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USAC compliant Zero Trust FWaaS with 85% E-Rate funding. Replace legacy firewalls with military-grade cloud security. Over 2,000 school districts trust iboss, including the nation's largest.
Transform your school's cybersecurity with 85% E-Rate funding
Schools pay only 15% of total costs with E-Rate covering the remaining 85% directly to iboss.
Advanced threat protection, IPS, antimalware defense, and DNS security for comprehensive protection.
Built-in CIPA filtering ensures compliance with federal requirements for internet safety.
Replace legacy on-premises firewalls with scalable cloud-based Zero Trust protection.
Consistent security policies across all students and devices, on or off campus.
Lock in your discounted pricing for up to five years with no unexpected cost increases.
Choose the right Zero Trust package for your school with guaranteed E-Rate funding levels
Essential SASE Foundation
Complete SASE Platform
Enterprise SASE with AI CASB
E-Rate eligibility percentages are based on school/library classification and may vary. Contact our E-Rate specialists for your specific funding calculation.
*Web filtering does not qualify for E-Rate funding.
Follow these steps to secure 85% E-Rate funding for iboss FWaaS
Start the E-Rate process by submitting Form 470 for public bids. Must be public for at least 28 days.
After evaluating bids and selecting iboss, submit Form 471 for E-Rate discount approval.
Wait for and receive your Funding Commitment Decision Letter from USAC.
Submit Form 486 to confirm iboss service has started and CIPA compliance status.
iboss submits Form 474 for direct reimbursement of the remaining 85% from E-Rate.
The iboss Zero Trust FWaaS platform provides military-grade security that scales with your district's needs while maintaining CIPA compliance.
No upfront payments • No reimbursement waiting • Direct payment to iboss
The education landscape has fundamentally changed - legacy firewalls can't protect modern schools
Get answers about E-Rate funding and iboss FWaaS
Unlike legacy on-premises firewall appliances or Next Gen Firewall (NGFW) products, iboss FWaaS operates on a cloud platform. This deployment allows for flexible ease of deployment and ensures a unified security policy, regardless of where students access the internet.
The E-Rate program covers up to 85% of the costs of the iboss FWaaS solution. Schools and libraries only pay 15% of the total cost, allowing them to access advanced firewall technology at a fraction of the usual expenses. E-Rate pays iboss directly, so schools don't wait for reimbursement.
Yes, the iboss platform includes standard CIPA filtering capabilities, ensuring schools maintain a safe and compliant learning environment while meeting all federal internet safety requirements.
Schools and libraries can secure the reduced price for up to five years, ensuring stable budgeting without unexpected cost increases and long-term cost predictability.
Contact our E-Rate specialists to learn how easy it is to procure iboss FWaaS this E-Rate season