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I need your opinion!

Some people believe this is malware, preventing work on our own hands to not be able to get this finished. THIS BRAND BLOCKS WIKIPEDIA COMMONS FOR "PORNOGRAPHIC CONTENT!" — Preceding unsigned comment added by Bradley Atchley (talk • contribs) 16:17, 13 April 2022 (UTC)

so you are the own that block all the games 172.78.50.205 (talk) 22:33, 14 June 2022 (UTC)

trying to add change.org about banning securly from all schools

the link is change.org/p/ban-securly-from-all-schools can a mod add about the controsery? 159.191.197.254 (talk) 16:49, 26 October 2022 (UTC)

Petitions to Ban Securly

Currently, there are around 5 petitions to ban securly from schools. Could somebody add that. 23emr (talk) 19:43, 3 January 2023 (UTC)

@23emr Most of these petitions are from children who don't like Securly because they can't play games in class. Also, that wouldn't be NPOV as far as I know.  loserhead (talk)  16:37, 13 May 2025 (UTC)

That is true. 23emr (talk | contributions) 13:25, 19 May 2025 (UTC)

Just Because they are from kids who want to play video games in class doesn't mean that they are not important and shouldn't be added John George III (talk) 00:30, 10 December 2025 (UTC)

Securly should be banned (or should be fixed). It prevents us from freedom.

The Securly chrome extension was installed into my school Chromebook, which made me go insane! Literally, it blocks any unregonized website, educational or not, and I HATE it. And sometimes, the extension goes haywire and blocks every website for a period of time, saying that it is in the "Global Block List", when it is not! That of which I hate. The only good thing about Securly in my opinion is at least it covers up ads.

But still, Securly is likely the worst thing my school district has used, can they just use another extension for web filtering? Like the two ther topics say, we need to sign a petition to ban Securly because it prevents freedom from us school students. (change.org/p/ban-securly-from-all-schools)

And whoever works at Securly, if you are reading this, fix your extension so we can have more freedom. RandomWikiPerson_277^{talk page or something} 14:40, 31 August 2023 (UTC)

Please don't use Wikipedia talk pages as a forum to discuss the article topic. NinjaRobotPirate (talk) 02:20, 1 September 2023 (UTC)

This is not the place to discuss the pros and cons of Securly. You can take it elsewhere, but Wikipedia is no place for this sort of thing. 23emr (talk | contributions) 19:54, 29 January 2025 (UTC)

Got it, even though this topic is a year old. RandomWikiPerson_277^{talk page or something} 17:58, 30 January 2025 (UTC)

The Global Block List means your teachers blocked those specific sites. 72.82.248.18 (talk) 23:06, 15 September 2025 (UTC)

YES 67.231.65.195 (talk) 11:35, 18 September 2025 (UTC)

A problem with this page

Can we PLEASE protect this page from vandalism? its very common and they call out securly JayDog7777 (talk) 14:50, 2 May 2025 (UTC)

no John George III (talk) 18:55, 19 November 2025 (UTC)

This article is full of incorrect grammar and very obviously subjective language 😭 I don't exactly see why a semi-protection would be incorrect? Jhuntsc (talk) 15:03, 19 December 2025 (UTC)

grammar should not be a reason for page protection, proper vandalism should John George III (talk) 00:14, 16 January 2026 (UTC)

POV

Article focuses excessively on the negatives of Securly. There has to be some good things it does, right?  loserhead (talk)  16:44, 13 May 2025 (UTC)

Prob not NJBud18 (talk) 21:12, 17 May 2025 (UTC)

@NJBud18 You can't just say that without evidence. loserhead (talk) 12:58, 19 May 2025 (UTC)

means u cant say anything without evidence JayDog7777 (talk) 12:52, 22 May 2025 (UTC)

ther's a reason it's so negative (psst, answer: it's just that bad John George III (talk) 02:51, 30 October 2025 (UTC)

Please protect the page from vandalism

This has been a big problem DudeJay17 (talk) 17:44, 9 June 2025 (UTC)

show me evidece screenshots edit banned user etc. John George III (talk) 02:50, 30 October 2025 (UTC)

Make this article semi protected

. DudeJay17 (talk) 11:39, 21 October 2025 (UTC)

You can request that at Wikipedia:Requests for page protection (WP:RFPP). _signed, Willondon (talk) 13:02, 21 October 2025 (UTC)

Wikilinking

1)In the lead, the link on "secondary" in the 2nd sentence leads to an article on "Secondary education in the United States".

