Why does Cyber Essentials matter in education? Due to the nature of the society we live and work in, we have become greatly reliant on technology - and schools and multi-academy trusts are no exception to this, with an [...]

As schools and multi-academy trusts (MATs) continue to embrace digital learning, keeping software secure has never been more important. From teaching tools and learning resources to communication systems and administrative software, every single app and tool plays a role [...]

Malware is one of the most common cyber security threats facing organisations today, and one of the five Cyber Essentials technical controls to keep in mind. From ransomware attacks that can bring learning to a halt to malicious software [...]

It feels like the entire western world is digital first, meaning every member of staff and every pupil will most likely need access to digital tools to teach and learn effectively. But, making sure the right people have access [...]

If we learnt anything during the pandemic, it was that prevention is better than cure and the same rules apply to cyber security too. It isn't just about responding to threats – it's about preventing them in the first [...]

The immediate picture that comes to mind for most people when they think about cyber security is one of two things: sophisticated software or highly technical systems. In reality, one of the most important security measures is something much [...]