# Endpoint Central for Education | Unified Management and Security Solution for endpoints | ManageEngine ## Experience the true taste of technology Benefit from an organized IT that prioritizes student learning and faculty productivity. ![education banner](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/education-banner.png) [VIEW SOLUTION BRIEF](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/endpoint-central-for-education.pdf) ## You shape young minds. We manage their endpoints. K-12 schools and universities have a yearly turnover of students. Each grade level requires different software, access, and tools, ranging from simple classroom needs to complex researches both on and off campus. This creates a constant demand on IT teams, who often struggle with tight budgets, limited staff, and sometimes outdated technology. With Endpoint Central, you get an easier way to do more with less, making your IT operations faster, smarter and safer. ![forrester-casestudy-img](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/enterprise/images/forrester-casestudy-book-img.png) ### Forrester identified our platform to deliver 442% ROI in the TEI report. [Read the report](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/forrester-total-economic-impact-uems.html) ## Unify, simplify and streamline your IT chores ### A single source of truth for your assets - Track learning devices, accounts, applications, settings and permissions in real-time – all in one place. - Initiate remote control sessions, diagnose and troubleshoot - no matter where devices are. ![education-manage-single](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/education-manage-single.png) ### Streamlined content and application distribution - Securely deliver lesson plans, presentations, and ebooks directly to student devices, with built-in sandboxing. - Deploy department-specific software and mobile apps - with 10,000+ ready-to-use packages. ![education-manage-stream](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/education-manage-stream.png) ### Automated patching and OS updates - Patch OS, browsers and 1000+ third-party applications with automated, customizable scheduling preferences. - Create pre-configured OS images for each grade, lab or department and deploy in bulk to maintain consistency. ![education-manage-auto](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/education-manage-auto.png) [See all features](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/features.html?ec_edu) ## Protection at every turn. Contextually and consistently. A single layer of defense, might be enough for yesterday's threats, but not tomorrow's. With Endpoint Central, get a multi-layered defense system, with each layer designed to catch any threat that slips through the cracks. Hunt down threats and neutralize them – all within one platform. ![flow-diagram](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/education-flow-diagram.png) [Know more](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/endpoint-security-for-education.html?ec_edu) ## Drive FERPA compliance faster ![ferpa-img](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/ferpa-image.png) We give you the features to enforce configurations and policies that help you meet FERPA standards. [See how we help](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/ferpa-compliance.html) ## Academic excellence for students. Operational excellence for staff. ### Students - Flexibility to use familiar, personal device anytime, anywhere - Study guides, training materials and notes directly delivered to devices. - Cyberbullying prevention with context-aware keyword filtering. ### Staff - Self-service portal for readily available lesson planning, assignments, grading, and communication. - Temporary Wi-Fi, app access for guest lecturers or external auditors. - On-screen delivery of announcements and reminders to students in bulk or targeted. ## Diverse devices, different needs, fully supported. Every device in your institution serves a dedicated purpose. Endpoint Central provides a customized handling to ensure each device fulfils its intended use. ### One device #### Many Users ![education-devices-1](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/education-devices-1.svg) **Labs and libraries** Maintain consistent OS, versions, baseline configurations and deploy learning applications at large. ![education-devices-2](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/education-devices-2.svg) **Examination halls** Lock down devices to run only designated exam software or websites. ![education-devices-3](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/education-devices-3.svg) **Printers, projectors, TVs** Ensure peak performance, remotely troubleshoot issues and keep firmware updated. #### Single User ![education-devices-4](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/education-devices-4.svg) **Individual chromebooks** Pre-configure chromebooks and create personalized learning experiences with settings, apps, and policies based on their grade/department. ![education-devices-5](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/education-devices-5.svg) **Personal devices** Use logical containers to separate personal and school data. Enforce security policies and device compliance. ![education-devices-6](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/education-devices-6.svg) **Administrative office** Grant access privileges solely to authorized staff and enforce high data security standards. ## A kit to