Independent Schools Foundation (ISF)

Not every parent knows what to look for to make sure that a website is protected, but the green bar is impossible to miss. With Thawte EV, parents can immediately see that the portal is secure and it gives them even more confidence that their children’s sensitive information is safe.

Adams Fung, IT Manager, The Independent Schools Foundation Academy

Region: Hong Kong

Industry: Education

Key Challenges

• Secure online student information portal and web-based payment processing system cost effectively
• Build trust with parents, allowing them to feel comfortable accessing sensitive data online
• Offer highly visible security that parents recognize immediately

Solution

• Thawte SSL Web Server Certificates with EV

Results

• Allowed The ISF Academy to provide a secure online information portal and payment system
• Green address bar1 gives parents a clear signal that data is protected, building trust in the school
• Enabled parents to take an active role in children’s education, helping to ensure student success

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