EXPLORING ZERO TRUST IN ACTION:
SAFE STUDENTS, SMOOTH ACCESS

Syscomm is organising a webinar exploring how schools, colleges, and MATs can secure every device, manage network access at scale, and deliver a seamless learning experience – powered by Zero Trust Network Access. We’re bringing together Robert Wright from Extreme Networks and Anton Beehl from Syscomm to share their frontline expertise on the challenges education IT teams face today.

Thursday, 16th April 2026

11:00 - 12:00 BST

Online - Free

-YOUR SPEAKERS

In Conversation

Anton Beehl is an Account Director at Syscomm Ltd, specialising in designing and delivering secure, scalable IT solutions that solve real-world challenges. With experience across both technical delivery and strategic leadership, he bridges the gap between infrastructure, security, and business outcomes. Having held senior IT leadership roles in the education sector, Anton brings a deep understanding of the operational, safeguarding, and digital learning challenges schools face. His first-hand experience enables him to move beyond theory and deliver practical, effective solutions.

Robert Wright is Technology Leader at Extreme Networks, with deep expertise in enterprise networking and security, with a strong focus on Extreme Networks solutions and customer success. His background spans technical strategy, partner engagement, and customer-facing leadership, helping organisations design and adopt modern, secure network infrastructures that deliver real business value. He is known for combining strong technical knowledge with a clear customer focus, enabling partners and end users to achieve better outcomes through innovative networking and cyber security solutions.

-WHAT WE’LL COVER

Securing the Future of Connected Education

From the Department of Education’s 1:1 device vision to the daily reality of managing thousands of student devices: this session tackles the real challenges education IT teams face today.

Demystifying Zero Trust Network Access

What it actually means in practice, why it matters for education, and how to move beyond the buzzword to real security outcomes.

The 1:1 Device Challenge

The DfE's vision for every student having a device by 2030 is driving real change now. We'll explore the onboarding, security, & management challenges this creates at scale.

BYOD vs School-Owned Devices

Should you support bring-your-own, lock it down, or embrace a mix? We'll discuss strategies for both and how Cloud NAC differentiates and secures each approach.

Identity-Based Access & Continuous Compliance

Go beyond day-one onboarding. Learn how identity, device health, and location work together to continuously assess and enforce access policies, not just at connection time.

Safeguarding & Student Experience

Schools carry responsibility for how devices are used. We'll cover guardrails that protect students while ensuring applications work smoothly for a quality learning experience.

Event Details

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