Network Security for Schools That Can't Afford to Wait
Rubi Solution delivers network security for schools and K–12 school districts across the United States. We help protect students, staff, and operations with managed cybersecurity services — and connect districts with the free Fortinet Security Awareness & Training program backed by the White House Cyber Education Initiative.
of education institutions experienced a cybersecurity breach in 2023.
of education institutions agree that cybersecurity skill shortages create additional risk for their organization.
of decision-makers in education say more training and awareness would help reduce cyberattacks.
Fortinet's Security Awareness & Training: Education Edition is offered at no cost to all U.S. K–12 school districts. It covers every layer of the school community — from the classroom to the admin office.
Staff & Faculty Training
Comprehensive awareness training for all school personnel, designed to build lasting security habits.
- Interactive training modules
- Knowledge quizzes and checks
- Micro & nano reinforcement videos
- Certificates of Completion
- Awareness assets and resources
Student Classroom Curriculum
K–12 curriculum developed alongside U.S. teachers to help students apply cybersecurity skills in real life.
- Teacher guides for all grade levels
- Ready-to-teach lesson plans
- Presentation slides
- Student handouts
- Multimedia assets
Admin Portal
Turnkey administration system for district IT teams to run campaigns, track progress, and report results.
- Campaign setup and management
- Real-time monitoring dashboard
- Completion reporting by user
- Aligned to NIST 800-50 / 800-16
- Certificate tracking
Recognized by the Texas Department of Information Resources as a certified cybersecurity training program. Tied to the White House National Cyber Workforce and Education Summit and aligned to NIST 800-50 and NIST 800-16 guidelines.
SOCaaS for Schools
Training teaches your team what to look for. Our Security Operations Center as a Service (SOCaaS) watches for threats 24/7 — so your district stays protected even when your IT team isn't at their desk. Network security for schools requires more than awareness. It requires continuous monitoring.
Learn About SOCaaS24/7 Threat Monitoring
Continuous surveillance of your network, endpoints, and email for signs of intrusion, ransomware, and data exfiltration.
Rapid Incident Response
When a threat is detected, our team responds immediately — minimizing downtime and impact on classroom operations.
Reporting & Compliance Support
Regular security reports tailored for district leadership, school boards, and state reporting requirements.
Lean IT Team Extension
We act as an extension of your internal IT staff — giving you enterprise-grade security without the enterprise headcount.
E-Rate Eligible Services for K–12 Districts
Many of the network security services Rubi provides qualify for E-Rate funding — the federal program that helps schools and libraries afford essential technology.
What Is E-Rate?
The FCC's E-Rate program provides discounts of up to 90% on eligible telecommunications, internet access, and network equipment for schools and libraries. Cybersecurity services including firewall management and network security now qualify under Category 2 funding.
- Up to 90% discount based on school size and location
- Network firewall and security services qualify
- Managed endpoint protection may be eligible
- Rubi assists with documentation and planning
Assess Eligibility
We help your district determine which Rubi services qualify and estimate the discount level for your location.
Plan Your Application
We align service proposals with E-Rate category requirements before the filing window opens.
Deploy & Report
Once funded, we handle deployment and provide documentation needed for USAC reporting and compliance.
Renew & Expand
We support annual renewal cycles and help expand coverage as your district grows its security posture.
Ready to Secure Your District?
Start with the free Fortinet awareness program, add managed network security for schools through SOCaaS, and explore E-Rate funding — all with Rubi guiding you at every step.