Spotting a phishing email
As phishing attacks become more common in schools, we outline how to spot one....
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Phishing and many other cyber attacks exploit common weaknesses in organisations that do not require advanced cyber skills, and are free or low-cost to mitigate. Unfortunately, schools are particularly vulnerable to cyber attacks. Busy staff and often low technical understanding make...
The data protection officer
An overview of the role of a school’s DPO If your school is a maintained school or academy, then it is classed as a public authority and, under the GDPR, must appoint a DPO. This person is responsible for monitoring the...
The worrying state of cyber security in schools
What does the recent LGfL and NCSC audit tell us about the state of cyber security in schools? And what can schools do to protect themselves?...
The GDPR one year on
Moving beyond baseline compliance One year on from the introduction of the GDPR, Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham stated in a blog: The focus for the second year of the GDPR must be beyond baseline compliance – organisations need to shift their...