As a small, low-budget county school district, ensuring fast and secure data services for both students and staff is a top priority. With hundreds of users accessing the network daily— many of whom may not be cautious about the websites they visit or the programs they download—the district needed a reliable cybersecurity solution to safeguard its systems.

Since we have implemented ESET, we have never had any major incidents and have been protected from the minor incidents. IT support has always been excellent and timely.

THE CYBERSECURITY CHALLENGE

The district faced the challenge of managing a large number of users who were not always diligent about cybersecurity best practices. Protecting against malware, phishing attacks, and unauthorized software installations was a constant concern. The district needed a cost-effective solution that could provide comprehensive protection across multiple attack vectors.

THE CYBERSECURITY SOLUTION

The decision to choose ESET was driven by two key factors: affordability and the ability to defend against a wide range of cyber threats. As a small school district with limited IT resources, finding a solution that offered strong protection without exceeding budget constraints was crucial.

Today, ESET PROTECT Entry secures more than 1,000 endpoints for the district with comprehensive, multilayered protection. After several years of successful ESET service, the district recently transitioned to ESET’s cloud-based platform, which further simplified security management, improved affordability, and reduced IT workloads.

“Switching to cloud-based security management eliminated the need to maintain an additional server, reducing costs and streamlining updates.”

The district’s experience with ESET has been overwhelmingly positive. The product has consistently provided strong protection, and ESET’s IT support has been reliable and responsive whenever needed. Thanks to ESET, the district can focus on its core mission—educating students—without worrying about cybersecurity threats.