Securly - Web Filter for Schools

"Securly Filter opened the door for school-issued devices to be used anywhere safely. And the Home app gives parents equitable access to student devices and Internet controls that they might not otherwise have."

John Vincent Director of Technology, Chico USD

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12,000+

schools served

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8,600,000+

students supported

10 billion+

activities analyzed

Securly Filter is one of the most widely used edtech tools in the U.S. Source: The EdTech Top 40 (2022-23 School Year), LearnPlatform by Instructure

The #1 web filter for K-12 schools and districts

We pioneered the first cloud-based web filter for K-12. Today, we continue to push the boundaries of what a web filter should be.

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Simple, seamless cloud-based filtering

Replace bulky and confusing filtering appliances with easy-to-manage and scalable cloud web filtering. Filter's true cloud architecture delivers unlimited amounts of bandwidth and concurrent connections.

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Any device, anywhere

Filter all of your school's traffic, all of the time — whether devices are on-campus, off-campus, or BYOD. Chromebooks. iPads. Macs and PCs. Securly Filter safeguards students across any device or operating system.

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Features built for K-12

Securly Filter is designed from the ground up for K-12 schools and districts, with features designed for busy IT teams.

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Securly Filter goes beyond just filtering

Every school needs a web filter. But that doesn't mean you should settle for less.

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Engage and empower families

Give parents/caregivers more control when devices go home and opportunities to get involved in their kids' learning.

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Make better budget decisions

Know exactly what edtech tools are being used, by whom, and how often. Measure how district resources are used, so you can determine your return on academic achievement and make data-supported decisions.

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Teach AI safely and transparently

Teach students how to use generative AI, while maintaining visibility and control over how students interact with it.

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"Filter gives us peace of mind, especially when students have devices at home. Not only are we following our legal responsibilities and protecting students, but we are also opening up access and educational opportunities."

Michael Nikson Instructional Technology Coordinator, School District of Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin

Give families control over student devices

With the Securly Home app, families can monitor and limit their students' screen time and view their child's web activity on their school-owned device. You choose what types of activity parents can see.

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Web filtering features built for K-12

Go beyond CIPA compliance with web filtering that does everything you need, with none of the hassle.

Live activity feed

See students' online activities at a glance with a visual audit trail of sites visited, exact searches, and video thumbnails.

Blocked site alerts

Receive email alerts for blocked sites only to minimize alert noise.

Shared reporting

Quickly download, schedule, and email reports by organizational unit (OU).

Policy map

Move OUs between policies, create custom groups, and allow or deny access - all without needing Google or Azure directories.

Take-home policies

Control how your school devices are filtered, even when they're off-network.

Guest policies

Easily define how to address outside devices on your network.

Time-based policies

Apply filtering rules to OUs based on a specific schedule with time-based policies (perfect for after-school clubs and lots more).

Custom Groups

Create new groups without needing to create new OUs, plus manage and map them with custom groups.

Extensive YouTube controls

Get Google Admin-style control over YouTube, even on Windows devices - but with even more customizable options.

Extensions for everything

Extensions for Chromebooks, and Chrome/Edge on Windows/macOS.

SmartPAC

Patented technology allows for user-level reporting on iOS devices without requiring login — a helpful feature for younger students on iPads.

Smart DNS

Gain full control and visibility into encrypted sites through selective proxying.

Cloud-based and scalable

Replace bulky and confusing filtering appliances with easy-to-manage and scalable cloud web filtering.

PageScan

Never worry about new websites - PageScan technology scans for inappropriate images and keywords, and categorizes new sites as soon as they're accessed.

Management delegation

Reduce IT admin workload by delegating the task of policy management for certain OUs to teachers or other staff members, reducing IT admin requests.

Streamlined BYOD

Know who's using unmanaged devices and report on encrypted traffic coming from those devices with our unique selective SSL decryption.

Parent access

Give parents/caregivers control over and visibility into online activities when devices go home.

Fast and helpful support

Get the answers you need when you need them with dedicated support managers.

Edtech usage analytics

View real-time usage data for all your applications, websites, and devices in a single dashboard.

Public approved app list

Review privacy policies, manage your list of approved edtech apps, and provide transparency to your school community.

ROI reporting

Know which edtech investments are underutilized or unused to inform renewal decisions and allocate funds more effectively.

Guide student AI interactions

Provide students with an AI chat interface that helps them understand the responsible and ethical use of AI.

Prevent AI misuse

Keep an eye on students' AI chats to identify misuse and ensure academic integrity is maintained.

Maintain data privacy

Rest easy knowing student data is protected and you're complying with regulations.

Turn your district's web filter data into actionable insights

Securly Discern streamlines data collection and analysis with cutting-edge AI, empowering leaders to make informed decisions benefiting students and staff.

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