Improving Cybersecurity

As cybersecurity standards evolve and governance requirements increase, many schools and organisations are doing more than ever to protect their systems. Yet despite this, we continue to see data breaches make headlines, sometimes even in schools with robust programs in place. So where’s the gap? The missing controls that opened the door to most public

Learn why regular penetration tests are essential for protecting student data and staying ahead of evolving threats in the education sector.

Educational leadership teams know better than anyone else that schools are way more than institutions for learning. They’re vast digital ecosystems filled with sensitive information, valuable resources, and countless online interactions. Implementing the right cybersecurity measures not only protects against potential threats but also empowers schools to operate smoothly and confidently in this tech-driven world.

Recently, a major Australian business experienced a large-scale data breach, putting their customer’s sensitive data at risk and sparking a nationwide response from the federal government. With schools being one of the most common victims of cybercrime, what can be learnt from the recent hack, and how can these learnings improve the cybersecurity precautions schools

With the rise of school-focused cyberattacks over the last few years, schools have since sought the guidance of expert IT professionals to raise their cybersecurity levels and help them implement controls, such as cyber response plans, to protect themselves against sophisticated cyber threats. While most schools have response plans, they often lack a specific cyber

Schools spend a significant amount of time and resources protecting their infrastructure and digital assets, but a substantial amount of them don’t have a good handle on the cybersecurity risk that their supply chain introduces. Like businesses, many schools rely heavily on the services that third parties supply, and ensuring that these providers prioritise cybersecurity

After a year of high-profile hacks, the Federal Government and its corporate regulators are now moving to hold all board members accountable for the cyber resilience of their organisations. Increasingly school boards are no exception, and are being actively held to account. While there have been many hacks of various corporate and government entities in

In an era dominated by technology and interconnectedness, the security of educational institutions’ digital assets has become an increasingly pressing concern. Schools must adopt proactive measures to safeguard their sensitive data and shield their reputation from ever-evolving cyber threats. The educational landscape has undergone a profound transformation with the widespread integration of technology into classrooms

As a leading cyber security firm we’ve been closely following the latest cyber attack directed at NGS Super, a significant Australian superannuation fund. In our opinion, this incident shows a growing challenge that all organisations face – not just the financial industry. Organisations across Australia are experiencing serious cyber threats and attacks. Schools are a

If your school has up-to-date software, a strong endpoint security system, and robust asset management practices, you can have more confidence that your school will be better protected in the event of a cyber-attack.

Your school network is much more than a series of connected computers and cables. When we talk about your school network and its defence, what we are really talking about is how we can best protect the critical data that resides within it.