keep your school in session ![education-kit-1](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/education-kit-1.svg) We've developed a free educational kit that you can circulate around your institution. It covers important topics in a language students understand, along with some checklists for your IT team. Share digitally or print as posters. ### Students Guide ![education-kit-1](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/education-kit-1.svg) **Internet best practices** [View resource](https://workdrive.zohoexternal.com/external/118be4d259427fd606b7399814edc7ffc6a61a461af2b3f47e6721aae1aa5f52) ![education-kit-2](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/education-kit-2.svg) **Phishing awareness** [View resource](https://workdrive.zohoexternal.com/external/e774ea719a25cb5e77909a8a945ee5a8e021863ab29ecaa57b71fbff83f864ea) ![education-kit-3](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/education-kit-3.svg) **What to do when** [View resource](https://workdrive.zohoexternal.com/external/4277a21d5da183708416c99c2b2661f92496bf7c58a00eb1d36f9ba4098e93ed) ### Checklist ![education-kit-4](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/education-kit-4.svg) **Devices best practices** [View resource](https://workdrive.zohoexternal.com/external/44ce089be0c142a2ceeb7f74535ed3e5839253c9b5511e87046fca8dd14bd9f4) ![education-kit-5](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/education-kit-5.svg) **IT Security Policy** [View resource](https://workdrive.zohoexternal.com/external/09583d637f82bcb4697adbe9e977730da29ab45626a5f76d7653e9c0647d619d) ![education-kit-6](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/education-kit-6.svg) **Data policy template** [View resource](https://workdrive.zohoexternal.com/external/09103310041b2df04eca73a30be4dab4f640f74df5a7032d3489c2d6c7fea42c) [View full kit](https://workdrive.zohoexternal.com/external/8e22e246ee9950c71943f3c89c699ea01d8931202d3ae22efbb9fd5cb7a56e32) ## Identify ways to free up your funds It's hard to operate under tight budgets, but there's a way out. Uncover hidden expenses that drain you, reclaim wasted funds with confidence and reinvest them in student-focused programs. ![education-funds](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/education-funds.png) - Set caps on mobile data and WiFi usage - Track software license consumption before buying more - Analyze software usage frequency/pattern to consider downgrading to a lower edition. - Apply power-saving settings to reduce electricity bills. [See how Endpoint Central saves you cost](https://manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/cost-savings-for-education.html?ec_edu) ## The Endpoint Central Edge ![education-edge-1](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/education-edge-1.svg) ### As old as IT itself Leading the industry since its inception, with over 18 years of expertise. ![education-edge-3](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/education-edge-3.svg) ### We build, we don't buy Each feature is built brick by brick into the platform by our engineers, instead of externally acquiring and gluing them together. ![education-edge-2](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/education-edge-2.svg) ### Attested by experts We are recognized by leading market analysts IDC, Gartner, and Forrester year after year. ![education-edge-4](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/education-edge-4.svg) ### Customer-centric by design Being bootstrapped, our independence from external funding allows us to prioritize your needs above all else. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### 01. What features should an endpoint management platform have to effectively serve the education sector? An endpoint management platform designed for education should provide centralized visibility, remote troubleshooting, automated patching, and secure app deployment across student and faculty devices. **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** helps schools and universities streamline IT operations by enabling device tracking, enforcing security configurations, and maintaining compliance with standards like FERPA—all from one unified console. ### 02. How can schools with limited budgets and small IT teams manage a large and diverse set of devices? Schools with small IT teams can use **Endpoint Central** to automate repetitive tasks like patching, software deployment, and device provisioning. By consolidating management into a single dashboard, institutions can efficiently manage mixed device environments, reduce manual workloads, and lower costs—delivering enterprise-grade security and efficiency even with limited resources. ### 03. How to use endpoint management to ensure FERPA compliance and protect student data? **Endpoint Central** enables educational institutions to comply with FERPA by enforcing encryption, access controls, and secure data policies. It prevents unauthorized access, allows remote data wipes, and ensures that sensitive student data remains protected across both managed and BYOD devices, whether used on-campus or remotely. ### 04. Can universities maintain device security for remote learning through endpoint management? Yes. With **Endpoint Central**, universities can maintain end-to-end device security for remote and hybrid learning environments. It enables IT teams to remotely monitor, patch, and secure devices, apply consistent security policies, and resolve issues in real time—ensuring a safe, compliant, and seamless learning experience