Case Study: Lytchett Minster School achieves flexible internet control and stronger network security with WatchGuard

Lytchett Minster School protects 1,400 students with WatchGuard

Lytchett Minster School, an "outstanding" rated school, faced challenges with a cumbersome internet service that provided only blanket web filtering. This inflexible system restricted both students and staff equally, making it unmanageable for up to 800 simultaneous users with different access requirements. To modernize its vital IT infrastructure, the school adopted firewall protection from WatchGuard, implementing an XTM 820 appliance.

WatchGuard's solution provided the configuration flexibility needed to fully control internet usage, allowing for customized access levels based on time and individuals. The results included improved efficiency through a single solution for endpoint security, enabling teachers to incorporate online tools into lessons. The IT team reported the XTM 820's performance as "rock solid," allowing them to host services in-house and providing real-time visibility of potential attacks via WatchGuard Dimension.

Lytchett Minster School