Tag: Security
SWGfL Partners with Secure Schools to Provide Cybersecurity Solutions for the Education Sector
SWGfL are pleased to announce our latest partnership with Secure Schools supporting the education sector to reduce overall cybersecurity risks.
31st March 2025
New Data Reveals Impact of Cyber Security Attacks on Schools
The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2024 has revealed the extent of cyber security attacks on schools.
6th June 2024
UK Schools Receive Sextortion Alert
The National Crime Agency has alerted schools across the UK around the surge in cases of financially motivated sexual extortion.
30th April 2024
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
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
Schools Stay Protected With Cyber Security Updates
Find out in this article what is currently impacting schools the most and what cyber security measures they can put in place to help protect their communities.
14th October 2022
Help – I Think I’ve Been Hacked!
For Cyber Security Month, take a look at this article which shows some steps to take if you are concerned about being hacked.
10th October 2022
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
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
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
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
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