for students and faculty. ## Unified Endpoint Management and Security Solution ### Patch Management - [Patch Management Process](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/patch-management.html) - [Windows Patch Management](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/windows-patch-management.html) - [Mac Patch Management](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/mac-patch-management.html) - [Linux Patch Management](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/automate-linux-patch-management.html) - [Patch Deployment](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/patch-deployment.html) - [Deploying Non-Microsoft Patches](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/non-microsoft-patches.html) - [AntiVirus Update](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/antivirus-updates.html) - [Third Party Patch Management](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/non-microsoft-patches.html) - [Windows Updates](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/windows-updates.html) - [Service Pack Deployment](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/windows-service-pack-deployment.html) - [Patch Management Reports](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/patch-management-reports.html) ### Software Deployment - [Software Repository](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/software-repository.html) - [Software Installation](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/software-deployment.html) - [Windows Software Deployment](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/windows-software-installation.html) - [Mac Software Deployment](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/mac-software-deployment.html) - [Self Service Portal](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/self-service-portal-software.html) ### Endpoint Security - [Vulnerability management & Threat mitigation](https://www.manageengine.com/vulnerability-management/features.html?dc_end) - [Browser security](https://www.manageengine.com/browser-security/features.html?dc_end) - [Device control](https://www.manageengine.com/device-control/features.html?dc_end) - [Application control](https://www.manageengine.com/application-control/features.html?dc_end) - [BitLocker management](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/bitlocker-management.html?dc_end) ### OS Deployment - [Advanced, Automated Deployment Methods](https://www.manageengine.com/products/os-deployer/os-deployment.html) - [Hardware Independent Deployment](https://www.manageengine.com/products/os-deployer/hardware-independent-deployment.html) - [Modern Disc Imagining](https://www.manageengine.com/products/os-deployer/disk-imaging.html) - [Windows 10 Migration](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/deploy-windows-10-how-to.html) - [Remote OS Deployment](https://www.manageengine.com/products/os-deployer/deploy-os-anywhere.html) - [Customize OS Deployment](https://www.manageengine.com/products/os-deployer/customized-deployment-templates.html) ### Asset Management - [IT Asset Management process](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/it-asset-management.html) - [Asset Tracking](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/it-asset-tracking-software.html) - [Software Metering](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/software-metering.html) - [Warranty Management](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/software-warranty-management.html) - [Software License Compliance](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/software-license-management.html) - [Prohibited Software](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/prohibited-software.html) - [Block Application](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/block-exe-application.html) - [Software Assets](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/software-inventory.html) - [Hardware Assets](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/hardware-inventory.html) ### Mobile Device Mgmt - [Mobile Device Management for iOS devices](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/mobile-device-management-ios.html) - [Mobile Device Management for Android](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/mobile-device-management-android.html) - [Mobile Device Management for Windows](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/mobile-device-management-windows.html) - [Mobile Application Management (MAM)](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/mobile-application-management-mam.html) - [Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/bring-your-own-device-byod.html) ### Tools & Configurations - [Remote Desktop Sharing](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/remote-desktop-sharing.html) - [Shutdown & Wake On tool](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/windows-system-tools.html#Wake-On-LAN) - [Chat Tool](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/chat-tool.html) - [Check Disk & Clean Disk](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/windows-system-tools.html#Check-Disk) - [Disk Defragmenter](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/disk-defragmenter.html) - [Custom Script](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/custom-scripts.html) - [USB Device Mgmt](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/control-usb-devices.html) - [Power Mgmt](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/desktop-power-management.html)