Penfield Central School District Cybersecurity Strategy

This case study outlines the cybersecurity strategy implemented by Penfield Central School District, a K-12 public school system located in Monroe County, NY. The district faced significant challenges in maintaining network visibility and protecting against cyber threats, particularly ransomware attacks targeting educational institutions. With a limited IT staff managing over 5000 endpoints, the district sought a solution to enhance their threat detection capabilities. They deployed Clear NDR, an advanced network detection and response solution, which provided increased visibility into their network traffic and reduced alert fatigue. The implementation of Clear NDR allowed the IT team to identify serious threats while minimizing false positives. The system's ease of use enabled a single technician to effectively monitor the network. The outcome of this deployment has been a significant improvement in the district's cybersecurity posture, ensuring better protection for students and staff against potential cyber threats.