Foley Public Schools
The Client
Foley Public Schools
Industry: Education
Location: Foley, Minnesota
Solution: Ostra’s Extend Security Package & Managed Firewall
The Situation
The Foley Public School District relies on a small IT team of two. They manage 270 endpoints which covers staff and nearly 1,900 students, relying on large-scale tools like CrowdStrike and traditional firewalls with limited visibility into network threats. Focused on supporting seamless teaching and learning, they faced challenges balancing operational demands with evolving cybersecurity threats and compliance needs.
Key Challenges
- Increasingly advanced cyber threats, including phishing, ransomware, and data breaches
- Budget limitations and outdated systems hindering effective data protection
- Growing challenges meeting regulatory and cyber insurance requirements
How Did Ostra Help?
Partnering with Ostra Cybersecurity, Foley Public School District gained access to comprehensive 24/7 threat monitoring and advanced endpoint protection. This extended visibility and proactive detection capabilities enabled quick identification, and mitigation of potential threats. Ostra’s scalable, cloud-ready solutions ensured minimal operational disruption while meeting budgetary constraints and compliance standards.
Results
- Improved Threat Detection & Risk Reduction: Real-time monitoring extended visibility and proactively mitigated risks
- Compliance Acheivement: Ensured adherence to regulatory requirements and cyber liability insurance standards
- Cost Savings: The enhanced solutions saved the equivalent cost of employing three full-time cybersecurity professionals, allowing more strategic allocation of resources
From The Client
"Ostra has been a true partner in every sense—meeting us where we were, understanding our unique needs, and delivering a tailored cybersecurity solution that fit our budget." — Paul Schieffert, Director of Technology