Case Study: Penfield Central School District achieves stronger cybersecurity and less downtime with ESET PROTECT Entry

Penfield Central School District protects 4,800 Windows 10 endpoints with ESET

The Penfield Central School District, a K-12 public school district in New York, faced significant cybersecurity challenges protecting its 4,800 Windows 10 endpoints. Their outdated antivirus solution from 2009 was ineffective against web-based threats, causing frequent infections that required machines to be re-imaged and resulting in considerable downtime. The solution also lacked a central management console, preventing global monitoring. To address this, the district turned to the ESET PROTECT Enterprise solution from vendor ESET.

ESET implemented its solution seamlessly in 2009, with its professional services team assisting in the deployment. The ESET product was quickly configured with policies deployed via its central management console. The solution runs with a light footprint, remaining invisible to users while providing reliable protection. As a result, the district has not had to reimage a single machine due to infection since implementation, greatly enhancing uptime and providing a secure environment for students and staff.

Penfield Central School District