Overview

November 15

Are you navigating the complexities of K-12 cybersecurity while trying to stretch your school’s budget? The E-Rate program, an FCC initiative, offers schools like yours a path to secure networks and data at a fraction of the cost.

Join the Center for Digital Education and Sophos for an in-depth webinar to explore the critical steps for leveraging E-Rate funding and ensuring your school’s cybersecurity is ahead of the curve. Industry experts will also break down how to build a security framework that protects students, staff, and your district’s most sensitive information.

Watch the webinar to:

Learn exactly how E-Rate funding can cover key components of your cybersecurity infrastructure, reducing costs by up to 90%.
Get real-world examples of schools that have successfully enhanced their network security with E-Rate-funded solutions.
Understand the cybersecurity tools eligible for E-Rate and how they help protect your district from growing threats like malware and unauthorized access.

Speakers

Craig Allen

Contracts and Capture Manager, Public Sector, Sophos

Craig Allen currently serves as the Public Sector Contracts and Capture Manager at Sophos, bringing expertise in public sector, sales, and management. He has 10+ years of experience with the E-rate program and leads the go to market strategy for E-rate at Sophos.

Paul Zindell

Director of Sales Engineering, Public Sector, Sophos

Paul brings over two decades of cybersecurity expertise, working directly with customers and partners. Currently leading the Public Sector Sales Engineering team at Sophos, he has developed the "Sophos Protected Classroom," a security framework tailored for educational institutions that is both practical and easy to implement, ensuring optimal security for K-12 and higher education. Outside of work, Paul enjoys spending quality time with his family and spending time outdoors, hiking, skiing or riding his motorcycle!

Michael J. Martirano — Moderator

Dr. Michael J. Martirano is a Senior Fellow for the Center for Digital Government. He is a seasoned educational leader, serving over 40 years in the public education sector. He has served as a science and math teacher, a principal and assistant principal at the elementary, middle and high school levels, a central office administrator, a local superintendent in two counties in the state of Maryland and as the state superintendent of schools for the great state of West Virginia. He holds a bachelor of science degree and two masters of education degrees from the University of Maryland and a doctorate in School Management and Instructional Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. Additionally, he is a completer of the Leadership Coaching for Organizational Performance program at American University in Washington, DC. He the recipient of over thirty awards and honors during his distinguished career including being named the Outstanding Alumni from the College of Education at the University of Maryland, the Most Admired CEO and the Innovator of the Year by the Daily Record in the state of Maryland and the Exceptional School Superintendent Leadership Award given by the National Center for Children and Families.

Webinar

Unlock E-Rate Savings: How to Fortify K-12 Cybersecurity Without Breaking the Budget