Tag: Cyber Attacks
Instagram Introduces Impersonation and Scamming Alerts
As part of a new feature, Instagram has taken steps to improve user awareness around suspicious activity and impersonation attempts.
26th March 2024
Join The CyberSecure Check for Schools Webinars
We are pleased to invite schools and professionals to our free CyberSecure Check for Schools webinars to hear more about the latest cyber security tool.
5th March 2024
CyberSecure Check for Schools – A Free Cyber Security Tool
CyberSecure Check for Schools is an innovative new tool that will help support schools with their cybersecurity practices and support policy development
20th December 2023
New Policy Template to Support Schools with Computer Misuse
We have worked with the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit to produce a new Computer Misuse and Cyber Choices policy template for UK Schools.
20th October 2023
Protect Yourself from Phishing Scams
As part of Cyber Security Awareness Month, we wanted to emphasise the importance of being able to identify potential online scams and fraud.
14th October 2023
Protecting Our Schools: Navigating the Rise of Cyberattacks
In this article, we will discuss some recent cyberattacks that have impacted schools and outline essential steps for school leaders to protect their establishments.
29th September 2023
Cyber Security – Responding to Recent Threats
After a recent rise in cyber security threats, we suggest some steps you can take to increase your online security.
9th June 2023
How Can Our Online Safety Training Help?
We offer a variety of training options to support teachers and professionals. Find out from our latest article about how each one can support you.
1st March 2023
Cyber Security Awareness Month – What You Need to Know
This month is Cyber Security Awareness Month! Here's what teachers need to know to protect their education community from security threats.
5th October 2022
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 Secure Schools - Watch The Event
This week we hosted our first Cyber Secure Schools live event with Bitdefender. Joining us was the University of Kent, Phoenix Software Ltd, The Department for Education and CysecAware. Watch the session here and find out what was discussed in this informative two hour event.
14th October 2021