We help schools, MATs, and education IT providers build resilient, compliant networks with pfSense firewalls. Whether you have an in-house IT team or partner with a specialist MSP, we make sure your firewall and network layer are secure, scalable, and aligned with DfE guidance.
Too often, school and MAT IT teams spend their week firefighting: outages, blocked classrooms, or security alerts piling up. With pfSense firewalls, we help you take control of the network layer, keeping classrooms online, safeguarding data, and meeting DfE cyber security requirements. Instead of reacting to problems, your IT team can focus on supporting learning, knowing the firewall is resilient, compliant, and built to scale.
Protect sensitive data and keep classrooms connected with pfSense firewalls configured to DfE cyber security standards. From intrusion prevention to secure VPN access, we deliver layered protection that prevents disruption and supports compliance.
Protect sensitive student and staff data
Secure VPN for staff and multi-site access
Built-in resilience and failover to keep lessons online
Configurations aligned with DfE cyber security guidance
pfSense firewalls give schools and trusts enterprise grade resilience without enterprise costs. From day one you cut downtime, reduce licensing fees, and strengthen data protection. As your network expands across multiple sites, pfSense scales with you, delivering compliance, resilience, and security without vendor lock ins or spiralling budgets.
We have helped schools and Multi Academy Trusts across the UK strengthen their networks, improve security, and stay DfE compliant with pfSense firewalls. Explore our case studies and resources to see how IT & General supports in house IT teams and education partners in creating reliable, compliant, and disruption free learning environments.
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pfSense delivers enterprise grade performance without the high licensing fees or vendor lock ins of traditional firewalls. It is flexible, secure, and backed by our specialist team, making it ideal for schools and trusts that need compliance and resilience on a budget.
Yes. We configure pfSense to align with DfE cyber security guidance, including secure remote access, intrusion prevention, and strong data protection measures. This helps schools and MATs meet compliance obligations without adding complexity.
Absolutely. We often support school IT teams or education MSPs who want a specialist partner for firewalls and network resilience. You stay in control of your wider IT strategy while we ensure the firewall layer is secure, reliable, and scalable.
We handle planning, testing, and rollout outside teaching hours to ensure zero disruption to lessons. Every configuration is documented, and we always keep a rollback plan in place. Your IT team gets full handover and peace of mind from day one.
pfSense can start in a single school and then be deployed across every site in a trust. Policies, permissions, and monitoring can be standardised, giving you one consistent, compliant setup across the entire MAT without spiralling costs.
We offer flexible support options, from guidance for in house IT teams to fully managed services with SLAs tailored to education. Whether during safeguarding incidents, exam periods, or routine monitoring, you can rely on us for trusted help.
pfSense is designed with IT teams in mind. Most school IT staff learn it quickly, and we provide handover sessions, documentation, or ongoing training if needed. We are always available for extra guidance and support.
pfSense gives schools and trusts a future proof network foundation. You can start small, expand when ready, and avoid costly licence lock ins, all while staying compliant and resilient as technology and DfE requirements evolve.
From single schools to multi academy trusts, we deliver firewall expertise that keeps your network secure, DfE ready, and built to scale without disruption.
