A common starting point for securing campus networks is to deploy endpoint security and access control in the residence halls network (or ResNet) for securing student access. One of the benefits is making sure that students’ computers are up to date with operating system patches, anti-virus and anti-spyware protection before allowing network access. This is a great start toward securing access to your network, but where do you go from here?

Chances are there’s a similar need for securing other network areas, including academic and administration buildings, the student life center, the library, and even outdoors where wireless access is available. Threats to your network can come from anywhere on campus, not just from within the ResNet, so securing the rest of your campus network is critical as well – and automating security is critical to simplify IT operations and allow you to reclaim valuable staff time.

Bradford’s Network Sentry family helps you automate endpoint security policies throughout your campus network by delivering visibility, endpoint compliance, remediation, control, and monitoring capabilities, along with a flexible platform that will allow you to deploy more advanced security and management functions when you are ready.