Managed IT Services for Education

ProActive Technology Group can help schools and educational institutions implement robust security measures to protect against cyber threats. This can include firewalls, antivirus software, and other security tools.

Here are a few alarming statistics every educational facility needs to be aware of:

• Cisco Talos states during their 2022 Year in Review that the Education sector is the NUMBER ONE targeted vertical of 2022.
• According to a report by the Education Week Research Center, almost half of all K-12 schools in the United States have experienced a cyber attack in the past year.
• A survey conducted by the International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology found that 70% of schools reported experiencing at least one cyber attack in the past year.
• The average cost of a cyber attack on a school or educational institution is estimated to be around $15,000.
• According to the National Cyber Security Alliance, only about one third of K-12 schools have a comprehensive cybersecurity plan in place.

These statistics highlight the importance of taking cybersecurity seriously in the education sector. Schools and educational institutions need to be proactive in protecting themselves and their students from cyber threats.

This means that we can assist educational institutions with E-rate services in a number of ways. E-rate is a program administered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that provides discounts to schools and libraries for telecommunications, Internet access, and internal connections. MSPs can help educational institutions navigate the E-rate program and identify eligible services, as well as assist with the application process.

We can also help educational institutions identify the most cost-effective E-rate-eligible solutions and services, such as broadband Internet and networking equipment, and assist with the implementation and maintenance of these services. In addition, we offer ongoing support and maintenance for E-rate-funded services to ensure that they are operating optimally and meeting the needs of the educational institution.

Overall, we can help educational institutions take advantage of the E-rate program by providing expertise and support throughout the process of applying for and implementing E-rate-funded services.