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Do you have a firewall fit for safeguarding your school network?

Is your Firewall fit for safeguarding your School Network?

In today’s digital-first classrooms, schools face an increase in cyber threats, online risks, inappropriate content access and stricter safeguarding requirements. The need for robust network security has never been greater. Your network firewall is your first line of defence, but not all firewalls are fit for your school network.

The big question is do you have a firewall fit for safeguarding your school network and are you confident of its current protection?

Protect students, staff and data with Evolving Networks' Firewall as a Service

Safeguarding in schools is about more than just compliance—it's about creating a secure and supportive learning environment.

At Evolving Networks, we understand the challenges schools face when it comes to cybersecurity and content filtering. We can manage, monitor and protect your entire digital infrastructure with our Firewall as a Service.

Our Firewall as a Service (FWaaS) is tailored specifically to the needs of the education sector. Our solutions are designed to meet and exceed UK education safeguarding standards— providing intelligent protection without the overhead of managing it yourself. Whether you’re a large academy trust or a small rural school, we can build a firewall just for you.

What makes our Firewall as a Service ideal for Schools?

  • Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW): We provide advanced threat protection, application-level control, and deep packet inspection—far beyond the capabilities of traditional firewalls.
  • Zero Trust Firewall Architecture: Every connection is verified, authenticated, and continuously monitored, ensuring only the right people have access to the right resources.
  • Advanced Content Filtering: Block harmful or inappropriate content with granular, policy-based filtering tailored to students and staff roles.
  • Detailed Reporting and Alerts: Gain real-time insights into usage and threats with comprehensive reports that make it easy to demonstrate safeguarding compliance.

Get secure with our Firewall as a Service

With Firewall as a Service, you don’t just get the hardware or software.

You get:

-         A fully managed solution – monitored, updated, and maintained by our network security experts

-         Easy deployment with no interruption during term time

-         Customised configuration – Your firewall. Built by us. Just for you

-         Scalable protection that grows as your school evolves

-         24/7 support and guidance from specialists who understand education IT

Why use Evolving Networks?

Our mission is to make network security easy, effective, and stress-free. Schools across the UK trust us because we know how to implement solutions without disruption, and we tailor everything to the individual needs of your institution.

  • Education-focused expertise
  • Fully managed service – we handle setup, updates, and ongoing monitoring
  • Flexible, scalable, and cost-effective solutions
  • A team of network and security specialists

We don’t just provide firewalls—we build secure, resilient, and high-performance networks designed to support the demands of today’s education sector.

Ready to secure your School

Whether you're reviewing your network security or upgrading an existing setup, we're here to help. Let’s talk about your firewall needs, and how we can build the perfect solution just for your school.

To find out more about our Firewall as a Service visit https://www.evolving.net.uk/firewall-as-a-service

To get in touch and book an appointment, email us at sales@evolving.net.uk or call us– 0330 55 55 333

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