--- title: "Campus Network & Safeguarding Control | Control" description: "Enforce physical network boundaries on campus to aid in safeguarding, separating student networks from sensitive administrative systems. See how." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://fire-vault.com/#organization", "name": "Firevault", "legalName": "Firevault Limited", "url": "https://fire-vault.com", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://fire-vault.com/logo.png", "width": 200, "height": 60 }, "foundingDate": "2025-03", "description": "Protect what matters with Offline Secure Storage and control what moves with Control by Firevault. 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The culture of openness that enables learning also creates significant cybersecurity challenges. - Ransomware on campus - Safeguarding data exposure - Research IP theft - Student BYOD compromise Schedule a Demo[Back to Control](/solutions/control) ![Education and university records protected offline](/assets/oss-industry-education-DxxePhVf.jpg) Exposure How it worksExplore moreQuestions The exposure in numbers 01 Safeguarding data isolation from campus networks 100% Safeguarding data isolation from campus networks 02 Direct paths between research and admin systems Zero Direct paths between research and admin systems 03 Campus zones with independent governance 4 Campus zones with independent governance 04 DfE and Ofsted safeguarding evidence Full DfE and Ofsted safeguarding evidence The Challenge ## Educational networks balance openness with protection. 01 ### Safeguarding Data Risks Student safeguarding records, SEN data, and child protection information must be rigorously protected while remaining accessible to authorised pastoral staff. 02 ### Open Campus Networks Universities and schools operate open networks for learning that also connect to sensitive administrative, financial, and research systems. 03 ### Research Data Theft University research data, particularly in defence, pharmaceutical, and technology sectors, is targeted by nation-state actors for intellectual property theft. Education > When a student's personal device and the school's safeguarding database share the same network, every compromised student laptop is a potential path to the most sensitive data an institution holds. The Scenario ### Scenario: University Ransomware and Research Data Theft Ransomware enters through a compromised student laptop on the campus Wi-Fi network. It propagates across the flat campus network, reaching administrative systems, research servers, and the student records database. The university loses access to exam results during clearing week, research data for three funded projects is encrypted, and safeguarding records for vulnerable students are exposed. With Control, the campus network is physically separated into student, research, administrative, and safeguarding zones. The ransomware cannot propagate beyond the student zone because the network paths to other zones do not exist. "The ransomware came in through a first-year student's laptop. Twelve hours later, it had encrypted our research servers, our student records, and our finance system. We lost three years of PhD research data because the backups were on the same network." Module deployment · education network ## Where each Control module is deployed across staff, students, research and suppliers. Education networks carry staff, students, research and a long tail of suppliers. Control puts a real boundary at the places that matter, in line with the JISC reference architecture. Grounded in the JISC reference architecture and NCSC guidance for HE / FE / schools. E0 Internet / Janet External External services Cloud ![FV-Firebreak module icon](/assets/firebreak-icon-7zSCkB1t.png)Firebreak ![FV-Validate module icon](/assets/vault-icon-CD3Pv4ri.png)Validate External traffic stops at the perimeter. E1 Perimeter DMZ · trust boundary Reverse proxy VPN ![FV-Isolate module icon](/assets/isolate-icon-B9t8fl3o.png)Isolate ![FV-Validate module icon](/assets/vault-icon-CD3Pv4ri.png)Validate Identity sits behind its own boundary. E2 Identity IT Federated SSO Eduroam ![FV-Lock module icon](/assets/lock-icon-UU3vOaKE.png)Lock System access ties to named users. E3 Staff and student systems IT VLE Records Library ![FV-Isolate module icon](/assets/isolate-icon-B9t8fl3o.png)Isolate ![FV-Transfer module icon](/assets/transfer-icon-DqGa0PQI.png)Transfer ![FV-Lock module icon](/assets/lock-icon-UU3vOaKE.png)Lock Research data moves on a controlled, named route. E4 Research Data Datasets HPC Lab kit Sensitive research is a separate fabric. Sensitive research is a separate fabric. OSS Crown jewels Off-network Detail callout · A Offline Secure Storage Research datasets, exam records, statutory archives and any data you must keep recoverable. Offline by design · secure by default Modules & symbols ![FV-Firebreak module icon](/assets/firebreak-icon-7zSCkB1t.png)Firebreak Physical sever ![FV-Validate module icon](/assets/vault-icon-CD3Pv4ri.png)Validate Integrity check ![FV-Isolate module icon](/assets/isolate-icon-B9t8fl3o.png)Isolate Zone boundary ![FV-Lock module icon](/assets/lock-icon-UU3vOaKE.png)Lock Named access ![FV-Transfer module icon](/assets/transfer-icon-DqGa0PQI.png)Transfer Controlled move DMZ boundary Trust transition OSS callout Off-network detail ### Where each module is deployed, and what it does there. One row per module. Placement on the network, then plain-English purpose at that point. 