15,000 Managed Endpoints
2 People Execution Team
Weeks Deployment Time
Zero Trust Security Model
 

The Challenge: Massive Scale, Small Team

Managing 20 buildings and 12,500 student Chromebooks, NAFCS faced a growing threat landscape with limited IT resources. Legacy hardware-based security could not provide the visibility or speed required for a modern digital learning environment.

“Success is no longer defined by the size of the team, but by the efficiency of the approach. Success at this scale proves that cloud-native security is the future for education.”

The Transformation: From Hardware to Cloud

By implementing a cloud-native Network Access Control (NAC) solution, NAFCS achieved:

  • Immediate Visibility: Real-time tracking of managed, unmanaged, and IoT devices.
  • Automated IoT Security: PA systems and cameras now self-authenticate without manual IT intervention.
  • Frictionless Access: Security policies that protect the network without disrupting the educational experience.

A Blueprint for Education

The NAFCS model proves that K-12 districts can achieve enterprise-grade security through cloud-first architectures and automated policy enforcement. Their recognition as a 2026 CSO Award winner highlights the national impact of their forward-thinking execution.

About Portnox

Portnox provides simple-to-deploy, operate and maintain network access control, security and visibility solutions. Portnox software can be deployed on-premises, as a cloud-delivered service, or in hybrid mode. It is agentless and vendor-agnostic, allowing organizations to maximize their existing network and cybersecurity investments. Hundreds of enterprises around the world rely on Portnox for network visibility, cybersecurity policy enforcement and regulatory compliance. The company has been recognized for its innovations by Info Security Products Guide, Cyber Security Excellence Awards, IoT Innovator Awards, Computing Security Awards, Best of Interop ITX and Cyber Defense Magazine. Portnox has offices in the U.S., Europe and Asia. For information visit http://www.portnox.com, and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.。

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