Cybersecurity doesn't have to
break the budget.
iboss is E-Rate eligible under Category 2 as Firewall-as-a-Service. Schools can receive 20-85% discounts. Calbrate handles every filing, every form, every deadline. We've done this before.
Get E-Rate GuidanceThree tiers. All E-Rate eligible.
Choose your protection level.
Core SASE
- ✓ Secure Web Gateway
- ✓ CIPA Content Filtering
- ✓ SSL/TLS Inspection
- ✓ Safe Search Enforcement
- ✓ Firewall-as-a-Service
- ✓ Basic Malware Defense
- ✓ Usage Reporting
- ✓ CIPA Compliance Docs
Advanced SASE
- ✓ Everything in Core
- ✓ ZTNA Private App Access
- ✓ Advanced Malware Defense
- ✓ Threat Intelligence & Analytics
- ✓ Browser Isolation
- ✓ Bandwidth Management
- ✓ Device Posture Assessment
- ✓ Advanced Reporting
Enterprise SASE + AI
- ✓ Everything in Advanced
- ✓ AI-Powered CASB
- ✓ Data Loss Prevention
- ✓ GenAI Security Controls
- ✓ Microsoft Purview Integration
- ✓ SSPM (SaaS Security Posture)
- ✓ Digital Experience Monitoring
- ✓ AI-Powered Dashboards
The E-Rate Process · We Handle Every Step
File Form 470
Post your service request to the E-Rate marketplace. We prepare and submit the filing.
Evaluate Bids
Select Calbrate/iboss as your provider after competitive review.
Submit Form 471
Apply for E-Rate discount approval. We prepare the full filing.
Confirm Services
Form 486 confirms deployment started and CIPA compliance status.
Protected
District secured. E-Rate pays iboss directly — no reimbursement wait.
$200M in additional funding.
Beyond basic E-Rate.
The FCC's Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program funds advanced cybersecurity solutions that go beyond traditional E-Rate Category 2. iboss SASE deployments by Calbrate qualify.
What does it fund?
Advanced cybersecurity services including Zero Trust architecture, SASE platforms, endpoint detection, and incident response — capabilities not covered by standard E-Rate.
How much per district?
Individual awards range from $15,000 to $1.5 million depending on district size and needs. The total program pool is $200 million.
Does iboss qualify?
Yes. iboss SASE deployments by Calbrate meet the program's requirements for advanced Zero Trust cybersecurity. We handle the application.
Does Calbrate help apply?
Yes. We prepare the complete application, including the security assessment, architecture plan, and budget justification required by the FCC.