Managed IT & Technology Solutions For Schools and Districts
Scalable IT services designed to protect your students and staff in a hybrid world.
Intelligent IT. Student-centered Solutions.
CIPA Compliance
Continuous Compliance. AI-powered monitoring ensures your network stays compliant and student data stays private.
24/7 In-House SOC
Unshakable security. Local human oversight coupled with AI threat detection for your entire campus.
Hybrid Environment
Seamless remote access. Secure connections between on-campus classrooms and remote endpoints.
Targeted Solutions Built For Education
Managed IT and Tech Support for Schools
Help desk, devices and networks that keep classrooms running
Your teachers teach and your students learn without waiting on a login, a laptop, or a Wi-Fi fix. Our team handles your help desk, device management, and network upkeep, and monitors your systems around the clock, so small issues get fixed before they reach the classroom.
Cameras, Intercoms and Access That Work Together
One network and one view across every campus
Your staff see what is happening in every building from a single, cloud-based system. We provide a wide range of security tools, including cameras, access control, intrusion sensors and professional monitoring, environmental sensors, and visitor management.
Collaboration Tools Your Staff and Students Can Rely On
Learning and teamwork that flow from classroom to home
Your educators and students reach the files, meetings and classroom tools they need on any approved device. We manage access and permissions with FERPA in mind, so student information stays protected while teams work together.
Safeguarding Students with Intelligent Security
When aging hard drives and network complexity began to compromise district safety, South Washington County Schools turned to their trusted partner of 10 years. CIT deployed a bespoke, cloud-native security solution—including 1,800+ cameras and 60 integrated intercoms—on a single, high-efficiency network. The result? Investigation times were cut by 50%, server energy costs plummeted, and the district gained the peace of mind that comes with a future-proof infrastructure.
Proven Impact, Measurable Results
End users supported
Endpoints protected
Threats detected per month
100,000+ end users supported, 20,000+ endpoints protected, and 250,000+ threats detected per month.
Partnering with Technology Leaders
IT and Security Solutions for Schools, Districts, Teachers, Staff and Students
CIT provides IT services for education organizations across Minnesota and Wisconsin: the schools and districts that run them, and the teachers, administrators, IT teams and students who depend on them every day.
K-12 Schools and Districts
Managed IT services for K-12 schools and districts, from a single school to a 19,000-student district like South Washington County Schools. Your help desk, devices, network and security get one accountable partner.
- Help desk and device management
- Network and Wi-Fi management
- 24/7 cybersecurity monitoring
Private and Parochial Schools
Managed IT and cybersecurity for private, independent and faith-based schools. St. John the Baptist Catholic School has relied on CIT for 5+ years for fast response and friendly, professional support.
- Responsive school IT help desk
- Student and staff data protection
- Right-sized support without constant upselling
Teachers and Educators
Classroom technology support that works when the bell rings. Get fast help desk response, reliable devices, Wi-Fi and logins, and secure access to learning tools on any approved device.
- Device and login support
- Classroom network and Wi-Fi upkeep
- Hybrid and remote learning access
Administrators and School Staff
Secure access to student information and the systems your office relies on, with permissions managed with FERPA in mind and a help desk that keeps front offices and business offices running.
- FERPA-aware access management
- Secure file sharing and collaboration
- Visitor management and campus access control
IT Directors and District Leaders
Extend your IT team with a 24/7 in-house security operations center (SOC) and a cybersecurity gap analysis that shows where your district stands on risk and compliance.
Students and Families
Safe, monitored internet access on school devices, CIPA compliance monitoring and student data privacy protections that keep learning moving in the classroom and at home.
- CIPA compliance monitoring
- Student data privacy
- Cloud-based cameras and intercoms for campus safety
Also supporting
- Charter schools
- Colleges and universities
- Community and technical colleges
- Education cooperatives and service districts
- Early learning and preschool programs
Great service! CIT has fast response time. Techs are professional and friendly. We have used them for 5+ years and are very happy with their service. Feel like they have our best interests in mind and are not trying to constantly upsell us something. Would highly recommend!
Iika Wilgenbusch, St. John the Baptist Catholic School
Listen to our podcast
Best Cybersecurity Practices for Education Industry
Many educational leaders today are trapped in a stressful cycle of reacting to evolving security threats and preparing for complex audits. In this episode of the Tech for Business podcast, we explore how to move your school from a state of vulnerability to one of proactive digital resilience. You will learn how to protect student data and transform compliance from a heavy burden into a competitive advantage for your institution. We break down current trends and simple best practices so you can stop worrying about high-profile attacks and focus on what truly matters: providing a safe, high-quality learning environment. Join us to discover how tailored technology solutions make your operations more robust, secure, and efficient.
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Your Questions Answered
Clear, expert insights into securing your educational institution.
Our AI-driven threat detection identifies patterns to stop breaches before they disrupt the classroom, shifting your institution from reactive defense to a proactive, strategic posture that prioritizes student success.
Protecting sensitive student data from ransomware requires more than just standard backups. We implement Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and SIEM technology to create a robust security framework. By combining these tools with comprehensive physical security and robust protocols, audit readiness becomes a ‘dependable routine’ rather than a period of intense stress. This methodology allows you to focus on student success, confident that your data integrity is maintained against escalating cyber threats.
Our experts empower educational institutions with scalable cloud solutions and remote management designed to enable seamless digital classrooms while ensuring secure access for staff and students from any location. By bridging connectivity gaps with adaptive ingenuity, we transform complex distributed networks into strategic assets that prioritize student success and provide unmatched professional reliability.
CIT implements AI-driven network filtering and 24/7 SOC monitoring to turn federal compliance into a standard operational routine. We ensure students remain safe while meeting E-Rate funding requirements
