We've been using Securly Aware in our school for about a year now, and it’s been a solid addition to our digital safety efforts. At first, I was skeptical—like many K-8 schools, we already had web filtering and basic monitoring in place. But Aware took things a step further.
The real-time alerts for flagged content have been especially helpful. It’s not just about catching red flags; it’s about context. Aware does a good job of showing the surrounding conversation or activity, which makes it much easier to respond appropriately. We've had a few situations where a student typed something worrying in a shared doc or email, and Securly notified us almost instantly. That kind of speed makes a difference.
From a privacy standpoint, I appreciate that it's focused on student safety, not surveillance for the sake of it. It’s not overly invasive, but it gives enough insight for staff to step in when needed.
Setup and integration with Google Workspace were pretty straightforward. Support was responsive when we had questions, and the dashboard is user-friendly—our counselors and deans didn’t need a lot of training to get comfortable with it.
If your school is trying to take a more proactive stance on digital wellness and student mental health, Aware is worth looking into. It doesn’t solve every issue, but it gives schools the visibility and tools to act early.
Here are our view of the Pro for this app:
Timely alerts with context
Easy to use, clean dashboard
Solid integration with Google
Responsive support team Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Occasional false positives (but manageable)
Pricing may be a stretch for very small schools Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
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