Solutions for Educational Institutions and Library Systems Protecting Your Users: Keeping educational resources, like the Internet, openly available also exposes users to inappropriate content and network security threats. Schools and libraries possess the important responsibility of protecting minors from exposure to improper subject matter and visual imagery. Mana Security’s solutions protect all aspects of Internet and Network Security Management, ranging from filtering inappropriate Web sites, managed anti-virus inoculation, preventing harmful downloads to prioritizing bandwidth. Mana Security’s Education & Library packages provide a complete security platform for a wide array of security products and services. Mana Security offers discounted rates for educational-based institutions and provides flexible, affordable turn-key solutions. Mana Security can help protect users like students and/or patrons by providing completely managed CIPA-compliant solutions like: Managed Content Filtering Service 24x7x365 Firewall Monitoring & Administration Service Managed Anti-Virus Immunization Managed Active E-Mail Filtering Service High Availability Usage & Log Reporting Contact us for information on how we can save you money on our competitive rates and how we can replace your current CIPA security service provider. The Children’s Internet Protection Act was signed into law by former President Bill Clinton in 2000, requiring schools and libraries to block visual depictions that contain or are (1) obscene, or (2) child pornography, or, with respect to use of computers with Internet access by children, (3) harmful to minors. An authorized individual may disable the blocking or filtering system for use by an adult to enable access for bona fide research or other lawful purpose. These new laws place restrictions on the use of funding that is available through the Library Services and Technology Act, Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, and on the Universal Service discount program known as the E-rate (Public Law 106-554). Under CIPA, libraries and schools must show that the filters are installed to receive an education rate, or e-rate, funding. The e-rate program is designed to help wire the nation's 84,000 public schools and 16,000 public libraries. CIPA compliance requires more than simply implementing a content filtering solution. Schools need to develop an "Internet Safety Policy" that addresses a broad range of issues, from hacking, chat room and e-mail safety to the protection of students personal online information. In order to be eligible for E-rate funding, school and library authorities must certify that they have adopted and implemented an Internet safety policy addressing the following: Access by minors to inappropriate matter on the Internet and World Wide Web; The safety and security of minors when using electronic mail, chat rooms, and other forms of direct electronic communications; Unauthorized access, including so-called “hacking,” and other unlawful activities by minors online; Unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal information regarding minors; Measures designed to restrict minors’ access to materials harmful to minors. Ensure the protection of your Internet users by calling to inquire about how your institution or organization can work towards a secure CIPA-compliant solution.