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I have been a technology teacher for years. I have used several programs over the years, all of them I was comfortable changing each time my school district changed filter programs. However, changing to Securly has been a nightmare. I have spent hours trying to set it up to work in my class, and I feel as through I am going no where. I have requested that our school district return to GoGuadan as soon as possible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Where to start? Creating block lists, white lists, are difficult. Securly claims to have other useful features, but I can't use it well for the basic content filter, there is not point to using this software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
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Securely is a one-stop shop for all our filtering and monitoring. Our students know that they are safe when they search and that they can't get to things they shouldn't Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The classroom side of things is very cumbersome for staff. They find it not as friendly, and students are able to not be seen. Having to update the classroom for the staff to see computers constantly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I'm very impressed with the capabilities and features offered by Securly Filter. As a tool designed to provide web filtering, student safety, and device management, it delivers on its promises quite effectively. With its advanced filtering technology, it allows school administrators to customize and control access to online content, ensuring that students are not exposed to inappropriate material.
One of the standout features of Securly is its ability to provide real-time alerts to school staff when students are engaging in potentially harmful behavior online. This helps to prevent cyberbullying, self-harm, and other online safety concerns that are becoming increasingly prevalent in today's digital world. Additionally, its monitoring capabilities give school staff valuable insights into how students are using technology, which can help inform policies and procedures for internet use.
Overall, I would highly recommend Securly to any school looking to provide a safe online environment for its students. With its powerful filtering technology, real-time monitoring, and easy-to-use interface, it provides an effective solution to the complex issue of online safety. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I miss very much the ability to see students' estimated GEO location. This, however, is an API thing, with Google not allowing this feature to work any longer. So to be fair, this is not a Securly issue; it's on Google's end. Ah well... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I really like how easy it is to see what's happening on our school-owned devices. With only a few clicks, I can have a report showing exactly what a student has been looking at. I also love how easy it is for parents to see what their child has been doing. The weekly summary is priceless, and many of our parents are grateful that we have it as an option. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I wish it was easier to active detailed tracking. This would allow me to do a deep dive into a student's internet usage without taking their device. Additionally, I would like the software to show details about the "click". Such as how long they were on that site, or what they clicked on while on the site. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Securly Filter helps to keep the students safe and secure by blocking inappropriate content. I like that I can set up different policies for different groups.
The monitoring and reporting help to know what the students are browsing. The reports can show what a student was doing when they were supposed to be focused in class. We also set up the parent reports so they can review their child's activity.
When a student receives a block message, I also like that it tells them why it is blocked. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I don't have anything that I dislike. The one thing I would like is to be able to create more customized reports that could automatically send me weekly updates. Other than that, I'm pleased with Securly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Securly allows me to worry less about what students are attempting to get into on their devices while at school and home. Its collection of websites to block is vast and continues to be added to as new sites are developed.
The filtering tool is user friendly to set up and maintain. If a teacher needs a website opened or blocked, it is very easy to enter the interface and make those changes.
Securly is also great because I can set up different policies in the filter, so that different age groups can have different levels of access while browsing.
I highly recommend Securly for your filtering needs in a 1:1 device environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I really do not have any major dislikes about the product. The filter topics are well defined and I'm glad it allows you to Allow/Block items, even if Securly is blocking them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Securly has made filtering content on school devices extremely easy. If I find that a student is on a site that should be blocked, all I have to do is find the user and that specific site and click "block." The same is true if a teacher instructs the students to go to a certain website only to find it blocked. A quick email to me about the user and site and I find the activity and click "allow" for all users. The user interface is very intuitive. I am able to set policies for different groups, set up alerts for words, etc. We have used Securly for 4 years and plan on renewing for another 3-5.
I also love the ability to watch each student's device within a class. Securly allows me to quickly push a certain website or only allow for a predetermined number of tabs. While monitoring, if I notice a student struggling, it is simple to send a chat message to be able to engage the child without fear of humiliating him/her by calling them to the desk.
If you are trying to decide if this product is right for your school, I would tell you that you shouldn't hesitate. Securly support is always willing to help while trying to understand how to set up your environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The iOS side isn't as intuitive as the chrome side but I think that is because Apple limits abilities to 3rd parties for what you are permitted to monitor. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Protecting students entrusted to you by their parents while being educated in an online world is critical. Securly provides that comfort, knowing that all student activity is being monitored and recorded for insight at a later time if necessary. I appreciate the granularity of having predefined categories to use, as well as the flexibility to block or open individual sites. You can also choose to block based on keywords.
The activity reporting tool is very handy for monitoring traffic based on your configured policies or a single student's Internet traffic. The tool provides you with a method to view the websites students were trying to access even when prohibited. Reports can also be downloaded for any period of time to be provided to those in need.
The absolute best part is the Securly parent portal so families can keep their children safe at home! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The least helpful part of the Securly filter are websites that have not yet been categorized. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I like knowing that there is a dedicated system that is constantly monitoring our students and keeping me informed when there is no way I could handle it alone. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Occasionally, it filters things that I want students to be able to access. In recent years, Securly has addressed this by allowing me to input YouTube videos and specific URLs to allow students access. I need help understanding how that process works better, but it has been a beneficial improvement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I enjoy how easy it is to configure this system. I work in IT for a K-12, so it's important for me to have the ability to monitor student activity in order to better protect our students. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
As an IT administrator, there are some instances where I wish I had a few more options to customize our filters. I know I can always reach out to Securly's outstanding customer support, but that takes time and effort. Maybe you could create an advanced view format for IT Admins. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I appreciate that Securly is multi-platform management system. Being able to update and add apps with iPads, as well as have teachers monitor their students' chromebooks--AND get an email with their activity after class--is better than their competitors. Great customer service as well! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I wish it could do more with Android tablets--but it is something that might be available that I just haven't pursued thoroughly. Not as cheap as some of the competitors, but still money well spent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
