Building a Safer Learning Environment for Students at Murray City School District

Located in the heart of the Salt Lake Valley, the Murray City School District serves about 5,700 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. As the district navigates the complexities of modern education, they face significant challenges, particularly with cybersecurity. With increasing threats from sophisticated cyberattacks to the risk of students attempting to bypass network security, the district needed advanced analytics and management tools to help address these challenges and create a secure learning experience for students and staff.

Challenges

• Data Security Risks: Increasing cybersecurity threats pose significant risks to the protection of sensitive student data and information.
• Students Bypassing the Network: Many students are actively seeking ways to circumvent network security protocols, which can lead to unauthorized access and potential vulnerabilities within the system.
• Resource Limitations: With a large number of devices connected to the network, it can be challenging to monitor and manage all of these resources effectively.

Extreme Solutions

• ExtremeCloud IQ - Site Engine
• Extreme Wireless Access
• Extreme Wired Access

Results

• Enhanced Data Protection: With enhanced visibility into the network, the district has improved the safeguarding of sensitive data.
• Improved Network Security: The deployment of robust analytics tools allowed for better monitoring of network activity, effectively helping the team identify and mitigate risk proactively.
• Streamlined Device Management: The district gained better visibility and control over its extensive network connecting thousands of devices, enabling streamlined management, quicker responses to threats, and improved overall performance.