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.

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Cyber Professional Development for Tech Teams

Mark Orchison: May 19, 2023 9:53:49 AM

Cybercriminals use developments in technology to gain competitive advantage in an ongoing arms race to be one step ahead of cybersecurity defences. So while new technology emerges and put to good use, there's a cohort of individuals and...

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

Mark Orchison: May 19, 2023 9:49:25 AM

Cyber threats will continue to evolve at the same pace as all other technological developments, benefiting cyber criminals to the same extent as it...

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Reducing Cyber Attacks through Staff Professionl Development

Mark Orchison: May 19, 2023 9:45:23 AM

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

Mark Orchison: May 19, 2023 9:38:20 AM

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

Mark Orchison: Jan 26, 2023 12:39:18 PM

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

Technology Risk Management

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Shield Your School from Supply Chain Cyber Threats

Mark Orchison: Jan 26, 2023 12:39:02 PM

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...

Technology Risk Management EdTech

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Cyber Vulnerability Check: Insights from 7 Schools

Mark Orchison: Oct 20, 2022 3:24:21 PM

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...

Technology Data Privacy

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RPA Cover Conditions Met with 9ine's Cyber Response

Mark Orchison: Sep 2, 2022 1:23:37 PM

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

Technology Data Privacy

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

Mark Orchison: Jun 26, 2022 9:35:14 PM

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...

Technology Data Privacy Risk Management Training EdTech

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Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022

Mark Orchison: May 30, 2022 11:11:28 AM

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...

Technology Data Privacy Risk Management Training EdTech

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

Mark Orchison: Feb 2, 2022 3:13:45 PM

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

Technology Data Privacy

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Data Protection Principles for Asian Schools' Compliance

Mark Orchison: Jan 11, 2022 11:06:26 AM

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...

Technology Data Privacy

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Complying with Risk Obligations in the Academy Trust Handbook

Mark Orchison: Nov 4, 2021 8:34:22 AM

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

Technology Data Privacy Risk Management

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Academy Trust Handbook 2021 - Cyber Security

Mark Orchison: Jun 29, 2021 9:56:20 AM

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

Technology

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