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Gain strategic insight to improve your school’s cybersecurity, IT performance, and project outcomes with 9ine’s independent audits, consultancy, and project management, ensuring a secure, compliant digital environment.
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Cyber Security
Protect sensitive data, ensure smooth online learning, and foster a secure digital environment for students and staff. Invest in robust cybersecurity solutions to prevent breaches, maintain trust, and support uninterrupted education.

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.

Cyber Incident Responses
Quickly tackle cyber threats, minimise damage, and restore normality with expert intervention. Safeguard student data, uphold trust, and maintain educational continuity. Be prepared for any cyber challenge—invest in robust incident response solutions.

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)
Empower your IT team with continuous professional development. Stay ahead of tech trends, enhance security, and optimise performance. Invest in ongoing training for a more efficient, innovative, and resilient IT department.

IT Consultancy
Gain expert insights, tailored solutions, expert project management, and strategic guidance to enhance your IT landscape. 9ine’s independent technology consultants have been partnering with schools for over 15 years. Everything from guidance on evidence based investment decisions, to system audits and upgrades.

Compliance and Reporting
The 9ine Platform centralises IT project management, risk management, data protection compliance. Through powerful dashboards, reports, and export options, reporting on IT projects, and risk management has never been easier.

Pre-built toolkits
Self audit, management, and develop your IT systems. The 9ine Platform supports you with pre-made templates in various technology areas which your tech team can have access to and use to audit, manage, and develop your IT systems
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Popular services
Cyber Security Testing
Helps schools identify potential cyber threats with a thorough review of IT systems, services, and devices. Our analysis covers internal and external systems, including internet-facing servers and websites, to detect security vulnerabilities. We examine secure configurations, user privilege management, patch management, and end-of-life technology.
Security & Systems Assessment
Empowers schools to proactively manage and mitigate security risks. Our comprehensive service includes an in-depth audit of IT systems against standards like NCSC, ISO 27001, and NIST. We scan for vulnerabilities, producing a detailed risk schedule and action plan. We examine critical components and system performance, culminating in a visual risk representation.
Security & Systems Essentials
Our premium service that equips technology teams to proactively identify, manage, and mitigate risks related to security, configuration, and system performance. Conducting comprehensive audits and regular vulnerability assessments, S&SE provides deep insights and partners with technology leaders to implement tailored strategies and work packages for continuous improvement.
A range of technology options
Red teaming
Red teaming is a simulated attack on an organisation's digital assets by cybersecurity experts. It mimics real-world threats to uncover vulnerabilities in security defences, processes, and responses, aiming to enhance overall cybersecurity readiness.

Penetration testing
Penetration testing (pen testing) involves simulating cyber attacks to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in an organisation's systems, applications, and networks. It assesses real-world risks and potential impacts on data and services, enabling organisations to strengthen their cybersecurity resilience.

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