MySSP Onboard | Simple, Secure Certificate Delivery for BYOD

Connect with confidence. Simplify onboarding. Strengthen security.

MySSP Onboard is a secure, automated onboarding solution that enables schools, colleges, and organisations to easily deliver security certificates to user-owned devices (BYOD). Built to complement the MySSP safeguarding and monitoring platform, it ensures every device connecting to your network is properly authenticated, encrypted, and compliant, without the need for manual IT intervention. With intelligent device detection, full OS compatibility, and custom branding options, MySSP Onboard streamlines certificate deployment for students, staff, and guests, ensuring your organisation maintains complete visibility and control over network traffic.

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Overview

Managing certificates for BYOD environments can be time-consuming and complex, especially when users have a wide range of devices and technical abilities. MySSP Onboard removes that complexity.

Through a fully automated, browser-based process, MySSP Onboard allows users to install security certificates on their own devices in just a few clicks. The platform automatically identifies the device type and operating system, delivers the correct certificate, and guides the user through installation.

Compatible with all major platforms, including Android 14+, iOS, Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS, MySSP Onboard ensures secure HTTPS inspection and monitoring, giving your safeguarding tools the visibility they need to detect risks such as harmful content, bullying, or inappropriate use.

Supported by Switchshop’s 24×7 service desk and designed with education in mind, MySSP Onboard integrates seamlessly with your existing security stack, enhancing both safeguarding and cybersecurity across your network.

Key Features

Automated Certificate Delivery: Users install certificates via a simple, guided web interface, meaning no technical expertise is required.
Full OS Compatibility: Supports Android (14+), iOS, Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS devices.
Intelligent Device Detection: Automatically identifies device type and delivers the correct certificate.
Custom Branding: Create a bespoke onboarding portal featuring your school or organisation’s logo and messaging.
Enhanced Network Visibility: Ensures full decryption and monitoring of BYOD traffic for safeguarding and compliance.
Secure Integration: Works seamlessly with MySSP and other network security tools.
24×7 Support: Backed by Switchshop’s UK-based service desk for ongoing assistance.
Quick Deployment: Minimal configuration required; ready to use within hours.

Benefits

Enhanced BYOD Security

Ensure every device connecting to your network is properly authenticated and encrypted, closing visibility gaps left by traditional captive portals.

Simplified User Experience

Reduce IT workload with guided, automated certificate installation that lets users onboard their own devices in minutes.

Improved Safeguarding Visibility

Enable full HTTPS inspection across BYOD traffic, supporting KCSIE, Prevent, and internal safeguarding policies.

Branded & Professional Deployment

Deliver a seamless onboarding experience with a custom-branded portal aligned to your school or organisation’s identity.

How it works

Access the Portal: Users connect to your BYOD network and are automatically redirected to your branded MySSP Onboard portal.

Automatic Detection: The system identifies the device type and operating system.

Certificate Installation: Users follow the on-screen guide to install the appropriate certificate.

Secure Connection: Once installed, all traffic can be safely decrypted and monitored through MySSP or your existing security stack.

Continuous Support: The process is backed by Switchshop’s 24×7 service desk for smooth onboarding.

Unlike captive portals that only manage authentication, MySSP Onboard ensures both authentication and certificate installation, enabling comprehensive safeguarding and monitoring visibility.

Why Choose Switchshop?

Switchshop is a trusted partner to schools, colleges, and public sector organisations across the UK. Our certified engineers combine deep security and safeguarding expertise with proactive service management to deliver dependable, high-quality support. With flexible deployment and scaling options, we ensure every solution fits seamlessly with your existing infrastructure and future growth.