version is specifically priced and packaged for educational institutions, reflecting their unique needs and budget considerations while offering the same core advanced security capabilities.
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.