2)Under "Reception" the link on "Cambridge Analytica scandal" in the 1st paragraph and 6th sentence leads to an article on "Facebook–Cambridge Analytica data scandal".

3)Under "Reception" the link on "Equifax data breach" in the 1st paragraph and 6th sentence leads to an article on "2017 Equifax data breach". IndefinitelyProtectedArticleTalker (talk) 10:48, 10 February 2026 (UTC)

Hey

Couldn't we move the critism part to a new section called the "Cirticism" Whoisdis14 (talk) 02:58, 11 March 2026 (UTC)

Why John George III (talk) 00:03, 13 March 2026 (UTC)

Nice grammar

It amazes me how long it's taken somebody to edit what might be wikipedia's worst article may somebody please fix the awful grammar? Jhuntsc (talk) 03:48, 20 June 2026 (UTC)

COI edit request: updates to lead, products, history, and reception

Disclosure: I am an employee of Securly, Inc. Per Wikipedia's WP:COI conflict of interest policy, I am disclosing this affiliation and proposing changes here on the Talk page rather than editing the article directly. I am requesting that independent editors review these suggestions and implement those they find appropriate, using the third-party sources provided. I believe the article currently fails WP:NPOV neutral point of view requirements (the article already carries a neutrality dispute tag (May 2025)) and is substantially out of date.

Extended content

1. Outdated infobox and lead section

The infobox lists Bharath Madhusudan as CEO, but he stepped down in October 2024. Tammy Mank Wincup was appointed CEO effective October 28, 2024.

Proposed change: Update the "Key people" field to reflect Tammy Wincup (CEO) and note Bharath Madhusudan as co-founder.

Sources:

• eSchool News (Oct 31, 2024): https://www.eschoolnews.com/newsline/2024/10/31/securly-appoints-tammy-mank-wincup-as-ceo/
• EdTech Chronicle (Nov 1, 2024): https://edtechchronicle.com/securly-appoints-tammy-mank-wincup-as-ceo/
• PR Newswire (Oct 28, 2024): "Securly Appoints Tammy Mank Wincup as CEO" — https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/securly-appoints-tammy-mank-wincup-as-ceo-302289116.html

2. Missing "Products and services" section

The article currently provides no description of what Securly offers beyond a brief mention of internet filters and monitoring. A products section would give readers a factual understanding of the company's platform. All of the following can be sourced to independent third-party coverage:

Proposed addition: A section describing the company's main product areas:

Filter — A CIPA-compliant cloud-based web filter for school devices. (Covered in the Forbes article already cited as Ref 6, and in the Government Technology EdTech Top 40 article.)

Aware and On-Call — An AI-based student wellness monitoring system that analyzes online activity to flag signs of self-harm, cyberbullying, or violence, and a 24/7 human analyst team that reviews and escalates alerts to schools. This was covered extensively in a December 2024 New York Times investigation, and a March 2024 RAND Corporation study examined AI-based student activity monitoring for suicide risk in K-12 schools.

Pass — A digital hall pass management system acquired through Securly's 2022 purchase of Eduspire Solutions, used in schools to manage student movement.

Classroom — A classroom management tool providing real-time visibility into student devices during instruction, incorporating technology from the Dyknow acquisition.

AI Transparency Tools — Securly's platform includes tools that monitor student use of generative AI on school devices and allow districts to set policy parameters for AI use. In March 2026, Education Week reported on the platform's findings from an analysis of student-AI interactions across more than 1,300 districts, with Jeremy Roschelle of Digital Promise noting that the data offered an early real-time view of student AI use — in contrast to most existing research, which relies on student self-reporting through surveys.

Sources:

• The New York Times (Dec 9, 2024): "Spying on Student Devices, Schools Aim to Intercept Self-Harm Before It Happens" — https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/09/health/suicide-monitoring-software-schools.html
• RAND Health Quarterly (Mar 2024): "Artificial Intelligence–Based Student Activity Monitoring for Suicide Risk" — https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10911757/
• Government Technology (Jun 30, 2023): "K-12 Privacy, Security Tools Join EdTech Top 40 List" — https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/k-12-privacy-security-tools-join-edtech-top-40-list
• Education Week (Mar 9, 2026): "Real-Time Data Shows Exactly How Students Use AI on School Technology" — https://www.edweek.org/technology/real-time-data-shows-exactly-how-students-use-ai-on-school-technology/2026/03

3. EdTech Top 40 inclusion

The article does not currently mention that Securly's products have been included on LearnPlatform by Instructure's annual EdTech Top 40 list, which ranks the most widely accessed education technology tools used by students and educators in U.S. K–12 schools. Securly was first added to the list in the 2022–23 school year (sixth annual report) and has appeared in each subsequent edition, including the 2023–24 (seventh) and 2024–25 (eighth) reports.

