Houston public and charter schools face relentless ransomware attacks — with limited IT budgets and maximum liability. xS IT delivers enterprise-grade network security, FERPA/CIPA compliance, Chromebook management, and 24/7 monitoring built specifically for K-12 environments across Greater Houston.
26 years of veteran-led IT expertise, applied specifically to the challenges, compliance requirements, and operational realities of k-12 schools and charter networks in the Greater Houston area.
We audit, document, and maintain full compliance with FERPA student-privacy rules and CIPA internet-safety requirements — keeping your E-Rate funding and TEA standing intact.
Endpoint Detection & Response deployed on every device. Real-time behavioral analysis stops ransomware before a single file is encrypted — with immutable offline backups as a last line of defense.
Separate student, staff, and guest networks with strict VLAN isolation. Cisco Meraki and Ubiquiti managed WiFi keeps administrative data completely unreachable from student devices.
Google Workspace for Education admin, MDM policy enforcement, content filtering via DNS/proxy, and kiosk-mode lockdown for standardized testing across every campus device.
Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace hardening, advanced anti-phishing, sandboxed attachment scanning, and quarterly staff awareness training to close the #1 attack vector in schools.
We document and justify E-Rate Category 2 eligible services, assist with USAC filings, and structure your IT budget to maximize federal education technology funding year after year.
From discovery through ongoing management, our process is designed to deliver measurable results at every phase — with zero disruption to your operations.
Full audit of existing infrastructure — switches, APs, firewalls, servers, and endpoints. We map every device, every user account, every vulnerability before writing a single policy.
Side-by-side FERPA/CIPA assessment against your current data practices, filtering, and network architecture. We deliver a prioritized remediation roadmap with timeline and cost estimates.
VLAN segmentation, next-gen firewall deployment, EDR rollout, and DNS filtering activated in phases — scheduled around the school calendar to minimize classroom disruption.
Around-the-clock SOC monitoring, monthly compliance reporting, staff security training, and a dedicated account manager who knows your campus infrastructure by name.
"After a ransomware scare that locked us out of our student information system for three days, xS IT rebuilt our entire network security posture. Zero incidents in two years — and we passed our E-Rate audit on the first try."— Houston Charter Network IT Director | xS™ IT Consulting — Veteran Family Founded and Operated
See what a single ransomware incident would cost your district in recovery, lost productivity, and ransom demands.
See why Houston's leading k-12 schools and charter networks choose xS IT over the alternatives — on every dimension that actually matters.
| Capability | xS™ IT Consulting | In-House IT | Break-Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24/7 Network Monitoring | ✓ xS SOC xS | ✗ After-hours gap | ✗ Reactive only |
| FERPA/CIPA Compliance | ✓ Full audit xS | △ Partial coverage | ✗ Not included |
| Avg Response Time | < 1 hr xS | 4–8 hours | 4–24 hours |
| E-Rate Documentation | ✓ Included xS | △ Extra cost | ✗ Not offered |
| Ransomware Recovery Plan | ✓ Tested playbook xS | △ Ad-hoc | Billed hourly |
| Device Management (MDM) | ✓ Included xS | △ Separate cost | ✗ Out of scope |
| Predictable Monthly Cost | ✓ Flat rate xS | ✗ $8k–$20k salary | ✗ Variable |
Get a free network security assessment and FERPA gap analysis. No obligation — just a clear picture of your risk and how to eliminate it.
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