HMC’s platinum partner for cyber security and data protection
Our team understands the challenges UK schools face with managing the increasing cyber threat landscape and compliance obligations for the GDPR aimed at keeping school data protected.
Protect your school’s digital infrastructure with cybersecurity services tailored for UK independent schools. From threat detection to network security, we help you stay resilient, reduce risk, and meet UK GDPR requirements — all while supporting safe, uninterrupted learning.
Technology Infrastructure Developments
Boost performance, enhance security, and support innovative learning environments. Future-proof your school with reliable, high-speed networks and modern technology. Invest in comprehensive IT solutions today for a smarter, more efficient, and tech-savvy school tomorrow.
Incident Responses
Respond to cyber threats with confidence. Our incident response services for schools are fully aligned with UK GDPR, helping to minimise damage, ensure compliance, and protect student data across the UK’s independent school sector. Maintain trust and educational continuity with expert support.
EdTech and Vendor Management
Optimise resources, ensure seamless integrations, and enhance educational outcomes. Partner with trusted vendors for top-quality tools and support. Maximise efficiency and innovation in your learning environment.
Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Equip your IT and safeguarding teams with the skills to manage digital risks confidently. Our CPD programmes, built for UK independent schools, cover UK GDPR, data protection, and best practices in educational technology — supporting ongoing professional growth and compliance.
IT Consultancy
Enhance your IT landscape with expert consultancy tailored for UK independent schools. From infrastructure planning and cloud migrations to digital strategy and vendor selection, our specialists deliver practical, evidence-based guidance. We also support schools with UK GDPR compliance in education, ensuring your technology investments are secure, sustainable, and future-ready.
Compliance and Reporting
Streamline GDPR compliance in education with the 9ine Platform. Tailored for UK independent schools, our solution centralises risk, IT projects, and data protection compliance to meet UK GDPR standards. Make reporting and audits easy with dynamic dashboards.
Built from the feedback and experience of hundreds of users around the world, the 9ine Platform is designed to simplify the way schools manage their data protection and privacy obligations, and cyber security projects.
“The team at 9ine have been instrumental in supporting us in our journey toward stronger data privacy controls and a better cybersecurity posture. Their materials are thorough, precise, and easy to use, all at the same time. We've benefited greatly, both as an IT team and also as a wider organisation, having access to the 9ine team and their expertise. What really makes a difference is that 9ine understands the nuance of international schools in a way that other out-of-the-box cybersecurity and data privacy consultancies do not. Highly recommended.”
Greg Clinton
American International School Chennai, Director of Technology
“We began to work with 9ine for our Digital Privacy Management. We quickly expanded to their Cybersecurity services due to their professionalism, especially when such a wide range of aspects can benefit from each other. The different teams are always aware of what’s happening, and we benefit significantly, whether at a board level or on a very granular “under the hood” scale.”
Yoann Saludes
Marymount International School Paris, IT Director
“They felt like an extension of our IT support team for the time they were with us and were never judgemental on the approach we take with our systems and security. I’d have no concerns about recommending them (and using their services) again in the future.”
Mike Ward
The Dean Trust, Head of IT
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