Tag: Cyber Attacks
Cyber Security Audits Now Available
We are pleased to offer a new tool that can assist schools with their cyber-security duties. Discover more about our Cyber Security Audits here!
10th August 2022
New Social Media Hub Launched by SWGfL
We are pleased to announce the launch of our brand new hub, which delves into the broad topic of social media. Find out what's included.
30th June 2022
Latest Research Shows 62% of Schools Have Not Received Cyber-Security Training
We are pleased to announce the launch of a brand new cyber-security report that looks into how well schools are protected throughout England and Wales. Discover more here:
15th June 2022
The Difference Between Online Safety and Cyber-Security
Although online safety and cyber-security are closely related, there are significant differences between the two. Take a look at what these are in our article
28th March 2022
Top Five Things to Know About VPNs
Take a look at our coverage of VPN’s, from what they are, to how they are used and what advantages and disadvantages there are around using them. Find out more in this article and take a look at our latest resource.
10th March 2022
Joint Committee Reports on Draft Online Safety Bill
A joint committee of MPs joined to scrutinise the draft online safety bill and to make further recommendations for improvement before it goes to parliament and finalised in 2022. Today, the report on the draft bill has been published with the following recommendations.
14th December 2021
Cyber Security – It Doesn’t Have to be Complicated
Despite the complexity we may associate cyber security with, the basics are fundamentally down to how we as individuals respond to oncoming attacks. Beyond the security software and privacy features we may include, we are ultimately there as a last line of defence. Find out more in this article
11th October 2021
Cyber Security: 5 Things To Remember
For Cyber Security month we're running down the top 5 things to remember when it comes to protecting your information online. We've also included helpful resources and links to give you all the information you need.
7th October 2021
Scamming – Spotting and preventing attacks
Scamming is one of the most common online risks being posed to the public. Despite our best efforts to protect ourselves, there are many ways that scammers can target us, exploit our information and leave us feeling exposed. Find out the most common ways to spot a scamming attack and how you can best protect yourself.
17th September 2021
Mimecast Offer Essential Cyber Training to Schools
SWGfL are proud to offer cyber security training from Mimecast to support staff in identifying common cyber-attacks whilst raising awareness about protecting and improving defences. Find out about human error and what schools can do to protect themselves.
6th July 2021
SWGfL Provide Affordable Bitdefender Software to Schools
With so many anti-virus and security software companies all offering their products to you directly, it might be confusing to know which product is best and what the best price is. Find out how Bitdefender can protect your school at the best price.
2nd July 2021
NCSC Release New Cyber Security Game
The National Cyber Security Centre has released a new game to help children and young people learn about cyber security. Cyber Sprinters is a runner game that can be played online and is aimed at children aged between 7 – 11.
1st June 2021
SWGfL Launches Edtesa
Today, we have launched Edtesa! This online platform offers UK businesses and organisations a suite of digital tools to assist in online safety practice whilst also supporting the development of healthy, positive work environments.
6th April 2021
Think. Check. Check again.
1 in 5 British schools and colleges experienced a cyber-attack, with 50% of those being targeted by a phishing scam according to research last year. For those attacked, the loss of data (82%) and the costs involved in putting things right (47%) were the two greatest concerns.
19th February 2019
What to do when you've been hacked
It's that feeling in your stomach, that knot, that sick feeling. You've tried to log into your social media account or email, and it says "password incorrect".
25th October 2018
Safety and Security – Similar, yet different
Every school wants good safety and security. Achieving this, however, requires an understanding of how these two areas, often looked at as one, are quite different.
10th October 2018