Cybersecurity for school boards and higher education

Safeguard your school’s online environment

We want top-tier education in our schools, so why not have top-tier cybersecurity as well?

Protected school networks reduce malware risk, improve performance and create safer environments for online learning.

As open environments with unique risk profiles, schools are prime targets for ransomware and other types of malware. School boards also require content filtering that recognizes the different needs of the schools they support. CIRA is pleased to offer a DNS Firewall program designed specifically for Canadian school boards and higher education.

Why CIRA DNS Firewall is the best fit for your school:

Add a protective layer against malicious websites, blocking access to potentially harmful content—safeguarding your network and devices from cyber threats

A cost-effective, low-maintenance cybersecurity layer that seamlessly fits with your stack, including Chromebook deployments

Automatically block malicious websites with over 200,000 new threats added daily and custom content blocking rules

Made-in-Canada malware protection; your data never leaves the Great White North

Works on your school’s network or remote devices to protect your students on campus and at home.

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“CIRA’s DNS Firewall and their unique commitment to Canada’s educational backbone networks makes it a great choice for our schools.”

Jaymon Lefebvre, Director of IT Services, Wild Rose School District

Case study

Transforming cybersecurity at Yukon University with CIRA XDR

Despite its remote location, Yukon University is not immune to cyber threats as malicious actors can easily extend their reach far across the digital landscape. This underscores the need for skilled cybersecurity experts to be properly equipped to combat these threats and protect the university, its students and valuable research data—no matter where you are.

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Why CIRA?

We’re building a better online Canada for every generation

CIRA works very closely with research networks in Canada to deliver services that are well peered to the same networks schools use, ensuring students, faculty and administration are well connected. This all plays into CIRA’s goal to help build a trusted internet in Canada.

As a not-for-profit and unlike our competitors, the money we make doesn’t go to shareholders or private equity firms. It goes straight back into strengthening and protecting Canada’s internet through our Net Good program, making your investment in cybersecurity not only good for your school but for Canada as a whole.

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