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Strengthening Cybersecurity for K-12 Schools in the FCC Cybersecurity Pilot Program

The Grant Window Closes on September 18, 2025

The FCC Cybersecurity Pilot Program provides a one-time funding window for 707 K-12 schools and libraries to strengthen their cybersecurity posture.

Secure Halo is here to ensure you capture this opportunity and deploy best-in-class solutions before the September 18 deadline.

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Helping K-12 Schools Succeed in the FCC Cybersecurity Pilot Program

Secure Halo proudly supports K-12 schools and libraries in capturing the once-in-a-decade funding opportunity through the FCC’s Cybersecurity Pilot Program, with deadlines approaching fast.

With direct experience supporting over 400 school districts nationwide, Secure Halo understands the operational, budgetary, and technological challenges that K-12 environments face.

We bring a proven, framework-aligned approach to help schools deploy FCC-eligible cybersecurity solutions, measure their effectiveness, and demonstrate improvement year over year.

Connect with us today to ensure your district captures funding, meets compliance, and builds a secure, resilient future.

See How We Have Helped K-12 Schools

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As a financial firm, data security is of the utmost importance to our team. With increased cyber attacks, we understood the necessity for increasing our firm’s overall IT security posture. Onboarding Secure Halo as our cybersecurity consultant provided us a significant enhancement of our firm’s cybersecurity posture and capabilities. Our firm is confident in the capabilities and recommendations of the team at Secure Halo that we feel increasingly confident in recommending their services to clients of all sizes who are looking to secure their network and mitigate potential cyber risks.

 
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Secure Halo has earned its standing as a most-trusted partner. We have called on its team’s capabilities to not only support Cloudforce’s robust internal infrastructure, but also to furnish impartial, third-party penetration testing to some of our most valued clients. In the increasingly “noisy” space that is cybersecurity, often fueled by faceless tools and offshore resources, Secure Halo’s sales and delivery team has consistently produced competitive offerings and top-tier technical capabilities delivered by seasoned professionals whose hands we have shaken. The value of this credibility cannot be overstated.

 
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Secure Halo assisted us in auditing the Incident Response of our existing cybersecurity firm. They are super knowledgeable and provided excellent guidance and support.

 
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Working with Secure Halo has always provided keen insight for our infrastructure. Our annual Penetration Test has been conducted in a professional and thorough manner. In 2025 we will be embarking on our third test with Secure Halo. The reporting from the test is detailed and focused. The team at Secure Halo is responsive, knowledgeable and great to work with. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them for any security needs an organization may have.

 
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Assured has engaged the Secure Halo team for ensuring we are going above and beyond in meeting our customers compliance and security needs. From reviewing processes and controls to performing multiple methods of penetration testing, we’ve been able to continuously improve our security posture in a constantly changing ecosystem of threats. We’ve recommended them to our customers and would stand behind suggesting them to anyone.

 
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Comprehensive Cybersecurity Services Aligned with FCC Funding

Strategic Cybersecurity Planning & Implementation Support

Secure Halo provides strategic guidance grounded in leading cybersecurity frameworks like NIST CSF and CIS Controls. We help schools develop deployment roadmaps for eligible tools based on asset criticality, risk exposure, and current maturity. We ensure that limited funds are directed where they will have the greatest impact.

FCC Alignment: These planning services are embedded within the implementation of eligible tools (e.g., firewalls, MFA, endpoint protection) and support the FCC’s requirement to track and report security improvements over time.

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Deployment of Eligible Cybersecurity Solutions

We support the selection, configuration, and implementation of the following FCC-approved cybersecurity technologies:

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Next-Generation Firewalls

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Endpoint Protection (AV, EDR)

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Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

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Vulnerability Scanning and Penetration Testing

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DNS Filtering and Content Control

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Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and SOC Services

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Single Sign-On (SSO)

FCC Alignment: All tools and services are selected and delivered in strict compliance with the FCC’s Eligible Services List and procurement guidelines.

Identity, Access, and Insider Threat Management

Secure Halo helps schools reduce risk by aligning access controls with operational roles, deploying phishing-resistant MFA, and monitoring for insider threat indicators.

Our services include privilege access reviews, identity governance configuration, and behavioral monitoring rules development—all in support of eligible identity protection technologies.

FCC Alignment: Directly supports identity protection, access logging, and privileged misuse detection categories within the FCC’s funding framework.

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24/7 Threat Monitoring and Incident Response

Secure Halo provides managed security monitoring and incident response services that align with enterprise-grade standards, scaled appropriately for school districts. We deliver:

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Real-time threat detection

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Behavioral anomaly identification

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Incident triage and containment

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Reporting and compliance support

FCC Alignment: These services fall directly under the “Monitoring, Detection, and Response” category and are considered fully eligible.

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Baseline Risk Assessment and Progress Measurement

To meet the FCC’s expectation for measurable cybersecurity improvements, we offer embedded assessment services that establish a defensible baseline, prioritize deployments, and inform annual improvement reporting.

FCC Alignment: Provided as part of deployment and configuration of eligible services; supports strategic implementation and compliance reporting.

Security Readiness Tools and Trusted Integrations

Secure Halo integrates best-in-class tools and platforms from trusted cybersecurity vendors to deliver secure, cost-effective, and K-12-appropriate solutions. We ensure compatibility with common K-12 infrastructure (including Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace), while supporting all procurement and reporting requirements under the FCC program.

FCC Alignment: All tools are selected based on eligibility, cost-effectiveness, and suitability for the educational environment.

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Why Secure Halo?

Proven K-12 Experience

Supporting over 400 school districts with tailored cybersecurity strategies.

FCC Program Fluency

Deep understanding of eligible services, procurement rules, and reporting expectations.

Comprehensive Support

From planning to implementation to monitoring, we deliver full-spectrum cybersecurity services.

Standards-Based, Outcome-Driven

Services are aligned with NIST CSF and CIS Controls, with an emphasis on measurable improvement and long-term value.

Ready to Support Your District?

If your school or district is one of the 707 approved for FCC funding, Secure Halo is ready to support your success.

Contact us to learn more about how we can help you design, deploy, and sustain a secure and compliant cybersecurity environment.

Beyond Technology, Beyond compliance

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