Proposed addition: A sentence in the appropriate section noting Securly's inclusion. Suggested wording: Securly's products have been included on LearnPlatform by Instructure's annual EdTech Top 40 list, which ranks the most-accessed K–12 education technology tools in the United States, in the 2022–23, 2023–24, and 2024–25 school years.

Sources:

• LearnPlatform by Instructure (2025): "The EdTech Top 40: K-12 EdTech Engagement During the 2024–25 School Year" — https://www.instructure.com/resources/research-reports/edtech-top40-2025
• LearnPlatform by Instructure (2024): "The EdTech Top 40: A Look at K-12 EdTech Engagement During the 2023–24 School Year" — https://www.instructure.com/resources/research-reports/edtech-top-40-look-k-12-edtech-engagement-during-2023-24-school-year
• EdWeek Market Brief (Jul 7, 2025): "Despite Push to Pare Back Ed Tech, Report Finds Districts' Inventories Are Still Growing" — https://marketbrief.edweek.org/education-market/despite-push-to-pare-back-ed-tech-report-finds-districts-inventories-are-still-growing/2025/07
• District Administration (Jun 30, 2025): "Edtech Top 40 ranking highlights tools you could be using" — https://districtadministration.com/article/edtech-top-40-ranking-highlights-tools-you-could-be-using/
• Government Technology (Jun 30, 2023): "K-12 Privacy, Security Tools Join EdTech Top 40 List" — https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/k-12-privacy-security-tools-join-edtech-top-40-list

4. Texas Technology Alliance (TASI) preferred provider selection

In April 2025, Securly announced its selection by the Texas Technology Alliance for Statewide Initiatives (TASI) as a preferred technology provider for K-12 schools in Texas for a four-year term. TASI is a consortium of Texas Education Service Centers that coordinates statewide technology procurement, and Securly is one of two preferred safety technology providers selected under the TASI program. The selection provides Texas school districts with access to Securly's student safety solutions through assured pricing and support services.

Proposed addition: A line in the Recognition section noting the TASI designation.

Sources:

• PR Newswire (Apr 17, 2025): "Texas Technology Alliance for Statewide Initiatives (TASI) Selects Securly as Preferred Technology Across K-12 Texas Schools" — https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/texas-technology-alliance-for-statewide-initiatives-tasi-selects-securly-as-preferred-technology-across-k-12-texas-schools-302431892.html
• Benzinga (Apr 18, 2025): https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/n44807479/texas-technology-alliance-for-statewide-initiatives-tasi-selects-securly-as-preferred-technology-ac

5. Data privacy and security certifications

To provide context alongside the existing privacy criticism, the article should note that Securly holds independent privacy certifications and has reported security audit attestations. Securly is certified by iKeepSafe — an FTC-approved COPPA Safe Harbor program — for compliance with FERPA, COPPA, and the California Student Privacy Certification (CSPC), with certification of its web filtering product dating to June 2016. Securly is also 1EdTech TrustEd Apps Certified, a privacy and interoperability vetting program for educational technology products. Separately, Securly has reported completing SOC 2 Type II audits, an industry-standard attestation of security controls performed by an independent CPA firm.

Proposed addition: A sentence in the existing Reception section noting these certifications.

Sources:

• iKeepSafe product directory — Securly: https://ikeepsafe.org/product/securly/
• 1EdTech TrustEd Apps — Securly certification page: https://site.imsglobal.org/certifications/securly
• Securly press release (Apr 9, 2021, via Benzinga): https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/21/04/p20558069/securly-demonstrates-world-class-security-protocols-by-receiving-soc-2-type-2-audit-certification

6. Securly's response to the class action lawsuit

The article mentions the 2023 class action lawsuit but does not include Securly's response nor the final legal results.

In the same K-12 Dive article currently cited as Ref 5, Securly called the claims "baseless and uninformed" and stated it has never sold student data to third parties or used student data for targeted advertising. Including the company's response is standard practice for WP:NPOV.

