Cybersecurity for Private Education
Safeguard Student Data. Secure Every Device. Protect Learning Continuity.
Private schools, colleges, and universities are rapidly adopting digital learning, hybrid teaching, and IoT-enabled classrooms. Yet while most institutions invest in strong software-level protections, one critical layer often remains exposed — the physical hardware connecting to your network. That’s where
Zerium
comes in.
Why Private Education is
at Risk
Across campuses, new devices are introduced daily.
While traditional endpoint tools and network monitoring systems track behaviour, they often overlook unauthorised or spoofed hardware that appears to function normally.
This opens the door to:
Rogue USB devices used to introduce malware or extract sensitive data
Spoofed peripherals that impersonate trusted classroom or administrative equipment
Shadow IT and unmanaged assets bypassing onboarding controls
Insider threats exploiting physical access points on campus
These risks don’t just threaten data security — they disrupt learning, compromise safeguarding obligations, and jeopardise compliance with frameworks like GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act.
Zerium’s Hardware-Centric Approach
Zerium works closely with education providers to build a layered, hardware-aware cybersecurity strategy tailored to your institution’s environment and compliance requirements.
Gain Full Asset Visibility
Identify and profile every connected device across classrooms, labs, offices, and dormitories — including unmanaged or rogue equipment such as smart boards, printers, or student laptops.
Detect and Block Rogue Devices
Instantly detect spoofed or tampered peripherals using physical-layer fingerprinting — even when they appear legitimate at the software level.
Enforce Zero-Trust Hardware Policies
Apply strict access controls based on device trustworthiness, location, or user type. Automate alerts and responses when unauthorised hardware connects to your campus network.
Automate Compliance Readiness
Generate detailed audit trails and reporting aligned with data protection and safeguarding requirements, demonstrating full control over physical-layer access.
Use Cases in Educational Environments
Zerium’s expertise extends across a variety of financial institutions and operational models.
Zerium’s expertise and Sepio’s platform deliver tangible protection across every area of your institution:
Classroom networks – Secure teaching devices, smart boards, and student BYOD connections.
Student Dormitories –Prevent unauthorised or unmanaged devices from accessing sensitive networks.
Campus Wi-Fi – Detect rogue access points and isolate spoofed or shadow assets
Administrative Systems – Protect staff and student records from physical-layer data leaks.
Guest & Vendor access
– Ensure visiting contractors, suppliers, and partners meet hardware trust policies.
Whether you’re safeguarding student data, maintaining compliance, or preventing downtime, Zerium ensures every device on your network is accounted for — right down to the physical layer.
Aligned with Industry Standards
Educational institutions handle vast amounts of personal and operational data. Zerium ensures your security posture aligns with the frameworks and regulations that matter most:
GDPR
Protect personal data through hardware-level endpoint control.
UK Data Protection Act 2018
Demonstrate accountability and technical safeguards across all connected systems.
CIS Critical Security Controls
Meet foundational controls 1–5 for asset inventory, access management, and device visibility.
Cyber Essentials & Safeguarding Standards
Reinforce your compliance with UK government-recognised cybersecurity best practices for education.
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Apply zero-trust and layered defences across your campus infrastructure.
Why Work with Zerium?
Zerium combines world-class technology with UK-based cybersecurity consulting.
With us, you get:
Tailored implementation designed around your school’s network, facilities, and learning model
Hands-on support for rollout, policy creation, and staff enablement
Continuous advisory services to adapt as your digital campus evolves
Access to Sepio’s industry-leading Hardware Access Control (HAC) platform through a trusted UK partner
From independent schools to higher-education institutions, we help you stay ahead of hardware-based threats and maintain a secure, uninterrupted learning environment.
