E-Rate Security Solutions

What is E-rate?

• Maintaining a secure network is one of the top challenges faced by K-12 school districts
• To help, the E-rate program, launched by the FCC, makes telecommunications, security, networking and information services more affordable for schools, campuses, districts and libraries
• Program managed by Universal Service Administration Company (USAC)
• USAC provides yearly Eligible Services List (ESL), which outlines the types of products and services that can be procured via E-rate program discounts
• Key dates include 470 Filing and the 471 Filing

E-rate Funding for Sonicwall Solutions

• SonicWall helps eligible districts leverage the U.S. federal E-rate program to obtain critical wireless and network security technology
• SonicWall wireless security products are 100% eligible for discounts using the E-rate program
• Access points may be complemented by SonicWall firewalls, which are partially eligible under E-rate (services like content filtering are not eligible)

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E-rate Guidance by SonicWall Experts

• SonicWall experts are available to discuss your security plan for your network, wireless or security solutions
• Receive guidance finding a solution that meets your needs and is within compliance of the E-rate program
• Choose between traditional capital outlay for equipment or opt for our convenient security subscriptions
• Get easy monthly billing with Security-as-a-Service (SECaaS) pricing

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Wisconsin public schools remain enganged in student research without fear of malware

• Wisconsin Public Schools reimagined how to protect critical assets, such as student records, sensitive data and other PII
• The district improved overall uptime, increased performance and met regulatory compliance standards — all while reducing TCO
• Key features included powerful firewall performance, deep packet inspection of encrypted (TLS/SSL) traffic and an integrated, easy-to-use VPN solution

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