Proposed addition: Add quote from K-12 Dive article on Securly's response. Add summary of legal filings below.

In California, the court dismissed the original Bates v. Securly complaint in August 2024 and additional claims in July 2025. The parties reached a confidential settlement in May 2026 that included voluntary dismissal of all class claims and resolution with the plaintiffs on an individual basis. Throughout the litigation and in the settlement, Securly denied the allegations and maintained that no violations occurred, and no finding of liability was made against the company at any point.

Sources (already cited in article):

• K-12 Dive (Jul 20, 2023): https://www.k12dive.com/news/california-parents-class-action-lawsuit-securly/688615/
• CourtListener: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67612752/bate-v-securly-inc/

7. New York Times coverage — balanced representation

The December 2024 New York Times article is significant third-party coverage that should be reflected in the article. It describes how monitoring software flagged a Missouri student's text about plans to overdose, leading to a life-saving intervention, while also discussing concerns about false positives and the debate over balancing safety with student privacy. This article would significantly strengthen the article's sourcing and provide the kind of balanced, in-depth coverage from a reliable source that addresses both sides of the issue.

Source:

• The New York Times (Dec 9, 2024): "Spying on Student Devices, Schools Aim to Intercept Self-Harm Before It Happens" — https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/09/health/suicide-monitoring-software-schools.html

8. History section — Golden Gate Capital acquisition and growth through acquisitions

The article mentions Golden Gate Capital as the owner in the infobox but provides no context on the 2021 acquisition or subsequent growth.

Proposed addition: A "History" section noting:

In March 2021, Golden Gate Capital acquired Securly from shareholders including Defy Partners, Owl Ventures, and co-founder Vinay Mahadik. At the time, the company served more than 10 million students across approximately 2,500 K-12 school districts.

In March 2022, Securly acquired Dyknow, a classroom management and device impact measurement company founded in 2003.

In April 2022, Securly acquired Rhithm, a social-emotional learning and student wellness platform serving over 1.25 million students across 27 states.

In November 2022, Securly acquired Eduspire Solutions, an education technology company providing digital hall pass and flex period management solutions serving over 2.5 million students across all 50 states.

Sources:

• Mergers & Acquisitions / The Middle Market (Mar 18, 2021): "Golden Gate Capital Backs Securly" — https://www.themiddlemarket.com/latest-news/golden-gate-capital-backs-securly
• BusinessWire (Mar 17, 2021): "Golden Gate Capital to Acquire Securly" — https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210317005701/en/Golden-Gate-Capital-to-Acquire-Securly
• BusinessWire (Mar 1, 2022): "Securly Acquires Dyknow" — https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220301005819/en/Securly-Acquires-Dyknow
• BusinessWire (Apr 21, 2022): "Securly Acquires Rhithm" — https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220421005980/en/Securly-Acquires-Rhithm
• PE Hub (Dec 1, 2022): "Golden Gate-backed Securly buys edtech firm Eduspire Solutions" — https://www.pehub.com/golden-gate-backed-securly-buys-edtech-firm-eduspire-solutions/
• PRWeb (Nov 28, 2022): "Securly Acquires Eduspire Solutions" — https://www.prweb.com/releases/Securly_Acquires_Eduspire_Solutions_Expanding_Support_for_Student_Safety_and_Wellness/prweb19033629.htm

9. General structural concerns

The proposals above add sourced material on the company's products, history, and recognition without removing existing sourced content. If incorporated, the article may benefit from reorganization consistent with standard structure for Wikipedia articles on education technology companies:

• Lead — Updated summary of the company, what it does, scale, and ownership
• Products and services — Description of the platform (Filter, Aware/On-Call, Pass, Classroom, AI Transparency Tools)
• Recognition — EdTech Top 40, EdTech Breakthrough Award, TASI preferred provider selection
• Reception — Rename the current section; keep existing sourced criticism, add Securly's responses and the balanced NYT coverage, note data privacy certifications
• History — Founding, growth, Golden Gate Capital acquisition, subsequent acquisitions, CEO transition

I appreciate the community's time in reviewing these proposals. I have tried to supply only independently sourced, verifiable information and have not removed or proposed removal of any existing sourced content. My goal is to bring the article into compliance with NPOV and to reflect the company's current state. Sophieb11 (talk) 16:55, 25 June 2026 (UTC)

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