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7 steps for effective school cyber incident investigation

"We've been hacked!" These are the dreaded words which no school staff wants to hear from their IT department. Yet many schools around the world...

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How cyber attackers get into a school

Schools today are increasingly targeted by cyber attackers who use sophisticated methods to breach networks and steal or manipulate sensitive data. A...

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5 reasons to protect your school’s data

Data protection regulations differ across the globe, with some regions lacking regulations while others have more prescribed legislation and...

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WhatsApp: Should schools use the app for communicating?

New technology has changed the way we communicate. Instant messaging makes sharing information easy, which is one reason mobile apps including...

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School Risk Management: Ensuring Safety

Risk management is an important component of the governance regime of a school, yet for many schools, there is a struggle to operationalise it. Many...

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How to budget for cyber security

In the modern educational landscape, the importance of robust cyber security cannot be overstated. Schools are custodians of sensitive data, from...

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How to Approach Cyber Security Training in Schools

In the digital age, cyber security training in schools is not just an option but a necessity. With the increasing use of technology in education,...

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Cyber Risks: On-Premise vs. Cloud-Based Software

Schools are reliant on technology to manage educational resources, student information, and administrative functions. With this dependency comes the...

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How do I know my school's network has been compromised?

Network hacks have become increasingly frequent in the past few years - especially in schools. The reason being, the less than optimal security...

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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

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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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

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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TikTok in your school? How to get it right

The spiritual successor to Vine, the short form video creation app TikTok has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years. Arguably most popular with...

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