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Audit and Advisory Services for educational institutions

When schools are able to focus their resources and energy on their primary goals, they achieve optimal learning outcomes. Hiring a company with significant experience and a deep understanding of a school’s infrastructure and how it operates means that the right advice can be provided, and a solid plan can be executed to manage its IT infrastructure, people, and processes.

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IT Audits

For you to maintain a secure and efficient digital environment throughout your school, you need a comprehensive understanding of its current IT platform and processes. By investing in an IT Audit, you’ll receive detailed assessments of your IT infrastructure, identifying any vulnerabilities and inefficiencies. You’ll also gain access to actionable insights and ongoing support to help you address issues, so that your school operates within a more secure IT environment.

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IT Advisory

Since every school is unique, and has completely different needs, schools need an IT partner who will spend the time to understand exactly what issues a school is experiencing, what weaknesses it may have, and which areas it would like to focus on. This way, a solution can be customised to acutely solve the school’s issues, meet their allocated budget and deliver maximum value on the investment that the school is making. So we provide clear, honest guidance to help you navigate IT management complexities, as well as justifying the need for IT funding to school leadership.

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ICT Strategic reviews

Through an ICT Strategic Review, you’ll receive a comprehensive analysis of your school's technology landscape. You’ll also receive an evaluation of your current systems, which identifies gaps, and provides strategic recommendations tailored to enhance your school’s efficiency, supporting your educational goals and developing with your school over time.
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Security reviews

Security Reviews are meticulous assessments of your school's IT environment, designed to uncover vulnerabilities and strengthen defences. By investing in a Security Review, you’ll gain expert insights and actionable recommendations to strengthen your security posture and safeguard your valuable data.
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AI Readiness

Have you evaluated your school's preparedness for effectively integrating artificial intelligence solutions into your daily operation? With our guidance, your school can confidently embrace AI technologies and unlock their potential to transform your educational capabilities.
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Incident Response Planning

Effective incident response planning ensures your school is ready to handle IT emergencies swiftly and efficiently. This is your opportunity to ensure your school has tailored strategies to manage, mitigate, and recover from incidents, minimising disruption and safeguarding your data. Partner with us to prepare your school for potential threats, ensuring resilience and comprehensive security across your entire digital environment.
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Governance, Risk and Compliance

Governance, Risk, and Compliance services ensure your school’s IT operations meet the required standards and are able to manage risks effectively. Partner with us to receive expert guidance on how your school can establish robust governance frameworks, that identify potential risks, and ensure full compliance with all regulations.
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Cyber Risk Audit

Cyber Risk Audits effectively identify potential security threats to your school. By partnering with us, you grain access to years of knowledge and understanding of criminal behaviour which is utilised to create a comprehensive analysis of any vulnerabilities your school might have, as well as strategic insights and solutions to fortify your cybersecurity, better manage your data, and operate using best- practices across your entire school’s digital environment.

Benefits of our IT Audit and Advisory services

Gain valuable insights into your school's IT infrastructure, identify vulnerabilities, and develop a customised roadmap for improvement.
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Enhanced security and risk management

Regular IT audits and security reviews allow schools to identify and address vulnerabilities within their IT infrastructure. Cybercriminals are constantly evolving in their methods of attack, and it is critical for a school to constantly ensure they are one step ahead. This proactive approach assists in preventing potential security breaches and data loss, ensuring the safety of your sensitive information. Apart from practical safety measures being implemented, enhanced security instils a great sense of confidence for students, staff and parents. Offering a totally safe digital environment allows all stakeholders t relax in the knowledge that their sensitive information is completely safeguarded.
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Optimised technology utilisation

IT advisory services provide your school with a detailed assessment and strategic recommendation for optimising your technology investments and maximising the efficiency of the technology being implemented. This ensures that your investment is used as effectively as possible to support improved educational outcomes.
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Improved compliance and governance

Governance, Risk, and Compliance services ensure that your school adheres to relevant regulations and standards, minimising legal and operational risks. By establishing robust governance frameworks and compliance practices, your school can avoid penalties and manage risks effectively. This also helps to create a transparent and accountable IT environment, which is crucial for building trust with your students and parents.
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Why choose NetStrategy for IT Audits and Advice?

The best advice comes from a deep understanding of your needs, your budget and your goal. Our IT Audits and Advice service is designed to make technology work harder for your school and help you overcome your IT issues so you can focus on your educational goals.

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Partnering for success

We work with you to inform and empower your team, improve your school’s reputation, and identify every opportunity for improvement. With a deep understanding of education-based IT infrastructures, our goal is to align with your vision and help you achieve it.
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Consistent communication

It’s time you had an IT partner who is available whenever you need them. This will allow your business managers, administrators, and IT staff to operate with confidence, knowing that they have the security and stability of a responsive support team. We’re available to you
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Focussed on schools

Our sole focus is on understanding and supporting schools with their daily IT challenges. With deep insight into the difficulties faced by staff and students, and more importantly, the solutions needed to overcome them, we partner with you to create relevant and effective strategies that will allow you to empower your school and enhance its teaching and learning experience.

Trusted by Australia’s leading schools and institutions

We have been trusted by almost 400 schools nationally to deliver the education IT platform they need safely and securely. Together, we help you build and operate the IT platform that can help your teachers and students realise their full potential, building a brighter future for all.

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Frequently asked questions

Improving IT and cybersecurity in schools requires a structured approach that blends technology with a genuine understanding of education. NetStrategy assists in this by providing custom strategies designed specifically for schools, which employ proven technology to enhance the IT infrastructure and cybersecurity posture. They aim at reducing risks and maximising IT investment, and the flexibility teachers and students require, allowing educational institutions to focus on core educational activities.

When selecting an IT audit service for schools, it is not enough to just know technology, having expertise in education is key. NetStrategy provides a thorough assessment of current systems, identifying vulnerabilities, and recommending outcome-focused solutions. They understand what teachers and students need, and are knowledgeable about educational data regulations ensuring compliance and post-audit support assisting the school in implementing the recommended changes. Transparent communication and clear, understandable reports are part of the service they offer.

NetStrategy leverages proven technology and develops custom strategies to deliver outcome-focused solutions. This approach guarantees both the security and reliability of IT systems, ultimately supporting and furthering the achievements of students and staff in educational institutions​​.

"Custom IT strategies are essential for addressing the unique needs and challenges of schools, universities and other educational institutions. These strategies are tailored to fit the specific requirements of a school, ensuring optimal use of technology, enhancing educational outcomes, and providing a secure and efficient IT environment. The educational sector faces diverse cyber threats, from sophisticated hacking to accidental insider threats. Educational institutions hold a wealth of sensitive data, making them attractive targets for cybercriminals. A custom IT strategy helps address these risks by ensuring robust cybersecurity measures tailored to the institution's specific needs. A comprehensive IT strategy encompasses various key components like asset inventorying, cybersecurity monitoring, risk assessments, access controls, network security, employee education, and incident response plans. These components ensure a layered approach to security, addressing different aspects of IT challenges specific to educational institutions"

Ready to transform your school's IT experience?

By choosing NetStrategy, schools gain a reliable partner that not only understands their IT challenges, but also understands how schools are different and cares deeply about their success and security. Let us help you transform your IT challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation.

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