You may have come across an alert issued by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) recently about schools, colleges and universities being targeted by ransomware attacks. This does not come as a surprise as an increasing number of schools are being impacted by cyber incidents as criminals try to take advantage of the increased reliance on technology and remote working/learning.
We are in the process of procuring an external assessment service to carry out penetration tests, phishing campaigns and arranging cyber awareness resources for staff. In the meantime, please continue to be vigilant and use the poster and resources below to ensure you and others are protected against online attacks.
Practical tips for everyone working in education
Identifying suspicious emails and what to do next
Cyber security information cards for schools
