Symantec Security Licensing for Irish Education
SAMI accepts current Symantec security licensing and renewal enquiries from Irish schools, colleges and ETBs. Product availability, education eligibility and the correct subscription route are confirmed for each requirement.
Older Symantec product names may need to be mapped to a current Broadcom offer before a quotation can be prepared.
For Irish primary and post-primary schools, colleges and Education and Training Boards with current or historical Symantec security deployments.
Which Symantec product does the institution use?
Current Symantec security enquiries from Irish education customers usually involve one of the following situations.
- Symantec Endpoint Protection — an existing on-premises or hybrid endpoint security deployment.
- Symantec Endpoint Security — the current subscription offer for endpoint protection.
- An existing Symantec subscription that is approaching or past renewal.
- An expansion of an existing deployment to additional devices.
SAMI does not present unrelated Broadcom product families as part of a Symantec education quotation, and does not imply that every historical Symantec product remains available today.
Academic availability and eligibility
- Broadcom publishes current Symantec licensing documentation and an official Academic Edition data sheet for Symantec Endpoint Protection.
- Availability and transaction terms for a particular Irish institution must still be confirmed at quotation stage.
- SAMI does not determine Broadcom's final programme eligibility.
Education eligibility and product availability depend on the institution, product, deployment and current vendor terms. SAMI will confirm the appropriate route before preparing a quotation.
How is Symantec security licensing counted?
- Measurement depends on the selected Symantec product and subscription.
- Endpoint or seat count is commonly the relevant unit for endpoint security.
- Existing licence file details, serial references, current subscription information and renewal date help identify the correct current route.
- Do not paste sensitive licence keys into the public website form. SAMI can arrange a secure exchange after initial contact.
What SAMI needs for a Symantec quote
- Institution type.
- Current Symantec product name (Endpoint Protection, Endpoint Security or historical product).
- Version, where known.
- Number of protected endpoints.
- Desktop operating systems in scope (Windows, macOS).
- Server operating systems in scope.
- Cloud or on-premises management preference.
- Existing subscription or renewal status.
- Required renewal quarter.
- Additional-device requirement.
- Available product documentation or agreement references (do not include licence keys in the public form).
Do not submit licence keys through the public form. SAMI will confirm a secure exchange method if that information is needed.
New licensing or renewal process
- Step 1
Confirm the current product
Identify the exact Symantec product currently deployed and whether it is a current or historical offer.
- Step 2
Map to a current offer
Where the current deployment uses a legacy product name, map the requirement to a current Symantec subscription.
- Step 3
Confirm eligibility and quantities
Confirm education availability, endpoint quantities and any server or additional module requirements.
- Step 4
Prepare a quotation
SAMI prepares a quotation using the confirmed product, quantities and term.
- Step 5
Confirm the order or renewal
The order or renewal proceeds only after the institution reviews and approves the quotation and any applicable subscription terms.
Frequently asked questions
Which current Symantec security product does our institution need?
Most current enquiries involve Symantec Endpoint Protection or Symantec Endpoint Security. The right product depends on the existing deployment, management preference and the capabilities the institution needs. Older Symantec product names may need to be mapped to a current Broadcom offer.
Is Symantec Endpoint Protection Academic Edition available in Ireland?
Broadcom publishes an official Academic Edition data sheet for Symantec Endpoint Protection. Availability and transaction terms for a specific Irish institution must still be confirmed at quotation stage, and Broadcom makes the final eligibility decision.
Is Symantec licensing calculated per device or per user?
Symantec endpoint security is commonly counted per protected endpoint or seat, depending on the selected subscription. Servers and specialist modules may be counted differently. The measurement basis is confirmed for the selected product before quotation.
Can an existing Symantec subscription be renewed?
Existing subscriptions may generally be renewed under current Broadcom rules, subject to the current product being available and the institution remaining eligible. SAMI can review the current subscription details and renewal date and prepare a renewal quotation.
What if our current licence uses an older Symantec product name?
Older Symantec product names may need to be mapped to a current Broadcom offer before a renewal or expansion can be quoted. SAMI can review the information supplied and identify the current subscription that best matches the existing deployment.
What information is required for a Symantec quote?
Institution type; current Symantec product name and version; number of protected endpoints; desktop and server operating systems; management preference; existing subscription or renewal status; renewal quarter; and any product documentation or agreement references. Do not include licence keys in the public form.
Official vendor sources
- Broadcom — Symantec Endpoint Protection Academic Edition data sheet
- Broadcom TechDocs — Symantec Endpoint Protection licensing
- Broadcom TechDocs — Symantec Endpoint Security cloud subscriptions
Last reviewed: 24 July 2026 · Next review due: January 2027
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