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E-rate is a federally mandated program that enables schools and libraries across the United States to affordably obtain new technology, with discounts ranging from 20% to 90% of the costs of goods and services E-rate has approved.
Mirage product offerings have been E-rate approved, and may be found within the Data Protection category of Internal Connections, under firewalls, which are listed in the SLD Eligible Services List as follows:
Description: A firewall is a hardware and software combination that sits at the boundary between an organization's network and the outside world, and protects the network against unauthorized access or intrusions.
Eligibility: A firewall is eligible for discount if it provides basic and reasonable security protections to prevent unauthorized access to the information, software, and systems of an applicant’s eligible components.
The Mirage N-145 and N-245 appliances are eligible for E-rate funds. The N-245 was previously known as Counterpoint 245 and is referenced accordingly on the E-rate list. The N-145 was previously known as Counterpoint 145 and is referenced accordingly on the E-rate list.
Below is the listing information needed to apply for E-rate funds:
Service Provider Name - Mirage Networks, Inc.
Mirage Networks SPIN - 143029861
Product Name - CounterPoint 245
Product SKU - MNAP245GT
Product Description - Firewall appliance to protect interior network from policy violations and malcode. Protects the network against unauthorized access or intrusions for up to 2000 active endpoints.
Product Category - Data Protection
Service Provider Name - Mirage Networks, Inc.
Mirage Networks SPIN - 143029861
Product Name - CounterPoint 145
Product SKU - MNAP145GT
Product Description - Firewall appliance to protect interior network from policy violations and malcode. Protects the network against unauthorized access or intrusions for up to 500 active endpoints.
Product Category - Data Protection
Mirage delivers complete network protection without requiring you to rearchitect your network, replace existing networking equipment, or deploy agents on endpoint devices. Using a flexible and scalable architecture, Mirage protects against zero-day threats and network abuses. The solution can be deployed quickly and easily and begins working immediately.
Mirage safeguards the networks of many educational institutions, including Round Rock ISD. This school district benefits from the seamless network protection that Mirage offers, without the headaches associated with other network access control solutions.
The Challenge:
Despite intrusion detection systems, the school district was unable to stop rapidly propagating threats across a state-of-the-art network serving more than 35,000 students and 4,000 staff members. The IT staff turned to Mirage Networks for help.
The Solution:
The school district implemented Mirage, which immediately stopped threats like Sasser and Welchia from propagating throughout their environment. Additionally, the solution uncovered network abuses arising from incomplete firewall rules and misconfigured PCs.
Benefits:
- Reduced network outages due to widespread worm infections
- Saved hundreds of hours of cleanup
- Within 30 minutes of installation, identified unknown holes in firewalls that were fixed immediately to shut out intruders
Testimonial:
“With our small network IT staff, it is essential that we have an automated solution to stop worms that get past perimeter defenses. With the Mirage Networks solution, instead of 200 or 300 systems to clean up, we’ll only have the initial infection point, which will remain contained until we have the time to remediate that system.”
- Dan Scott, Senior Systems Engineer, Round Rock ISD
To learn more about purchasing Mirage products with E-rate funds, please contact us today at sales@miragenetworks.com or at 866.869.6767.
E-rate is more precisely referred to as the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism. This discount program is administered through the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) of the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC). This not-for-profit corporation was appointed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to ensure that the benefits of telecommunications services reach students and communities across the country.
E-rate funds three service categories: Telecommunications Services, Internet Access, and Internal Connections. Discounts range from 20% to 90% of the costs of eligible services, depending on the level of need and the urban/rural status of the population served. Eligible schools, school districts and libraries may apply individually or as part of a consortium.
E-rate is one of four support mechanisms funded through a Universal Service fee charged to companies that provide interstate and/or international telecommunications services.
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