Who is Forward Edge?

Forward Edge is an education-focused technology solutions provider serving school districts since 2005. This 100% corporate focus on the K-12 education sector serves to significantly differentiate Forward Edge from other entities that serve multiple verticals. All solutions are developed and delivered to address the unique needs of K-12 technology environments and the communities they serve. As a niche provider, we bring deep specialized expertise to each client district. We understand every aspect of school technology and relentlessly evaluate ways to future-proof these environments. Our professional services teams understand the latest technologies that influence administrative operations and classroom instruction – making us a perfect complement to a district’s internal IT staff and culture.

Forward Edge’s Managed Cybersecurity Solution is a comprehensive Defense in Depth layered approach that represents years of intensive development and considerable capital investment. It involved the assignment of internal resources dedicated to this fully funded division to include highly qualified cybersecurity engineers and the development of best-in-class processes, painstakingly integrated into our support systems and back-office operations. It provides next-generation security technologies affordably and boasts 24/7/365 live monitoring of district networks by an enterprise-class Security Operations Center (SOC). Districts that take advantage of our cybersecurity solutions enjoy access to advanced cyber awareness training as well as professional services to address Security Policy and Procedural development and Incident Response planning. Notably, the solution aligns with the best practices defined by the Center for Internet Security (CIS) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) cybersecurity framework controls.