Features and tools

Securus is a powerful way to curb cyberbullying and improve learning. Its customisable tools also protect your network’s security.

Easy to install, easy to manage

Securus is configured and ready to go on its own server, so you don’t need to find a spare server with sufficient capacity.

• Easy to install and administer
• Easy for teaching staff to manage content
• Plugs straight into your network
• No extra Windows operating or SQL licences required
• No extra server required
• Full technical support

Online and offline monitoring

As a network solution, Securus covers all computer use and every application, including:

• All web activity, including social networking sites like Bebo, MySpace and Facebook
• All online applications, like email and MSN Messenger
• All offline applications, such as Word and PowerPoint
• Laptops, even when disconnected from the school network
• All activity during lessons, even if content is unsaved or deleted

Blocking and filtering

Securus is available with advanced controls for blocking and filtering web access, allowing you to manage:

• AUP display and acceptance
• Time, applications and user permissions
• Access to unsuitable sites
• Unauthorised use of proxy bypass sites

Network management

Use Securus to protect the integrity of your network with tools that monitor and block:

• Attempts at hacking
• Use of network passwords
• Files downloaded from memory sticks
• Unauthorised applications
• Encrypted files

Security

With its own server and proprietary operating system, Securus is totally secure.

• Tamper-proof server
• Anti-virus proof
• Evidence cannot be altered or deleted
• Staff protected from false accusations of tampering

Comprehensive libraries

Securus is designed for schools and recognises the words and phrases that your pupils use, such as slang and text speak.

• Pre-defined policies, word and phrase lists
• Nine comprehensive libraries
• Fully customisable - add your own extra words and phrases
• Regularly updated

Libraries cover bullying, racism, predator grooming, swearing/inappropriate language, pornography, drugs, weapons, gambling and hacking/proxy websites.

Customisable alerting and reporting

Securus is easy to manage and flexible to customise.

• View violations from any PC at any time
• Captures screenshot evidence of any misuse
• Records the time, date, nature of each violation
• Alerts staff of inappropriate activity or potentially serious situations automatically
• Ability to adapt severity coding according to pastoral concerns
• Run regular violation reports