We all need to keep data and systems secure, but it can be difficult to know where our strengths and weaknesses are. Experience tells us that schools and colleges want security advice that is less general, and tailored to them.
There's a wide range of organisations that claim to be able to help but many are expensive and lack the expertise to really help schools improve. SWGfL has supported schools and colleges for over 20 years, including with our award-winning 360 safe online safety review tool. We're a not-for-profit charity so you know you're not paying to make profit for shareholders.
Our Cyber and Information Security review is designed specifically for schools, and is based on many years of working closely with schools and the knowledge of how schools work. SWGfL are leaders in keeping everyone free from harm online and were commissioned by the Department for Education in 2021 to produce a self-review tool for schools in England.
In-depth
Covering 23 aspects of cyber and information security, our review helps schools to better understand risks and identify areas of strength and areas for development
Making the complex accessible
Our review covers three broad areas: People, Systems and Organisation. This enables us to understand your setting fully and assess the risks accurately, helping you to identify issues and strengths. You'll benefit from our experiences to help you improve faster and protect yourself more thoroughly from a wide range of cyber-risks.
Security Action Plan
We'll build a prioritised plan that can be used to help you accelerate your development, targeting resource where they are most needed. This empowers you to commission the right support and services from the people you already work with - or new ones if you need specialist services.
Our Offer
For schools with fewer than 500 pupils.
Pre-engagement with school, including initial pre-audit information discovery to streamline our approach
One day of virtual discovery using Microsoft Teams or Zoom
One half day report writing
Review report with security action plan within one week of our appointment with you
For schools with greater than 500 pupils
- Pre-engagement with school, including initial pre-audit information discovery to streamline our approach
- Two days of virtual discovery using Microsoft Teams or Zoom with two consultants
- Headline report at the end of the second day
- One half day report writing
- Review report with security action plan within one week of our appointment with you
- Optionally - make your visit a face-to-face visit ask us for pricing.
