Cyber security
Cyber Security is a vital part of protecting data, information, and IT systems in every organisation, including Schools. It can often seem complex, and knowing where to start is half the challenge. There’s a variety of free resources available to help improve your school’s cyber security posture.
National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
The UK National Cyber Security Centre seen as a world leader in this area and the go to place for Cyber Security advice. They produce a variety of advice, guidance and toolkits for business, families, individuals, and schools. Including talent development programmes for young people wanting a career in the STEM and Cyber Industries.
Here’s a link to their practical resources to help schools improve cyber security.
- Cyber Security for Schools Homepage, including sections for Governors, senior leaders, schools staff IT providers and how to report an incident.
- A Free Cyber Security Training package for school staff offered as presentations or self-learn videos
- Cyber Exercise in a Box, is a free online tool to help organisations test and practice responses to a cyber-attack, using walkthrough scenario exercises of common threats.
Cyber Essentials
Cyber Essentials is a simple but effective, Government-backed scheme that will help you to protect your organisation, whatever its size, against a whole range of the most common cyber attacks. Find out more information about getting Cyber Essentials certified visit.