SafeDNS
Why content filtering is important in Schools: First of all, it’s the law. According to the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), public schools must use a CIPA compliant filtering service to protect the learning environment. And use of these systems is required to maintain eligibility in the federal E-Rate program. If your school violates CIPA, you may lose eligibility, sacrificing all discounts received through the initiative. We use several tools to handle content filtering for your school or business. SafeDNS is just one of them.
SafeDNS allows administratros to filter out inappropriate or harmful content on the internet. This includes blocking access to websites with adult content, violence, gambling, or other categories deemed unsuitable.
Malware Protection: It helps protect users from accessing websites that may contain malware, phishing scams, or other online threats. By blocking access to these sites at the DNS level, it prevents users from inadvertently exposing themselves to such risks.
Safe Search Enforcement: SafeDNS can enforce safe search settings on popular search engines like Google, Bing, and Yahoo. This ensures that users receive filtered search results even if they attempt to bypass content filters through search queries.
Customizable Policies: Users can typically customize filtering policies based on their specific needs or preferences. This might include whitelisting or blacklisting specific websites, creating different filtering rules for different user groups or devices, and setting up time-based access controls.
Reporting and Analytics: SafeDNS often provides reporting and analytics features that allow administrators to monitor internet usage, view activity logs, and generate reports on blocked content or attempted access to restricted websites.
Overall, SafeDNS aims to provide a safer and more secure internet browsing experience for individuals, families, schools, and businesses by filtering out harmful or inappropriate content and protecting against online threats.
GoGuardian
GoGuardian offers a range of products designed to enhance digital learning environments while ensuring student safety and productivity. These products include:
GoGuardian Teacher: A classroom management tool that allows teachers to monitor and manage student activity on school-issued devices in real-time, enabling them to guide and support students’ online learning experiences.
GoGuardian Admin: A platform for school administrators to monitor and filter internet access, set policies, and gain insights into student online behavior across the entire school or district network.
GoGuardian Beacon: A suicide and self-harm prevention solution that uses machine learning algorithms to analyze online activity and detect signs of potential threats, allowing for timely intervention and support.
GoGuardian Fleet: A device management solution that helps schools manage and maintain their fleet of Chromebooks or other devices, including inventory management, remote troubleshooting, and device tracking.
These tools aim to create a safer and more productive digital learning environment for students while providing educators and administrators with the necessary tools to effectively manage and support student technology usage.
Securly
Securly – Another cloud based platform offering insight and guardrails for student wellness. One of the platform’s features is proactive support for students at risk of bullying, depression, violence, and other concerning behaviors through communication monitoring.
