8e6 solutions for Education

The Internet has become an interactive and valuable resource for students, educators and schools, but has also created challenges around child safety, excessive bandwidth consumption and legal liability. In addition, CIPA requires schools to filter Internet content in order to receive federal E-rate funding.

8e6 offers a wide range of Internet filtering and reporting appliances that help schools maintain a safe and productive environment for students and staff, conserve network bandwidth and help avoid legal liabilities. We provide a solution that easily integrates into your current network infrastructure, freeing up overburdened IT managers and staff to focus on other mission critical projects.

Why 8e6?

• One-source provider — 8e6 owns the complete solution
• Dedicated filtering and reporting appliances do not compromise other server/network function.
• “Pass-by Technology” offers unparalleled performance and scalability
• Easy to install, configure and support
• Free 24/7 technical support
• No hidden/additional charge for Premium categories
• Provides a seamless filtering environment for remote laptop computers

Key Product Features:

• Comprehensive 90+ category database automatically updated on a daily basis with a customer feedback module
• Wildcard Feature ensures complete protection from MySpace.com and other such online communities
• Blocks access to anonymous proxies, URLS, FTP, Instant Messaging, Peer-to-Peer, and Newsgroups
• Google and Yahoo SafeSearch Enforcement blocks access to inappropriate content within the Google/Yahoo search engines, including images
• “X-Strikes” blocking sets limits on students attempting to access “unacceptable sites”
• Multi-level administration allows customized filtering for teachers, students and staff at various locations
• Filters file downloads by type/extension — stops executables, music, video and broadband radio to help conserve network bandwidth
• Authentication with Active Directory®, eDirectory®, and other LDAP-based directory services

Success Stories:

Rhode Island Network
Cobb County School Districts
Region 17 Education Service Center
Franklin Lakes Public Schools
East Antrim Institute for Further and Higher Education
San Diego City Schools
White Paper: “Google-Yahoo Safe Search Enforcement ”