Cyber Secure Schools

28/07/2022

📣 Today, we’re sharing IT Governance’s guide on Cyber Essentials, explaining the UK government-backed scheme in detail, including the benefits it can offer and how the certification process works.

To download your free copy, click here ➡️ https://www.itgovernance.co.uk/cyber-essentials-a-guide-to-the-scheme

Get our short guide on how to strengthen cyber security and improve business efficiency with Cyber Essentials.

27/07/2022

👨‍🏫 Why Cyber Security must be a Priority for Schools

We take a look at the state of cyber-security in the UK Educational Sector, examining official UK Government statistics and identifying why and how Education is under attack, the challenges faced, and some of the ways they can be overcome.

To read more, click here ➡️ https://cybersecure.school/why-cyber-security-must-be-a-priority-for-schools-in-2021/

We take a look at the state of cyber-security in the UK Educational Sector, identifying why and how they're under attack, and some of the ways they can be overcome.

26/07/2022

😂 Something to brighten up your day!

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21/07/2022

🙋 Considering Cyber Essentials compliance and accreditation for your school?

With our Cyber Essentials Accreditation service, we'll get your IT systems up to speed and get you accredited, fast, guaranteed.

If you’re looking for advice about Cyber Essentials for your school, give us a call on 0121 309 0126 or visit our website here ➡️ https://cybersecure.school/

20/07/2022

🔐 This month, we’re sharing cyber security tips on how to create an “unbreakable” password.

Tip #1: Make passwords that are at least 8 characters long, ideally more than 12 characters. Remember to use lower and uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

15/07/2022

We're ending the week with some brilliant client feedback from one of our clients! 👏

“Deb was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about my issue. Thank you.”

Lovely feedback, Deb! We’re lucky to have you on the team!

13/07/2022

On January 24th 2022, the Cyber Essentials scheme introduced an updated set of requirements in response to the evolving cybersecurity challenges that many organisations are now facing.

To read more, click here ➡️ https://iasme.co.uk/cyber-blog/the-january-changes-to-the-cyber-essentials-scheme-reflect-the-changing-cyber-threats-in-todays-digital-environment/

The Government approved Cyber Essentials scheme includes five technical controls that help protect organisations from the majority of cyber attacks. A team of experts review the scheme at regular intervals to ensure it stays effective in the ever-evolving threat landscape. The scheme was introduced....

06/07/2022

📣 DfE’s advice tool allows schools to measure their cyber security provision, the release of this tool is in response to the rise in cyberattacks on the education sector.

To read more, click here ➡️ https://schoolsweek.co.uk/dfe-to-launch-cyber-security-advice-tool-after-spate-of-attacks/

The Department for Education (DfE) is set to launch a new tool which allows schools to measure their cyber-security provision after the sector was struck by more than 70 ransomware attacks during the pandemic. Schools minister Nick Gibb told the National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) CYBERUK onli...

05/07/2022

NCSC’s Cyber Essentials Readiness Toolkit will help schools move towards meeting the requirements to become certified and provide specific guidance on how you can achieve it.

To read more, click here ➡️https://iasme.co.uk/cyber-blog/introducing-the-cyber-essentials-readiness-tool/

What is the Readiness Tool? Developed by IASME on behalf of the National Cyber Security Centre, The Readiness Tool is a new interactive website that helps you take a look at your business cyber security. As you work through a questionnaire , you will be able to gauge your current level of cyber secu...

30/06/2022

🔐 Need help remembering all your passwords?

A password manager will help you save and store all of your passwords safely and securely. NCSC’s article, part of the Top Tips for Staying Secure Online series, provides guidance on the steps you can take to create and store unique, strong passwords for all your accounts.

Read more here ➡️ https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/top-tips-for-staying-secure-online/password-managers

Need help remembering all your passwords? Get a password manager, or save them to your browser.

29/06/2022

The key to protecting your school from cyber threats is... Cyber Security Awareness Training.

Why do employees pose such a big risk? IT Governance’s article explains everything you need to know and how staff awareness can protect your school.

Read more here ➡️ https://www.itgovernance.co.uk/blog/what-is-cyber-security-awareness-and-why-is-it-important

Cyber security awareness training is the key to protecting your organisation. Find out what your programme should contain in this blog.