Indiana SB 159: What K–12 Districts Need to Know About Parent-Controlled Filtering and Tech Policy Updates
Senate Bill 159 isn’t just a filtering update. Two compliance deadlines are now on the horizon, and districts need the right policies and tools in place to meet them. Lightspeed’s platform directly aligns to SB 159’s two core mandates and provides additional value for schools trying to balance safety, connectivity, and digital wellness.
6 Reasons to Take a Fresh Look at Lightspeed Filter™
2025 was a big year for Lightspeed Filter. Across the board, from usability to security, we made bold strides to make our filtering solution not just stronger, but smarter. From smarter filtering AI to faster policy management, this year redefined what districts can expect from their web filter.
Lightspeed Systems Launches Next-Generation Image Blurring to Boost Online Safety in Schools
Lightspeed Systems has just unveiled a new image blurring capability within its acclaimed Lightspeed Filter, bringing schools a powerful new tool to keep students safe online. This innovative feature adds an extra layer of protection against explicit images while still ensuring students and educators have the access they need to valuable learning resources.
From Anonymity to Accountability: How Lightspeed Signal Tackles VPNs and Proxies
Students are increasingly finding ways to bypass web filters using VPNs, proxies, and anonymizers on school-issued devices. This trend poses significant risks to network security and compliance, making it a pressing concern for IT leaders in K-12 schools.
AI Use in the Classroom
AI is a hot topic in our modern landscape – it’s on our phones, our laptops, even on our television sets. The classroom is no exception. AI is making its way there too. In this blog, we’re hoping to help you find solutions to make AI a safe and useful tool in your classrooms.
5 Smart Back-to-School Moves for Stretched IT Teams
With so many demands on tech, it’s easy for IT teams to lose momentum before the year even starts – especially in districts where staff, budget, and time are tight. Here’s how tech leaders are staying clear-headed and building systems that don’t rely on constant intervention.
UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC) Policy Updates 2025
Schools and colleges across the UK are increasingly relying on technology in the learning space, making the need for digital and online safety a top priority for IT and Safeguarding leads. Our social and cultural landscape is changing – UKSIC’s standards are changing to reflect that and to keep children and young people safe in the online learning space.
Lightning Chats Episode 2: Zero Trust
In our second episode of Lightning Chats, Matthew Burg (Principal Product Manager, Lightspeed Filter) sits down with John Genter (Chief Information Security Officer, Lightspeed Systems) to delve into the critical topic of cybersecurity in K-12 education.
⚡ Lightning Chat: Proxies, VPNs, and the Hidden Risks on School Devices
For our first episode, Matthew Burg (Principal Product Manager, Lightspeed Filter) sits down with Rob Chambers (EVP of Product) to unpack a challenge schools (and Lightspeed) know all too well: students constantly looking for ways to bypass web filters.
The Lightspeed Filter Advantage on Apple Devices
Lightspeed Filter gives districts flexibility and control to protect students from millions of harmful sites, images, and videos with a multi-layered approach: device, cloud, and network. Whether it’s school-managed devices, BYOD, or IoT, promote learning and exploration – on and off the network – while meeting regulations and maintaining user privacy.
