Case Study: Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai achieves safer online learning and BYOD control with Sophos

Facing Critical Security Challenges, Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD) chooses to protect students and staff

Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD) faced critical ICT security challenges from unmanaged mobile devices, a growing BYOD environment, malware and spam threats, and students exposed to harmful web content. To gain granular control, easy deployment and comprehensive reporting without disrupting teaching, the school selected Sophos—deploying Sophos Mobile Device Management (MDM) and Sophos Central Endpoint Protection Advanced.

Sophos MDM gave SISD the ability to manage and control BYOD and school-owned devices (including lock, wipe and locate) and Sophos Central Endpoint Protection Advanced delivered next‑gen, cloud‑managed protection that pre-filters HTTP traffic, blocks dangerous sites, and enforces web, application and data policies. The result: enforced surfing and usage restrictions, a ringside view of student activity, stronger malware defense (including 100% malware detection by Sophos Mobile Security for Android), and a safer online learning environment for students and staff.

Swiss International Scientific School

Samir Alsulahat

Head of ICT