Protect Students and Schools from Human Insider Risk

NetClean ProActive detects early indicators of insider compromise before they threaten child safety, student protection, sensitive data, or your institution's reputation.

A growing risk for educational security

Human insider risk, driven by employees accessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on institutional devices, creates leverage for attackers targeting educational institutions. This behavior poses direct threats to children in K-12 schools and students in higher education. NetClean provides early detection so you can protect vulnerable populations, maintain regulatory compliance, and safeguard your organization's integrity.

    Threat landscape

    The rising impact of human-driven security gaps across today’s educational institutions

    Educational institutions face escalating cyber risks that increasingly stem from human-driven vulnerabilities. Insider errors, negligence, and personal digital behavior create openings that attackers exploit to access student records, sensitive data, and critical systems. These numbers show why early detection of human insider risk is essential for protecting students, maintaining operational continuity, and safeguarding institutional trust.

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    82%

    Of K-12 schools experienced at least one cyber incident in 2023-2024 (Ref: 2025 CIS MS-ISAC K-12 Cybersecurity Report).

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    80%+

    Of higher education institutions reported cybersecurity incidents in the past year (Ref: UK Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025).

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    $139M

    Largest settlement involving a U.S. school district (Ref: LAUSD Miramonte case).

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    $2.73M

    Average cost of a ransomware incident in education (Ref: The State of Ransomware in Education 2021).

    Why education is vulnerable

    Key insider risks facing educational institutions

    Educational institutions face unique pressures that amplify insider risk beyond other sectors:

    Service Models

    Strengthen your educational security

    ProActive adapts to your organization's needs with three service models. Each is powered by verified intelligence and built to strengthen your existing security stack.
    Threat Detection
    Fully managed insider threat detection for educational institutions with limited cybersecurity capacity.
    • Managed online & offline detection
    • Minimal setup & fast time-to-value
    • Real-time detection alerts
    • Detailed forensic-grade data
    • Seamless integration with existing tools
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    Threat Analysis
    Perform quick, high-trust analysis of collected indicators to validate threats and support fast, confident decisions.
    • On-demand threat analysis
    • High-confidence yes / no response
    • Delivered via API or platform connectors
    • Supports automation and reporting
    • Seamless integration with existing tools
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    Threat Feed
    Receive continuous streams of threat indicators that power autonomous defense across your educational network.
    • Continuous threat feed
    • Machine-readable data
    • Real-time detection and enrichment
    • Flexible and scalable architecture
    • Seamless integration with existing tools
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    KEY CAPABILITIES

    Built for educational security teams

    • Zero false positives: Law enforcement-validated detection means every alert is confirmed and actionable. No noise, no guesswork.

    • Privacy-first design: Detects only verified high-risk content without surveillance, respecting regulatory and organizational boundaries.

    • FERPA, CIPA, GLBA & HIPAA compliance support: Strengthens FERPA, CIPA, GLBA, HIPAA, and NIST controls with auditable, forensic-grade evidence.

    • Seamless integrations: Integrates directly with your SOC, SIEM, and incident response workflows without disruption.

    • Fast time-to-value: Minimal setup required, intelligence flows into your existing security systems already in place.

    • Enterprise scalability: Supports deployment across K-12 districts, universities, community colleges, and large educational networks.

    For educational teams

    How NetClean protects your institution

    • EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

      Protect students and institutional reputation. Detect high-risk insider behavior before it threatens student safety, educational data, or operations.

      ● Protects student trust and institutional integrity ● Demonstrates ethical leadership and duty of care ● Reduces legal, regulatory, and reputational exposure

    • SECURITY PRACTITIONERS

      Detect what traditional security tools miss. Stop insider threats before they facilitate ransomware, data theft, or student harm.

      ● Zero false positives. Every alert is actionable ● Strengthens ransomware defense through early detection ● Seamless integration with SOC/SIEM platforms

    • COMPLIANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT

      Demonstrate proactive governance. Enable prompt response by compliance, legal, or HR teams before risk escalates.

      ● Provides forensic-grade evidence for regulators ● Simplifies FERPA, CIPA, GLBA, and HIPAA audit preparation ● Supports ethical oversight frameworks with demonstrable accountability

    • HR & PEOPLE TEAMS

      Act early to reduce insider-driven risk. Support responsible workforce management with verified insights.

      ● Enables early intervention before behavior escalates ● Supports consistent, policy-aligned decision making ● Protects employee privacy with minimal data footprint

    Integrations

    Seamless integration with your security stack

    ProActive delivers a new layer of insider-focused threat intelligence that strengthens your institution's defense. Verified intelligence flows directly into your existing security tools and workflows without complexity or disruption to educational operations.
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    Trusted perspective

    Schools have a duty to protect children. When employees access child sexual abuse material on school devices, it's not just a security issue – it's a child safety crisis. NetClean helps schools detect these threats before children are harmed.

    Protect students, data and systems

    Strengthen your institution’s security today

    Human insider risks can impact student safety and institutional reputation. Traditional security tools often miss them. NetClean fills this critical gap with certainty, in full regulatory compliance, and without compromising privacy values.