The best of cloud and inline filtering
Lightspeed Filter provides visibility and control of every digital interaction on and off the network, protecting students from cyber risks and distractions, while ensuring access and compliance.
Prevent distractions with features built for K-12
Create nuanced policies to stop bypass attempts and manage SafeSearch, TikTok, Discord, gaming, AI, and more.
Enable rapid-decision making
Get instant visibility of all district, student and staff web activity, including top websites, apps, blocks, searches, and more. Plus, unlock fast troubleshooting with live activity reporting.
Coming Soon: Real-Time
Image Blurring
Blur explicit images before they appear, without blocking access to the sites students need. This new feature will work alongside category-based filtering for precise, site- and page-level protection, without relying solely on AI. Admins will be able to set rules that can blur by category and strictness level, balancing risk and instruction.
Promote safe YouTube access
Ensure only educational content is available when Lightspeed SmartPlay™ is on. Hide embedded videos, YouTube Shorts, thumbnails, featured videos, sidebars, and comments with just one click.
260 million YouTube videos categorized.
Equip parents with visibility and control
The Lightspeed Parent Portal™ empowers parents and guardians with insights into their child’s internet usage on school devices and controls to manage screen time at home, including: pause web browsing and restrict access to YouTube and social media.
Easily troubleshoot with live user web activity
Get real-time user web activity reporting to quickly manage policy updates during setup or when solving troubleshooting support tickets by easily pinpointing issues, testing, and validating changes for multiple users–instantly.
Lightspeed Filter™
All the tools your school needs for safe digital learning
Easy SSL Decryption
Provide multi-OS SSL decryption without the need to configure proxies, PACs, or trust certificates. Lightspeed SmartAgents™ put the power of a filter inside each device.
Admin Roles
Delegate responsibility to educators and staff without granting them full administrative access. Set read and write controls for policies, reports, and student data based on individuals or groups.
Cloud DNS Filter
Get your networks filtered and CIPA compliant in less than 60 seconds without setting up agents or appliances at no additional cost.
Flexible Policy Management
Locate and manage group policies with quick search functionality, breadcrumb navigation, and granular group filtering.
Fast Roster Syncing
Simultaneously sync any combination of student information systems (SIS) and directory services to one centralized place with Lightspeed SmartSync™ technology.
Inside Out Protection
Prevent users from accessing harmful content by triggering internet lockouts and leveraging seven cybersecurity focused categories to block risky web activity faster. Stay on top of the latest threats with our integration to industry protection lists like Phishtank, MI6, and IWF.
Granular Gaming, Streaming and Social Media Controls
Allow, web content, block web content, or enable read-only for different groups and keep up with the latest distractions on Instagram, TikTok, Spotify, Twitch, and more.
Lifetime Data Storage
Get access to 90 days of searchable data history and lifetime data retention.
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FAQs
Is Lightspeed Filter compatible on all operating systems (OS)?
Yes! Lightspeed Filter uses proprietary SmartAgents compatible on Chrome, Windows, Mac (compatible with the latest Mac OS update: Ventura), and iOS operating systems.
Can Lightspeed Filter BYOD and IoT?
Yes! Lightspeed Smart Shield or Cloud DNS gives you flexibility to filter your BYOD and IoT devices however you need.
Can I use Lightspeed Filter to block and allow YouTube videos?
Yes!
Lightspeed SmartPlay uses advanced machine-learning AI – with a database that grows daily – for advanced filtering capabilities on YouTube. No matter where students are located, SmartPlay allows and blocks embedded video content around the internet to ensure only appropriate content is being shown. SmartPlay is available to Lightspeed Filter users, and offers detailed reporting and control options for educators.
Can parents have access to their students’ online activity reports with Lightspeed Filter?
Lightspeed Parent Portal includes Weekly Parent Report emails to improve communication between the school and the students’ home. Lightspeed Filter customers can invite parents to view their child’s internet activity, straight to their inbox. Lightspeed Parent Portal empowers a students’ family to get involved in their education without extra work for IT teams.
What types of reports are available in Lightspeed Filter?
Lightspeed reports provide the visibility you need from dashboards to the details. In addition to report on activity, searches, YouTube, and more, Lightspeed stands apart with granular user report and LIVE activity reporting.
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