Introduction
As K-12 networks grow and more schools and districts move toward one-to-one computing programs, the need has never been greater for secure learning environments. Security in schools and administrative offices is a concern for K-12 school districts, from both physical and network standpoints.
Districts need reliable security and incident warning systems, as well as safeguards that keep data from being altered, destroyed or accessed by unauthorized parties. Districts also need to monitor their networks and protect them from attacks and unmanaged access points, includ- ing infected laptops and rogue access points.
Alcatel-Lucent offers extensive knowledge and expertise for protecting network and school system infrastructures and information. Alcatel-Lucent’s security solution helps
schools and districts understand their security require- ments, identify vulnerabilities and reduce risk, as well as defend against and respond to attacks.
Alcatel-Lucent’s security consulting and integration services help districts improve their security policies, practices and use of technologies. In addition, Alcatel- Lucent helps customers address threat and vulnerability management through 24/7 security monitoring and crisis management capabilities.
In addition to network security, physical security is also necessary in today’s learning environments. Networks pro- vide an ideal medium for sharing information, including dispersing time-sensitive voice and video traffic network- wide. District-wide communications include district alerts, text messaging, paging, conferencing, E911 and support for school lockdown procedures.
