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Mark Orchison

Mark Orchison is the CEO of 9ine, a leading provider of technology, cyber and privacy services to schools. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Mark is a highly respected thought leader in the field of technology, cyber, privacy and safeguarding in K-12 education. He has a proven track record of helping organisations of all sizes to navigate the rapidly changing digital and regulatory landscape and capitalise on new opportunities. Mark’s vision has shaped the development of a revolutionary low cost consultancy-as-a-service software platform enabling schools to gain easy access to expertise in technology, cyber, privacy and safeguarding. Mark is also a regular speaker at industry events and an expert contributor to accreditation commissions on accreditation standards relating to privacy and cyber security.

Cyber Trends 2024 - Automated, Frictionless, AI Powered Attacks.

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Cyber Trends 2024 - Automated, Frictionless, AI Powered Attacks.

Cyber threats will continue to evolve at the same pace as all other technological developments, benefiting cyber criminals to the same extent as it benefits people and organisations. With the growing prevalence of AI and machine learning, experts...

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Reducing Cyber Attacks through Staff Professionl Development

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Reducing Cyber Attacks through Staff Professionl Development

In today's digital age, schools are not only responsible for educating their students but also protecting them from cyber threats. With the increased...

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The Role of School Staff Social Media Accounts in Cyber Attacks

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The Role of School Staff Social Media Accounts in Cyber Attacks

Social media has become an integral part of our lives, allowing us to connect with friends, family, and colleagues. It also, however, plays a role in...

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The Current Cyber Threats to Schools

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The Current Cyber Threats to Schools

Cyberthreats are becoming an increasingly pressing issue for schools as more and more educational institutions rely on technology to provide students...

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Shield Your School from Supply Chain Cyber Threats

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Shield Your School from Supply Chain Cyber Threats

Supply chain attacks are a growing concern for schools, as they can have a significant impact on the operations and security of the institution. A...

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Cyber Vulnerability Check: Insights from 7 Schools

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Cyber Vulnerability Check: Insights from 7 Schools

Starting off, and being 100% transparent. It wasn’t just seven random schools. As a general rule (subject to the availability of our team), when a...

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RPA Cover Conditions Met with 9ine's Cyber Response

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RPA Cover Conditions Met with 9ine's Cyber Response

To make sure your school is covered for Cyber Incidents under the RPA, school members need to ensure that four conditions are met:

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UK-GDPR Changes: No DPO, Reduced ROPA, SARs Approach, PMP Explained

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UK-GDPR Changes: No DPO, Reduced ROPA, SARs Approach, PMP Explained

With the joys of Brexit behind us the government is preparing to legislate on changes to the UK-GDPR. Their view, the EU-GDPR is too onerous and...

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Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022

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Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022

KCSIE has been updated in readiness for schools to digest and ensure they can evidence compliance from September 2022. There are a number of subtle...

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Guard School: 2022 Global Report vs. Education Malware (82.65%)

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Guard School: 2022 Global Report vs. Education Malware (82.65%)

The Global Risks Report (Report) tracks perceptions among risk experts and world leaders in business, government, and civil society. It examines...

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Data Protection Principles for Asian Schools' Compliance

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Data Protection Principles for Asian Schools' Compliance

Over the course of 2021, we wrote about a variety of upcoming privacy laws around the world. However, we can see that countries in Asia are likely to...

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Complying with Risk Obligations in the Academy Trust Handbook 

The management of risk is a requirement of the Academy Trust Handbook. Academy trusts must manage risks to ensure their effective operation,...

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Academy Trust Handbook 2021 - Cyber Security

The Academy Financial Handbook has been updated and renamed as the Academy Trust Handbook. The requirements and guidance within the handbook has been...

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Malware Update: Education Malware Morphs to be Undetectable

A new programming language ‘Go’ or ‘Golang’ is being used to specifically target schools. Once successfully executed, the Trojan enables remote...

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