No Compromise
Filtering for K–12
Lightspeed Filter is the only hybrid solution built for education that combines inline security and flexibility with cloud-native performance, so you don’t have to compromise.
No Security Tradeoffs
Other filters rely on proxy tunnels or redirect traffic to the cloud, introducing lag and vulnerabilities. Lightspeed filters directly on the device, keeping enforcement fast and tough to bypass. Protection moves with the device, stays secure on any network, and aligns with Zero trust principles.
- Constant threat detection powered by 160K daily domain categorizations.
- Integrations with global intel feeds like MI6, IWF, DoD, and more.
- Virtual appliance setup protects your network while keeping BYOD and IoT devices compliant.
- Role-based admin controls to limit risk, protect data, and delegate responsibilities.
- Built-in compliance support and SOC Type II audits.
No Distractions
Blurring content mid-load, blocking proxies too late, and one-size-fits-all rules add risk and IT workload. Lightspeed takes a proactive approach —blocking bypass attempts and off-task browsing with K–12-aware policies that kick in before distractions ever reach the classroom.
- One-click controls to block non-educational YouTube content, thumbnails, comments, sidebars, and Shorts.
- No work-around blocks on domain sharing, Discord, AI tools, TikTok, Reddit, and more.
- Guardian controls for after school activity ensure students stay on task.
- Policy engine designed to scale across OUs, schools, roles, and device types.
- Temporary internet lockouts for repeated attempts to access blocked content.
No Blind Spots
Lightspeed gives IT, admins, teachers, and parents the visibility they need—with fast, multi-layered reporting and full URL decryption across every OS. No complicated proxies or certificate processes required.
- Instant visibility of all student and staff usage – top websites, apps, blocks, video detail, searches, and more.
- District, school, and user-level dashboards and reports.
- Reports for parents and guardians on student’s browsing activity.
- Live activity reporting.
No-Gap Coverage
| Feature | Lightspeed Filter | Traditional Appliances | Other Cloud Filters |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIST Secured platform/vendor with k-12 focus | ✅ Compliant enterprise-level certifications, such as SOC2 Type II | ✅ Typically security-focused solutions at the cost of k-12 efficicacy | ⚠️ Often less secure vendors with more risk associated |
| Block proxies, VPNs, and zero-day threats | ✅ 160K domains categorized daily, unknowns blocked + Phishtak, vxIntel, CTIRU, IWF, DoD integrations | ⚠️ Manual config, reactive updates | ⚠️ Often bypassed due to DNS-only or extension-based filtering |
| Maintain protection without remote proxy tunnels or PACs | ✅ No traffic redirection needed—filters at the source | ❌ Relies on complex proxy setups and cert management for entire fleet | ⚠️ Requires PACs or extensions; often brittle under load |
| Protect the network from BYOD, IoT, and unmanaged devices | ✅ SmartShield secures network-level access for all devices | ✅ secures network-level access for all devices | ❌ Minimal or no support |
| Role-based reporting and granular student data access permissions | ✅ User role-based visibility on defined scope and permissions | ✅ User role-based visibility on defined scope and permissions | ⚠️️ Inflexible and limited search/filter options |
| Policy auditing and troubleshooting | ✅ Policy views and access check by user, group, and policy for seamless troubleshooting | ⚠️ Limited ability to see what a specific user should expect from their filtering policy | ⚠️ Limited or no ability to see what a specific user should expect from their filtering policy️ |
| Filter YouTube without overblocking | ✅ SmartPlay allows only educational content; blocks Shorts, thumbnails, comments | ❌ All-or-nothing YouTube blocking | ⚠️ Relies on extensions or reactive blurring |
| Prevent access to high-risk sites (Discord, Reddit, games, AI tools) | ✅ Blocked out of the box, no custom rule-building needed | ⚠️ Requires manual setup | ⚠️ Often incomplete or delayed blocking |
| See real-time activity logs per user | ✅ Live web activity, search history, and YouTube tracking | ✅ Requires appliance access or log pulls | ⚠️ Delayed or missing logs; browser-limited |
| User, school, and district-level dashboards and reporting | ✅ Multi-layered reports with filtering, scheduling, and exports | ⚠️ Often siloed or hard to scale | ⚠️ Often limited |
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