Lightspeed Filter – The First Line of Defense in K-12 Cybersecurity

In today’s education landscape, where technology is integral to learning, safeguarding students and staff from cybersecurity threats is essential. With ransomware attacks on the rise, especially in K-12 schools, protecting networks and devices has become a top priority. That’s where Lightspeed Filter comes in, offering schools a robust and reliable first line of defense.

Lightspeed Filter goes beyond simple content filtering. It blocks access to harmful websites that can carry phishing, malware, or ransomware, preventing these threats from reaching students and district networks. With over 3.5 billion security threat requests blocked each year and 22 million students protected, it’s clear that Lightspeed Filter is a critical component of any district’s cybersecurity strategy.

What sets Lightspeed Filter apart is its ability to filter on and off campus, ensuring that students remain protected no matter where they access the internet. This end-to-end protection is made possible through our patented Smart Agent technology, which can perform SSL decryption and block risky sites in real time. Additionally, the filter can categorize over 150,000 domains and videos every day, ensuring continuous protection from emerging threats.

One of the unique features of Lightspeed Filter is the ability to block unknown or uncategorized sites, which means that even newly created malicious sites are stopped in their tracks. This, combined with integration into industry-leading protection lists like PhishTank, MI6, and the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), ensures that districts are always a step ahead in the cybersecurity game.

Moreover, Lightspeed Filter doesn’t just work in isolation. It integrates seamlessly with your district’s existing firewalls and security systems, allowing for a comprehensive cybersecurity solution. It even has Data APIs that can connect filter activity to SIEM solutions, giving IT teams greater visibility into potential threats and improving response times.

In a world where the education sector is increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, Lightspeed Filter provides districts with a proactive and comprehensive solution to keep their students, staff, and data safe. It’s not just about filtering content; it’s about building a safer, more secure digital environment for learning.