1. ![FV-Firebreak module icon](/assets/firebreak-icon-7zSCkB1t.png) Firebreak On the E0 to E1 link A real hardware off switch on the perimeter, ready to drop the live path between the public estate and operations. 2. ![FV-Validate module icon](/assets/vault-icon-CD3Pv4ri.png) Validate On the E0 to E1 link and the E1 to E2 link Inbound traffic and identity requests are checked for origin and authority before they progress. 3. ![FV-Isolate module icon](/assets/isolate-icon-B9t8fl3o.png) Isolate On the E1 to E2 link and the E3 to E4 link Identity and research sit on their own physical fabrics. A compromise on the staff or student side does not walk into sensitive research. 4. ![FV-Lock module icon](/assets/lock-icon-UU3vOaKE.png) Lock On the E2 to E3 link and the E3 to E4 link Access ties to named users with the right entitlement. 5. ![FV-Transfer module icon](/assets/transfer-icon-DqGa0PQI.png) Transfer On the E3 to E4 link When data feeds research, Transfer governs the route, the de-identification and the landing point. 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](https://securitybrief.com.au/story/firevault-unveils-offline-digital-vault-to-combat-rising-cyber-risks "Read about Firevault on SecurityBrief") Capabilities ## What you get with every deployment 01 ### Data Sovereignty All safeguarding and student data remains within the agreed jurisdiction in secured Firevault Bunkers, meeting DfE data handling requirements. 02 ### Safeguarding Access Controls Access to safeguarding records requires authorisation from designated safeguarding leads with full audit logging. 03 ### DfE and Ofsted Evidence Automated compliance logging supports DfE cyber security standards, Ofsted safeguarding requirements, and GDPR obligations. 04 ### Campus Cellular Management Out-of-band management via cellular connectivity ensures governance capability independent of the campus network. 05 ### Safeguarding Audit Trail Every access to safeguarding data is recorded in tamper-proof logs for regulatory inspection and child protection reviews. 06 ### Research Data Recovery Verified baselines of research-system configuration enable restoration of funded project work regardless of campus network compromise. Demo to Live ## Adoption Guide Step 1 #### Campus Network Assessment Map all network paths between student access, research systems, administrative infrastructure, and safeguarding data to identify segmentation gaps. Step 2 #### Campus Zone Design Design physically separated zones for student access, research, administration, and safeguarding with Control modules at each boundary. Step 3 #### Department Pilot Deploy in a representative faculty or department with full zone separation, safeguarding data governance, and compliance logging. Step 4 #### Institution-Wide Deployment Full deployment across the campus with verified configuration baselines, continuous compliance evidence, and cellular management capability. Step 1 #### Campus Network Assessment Map all network paths between student access, research systems, administrative infrastructure, and safeguarding data to identify segmentation gaps. Step 2 #### Campus Zone Design Design physically separated zones for student access, research, administration, and safeguarding with Control modules at each boundary. Step 3 #### Department Pilot Deploy in a representative faculty or department with full zone separation, safeguarding data governance, and compliance logging. Step 4 #### Institution-Wide Deployment Full deployment across the campus with verified configuration baselines, continuous compliance evidence, and cellular management capability. [Organise a Demo](/contact) [ See Also: Offline Secure Storage Offline storage for education See how OSS secures student and research data offline. ](/oss-for-education) Relevant Control Blueprints ## Deployment patterns that apply here [ CP-01 FIRE ### Stop Kill-Chain Ransomware Stop ransomware moving, spreading or reaching the crown jewels. View blueprint ](/control-blueprints/cp-01)[ CP-03 FIRE+VAULT ### Control Third-Party Access Give third parties access without giving them a permanent doorway. View blueprint ](/control-blueprints/cp-03)[ CP-06 VAULT ### Prove Compliance Through Control Compliance becomes stronger when control can be demonstrated, not just documented. View blueprint ](/control-blueprints/cp-06) ## Explore More [ ### Ransomware Containment Sever the path before ransomware spreads. Learn more about Ransomware Containment ](/control-for-ransomware-containment)[ ### Control for Public Sector Government network isolation and classified data paths. Learn more about Control for Public Sector ](/control-for-public-sector) Questions ## Frequently Asked How does Control work in an open campus environment? Can staff still access safeguarding records from their office? How is research data protected from nation-state actors? What about BYOD and student devices? Education blueprint - PoC ### Speak to the team to organise a PoC Walk through your blueprint with the Firevault team and scope a proof of concept on your estate. 30 minutes, no sales pitch. Book a PoC conversation