Schools & MATs

A computer screen with computer code. The word cyber attack in red in amongst the code

During February there have been a number of attacks reported on Universities in the UK.  There were reports of hackers attacking the universities of Cambridge, Manchester and Wolverhampton.  Systems were affected at all sites.  The disruption is the latest reported attack by Anonymous Sudan.  It is thought the attacks are related to the UK's support of Israel in the Gaza conflict.

Safer Internet Day in blue text, Tuesday 6 February 2024 in orange text, saferinternetday.org.uk in black text

We couldn't let today go by without mentioning Safer Internet Day when so many of our customers are schools and trusts.  Educators, social workers and other professionals working with children and young people play a key role in supporting children to learn about how to stay safe online.

Data breach in orange text on a computer screen with computer text in blue

The ICO has confirmed a data breach from Kent councils.  The breach was reported by three Kent councils who share the same IT support provider.  Canterbury, Dover and Thanet councils continue to be hampered by the disruptions of onlines services following a cyber incident.

  1. ClassCharts Possible Data Breach
  2. School Focus: St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School | Brighton
  3. Guardians of Privacy: 16. Social Media Checklist
  4. Guardians of Privacy: 15. Navigating Social Media in Educational Settings Summary
  5. Guardians of Privacy: 14. Social Media and Cyber Bullying
  6. Guardians of Privacy: 13. Social Media, Copyright and Intellectual Property
  7. Guardians of Privacy: 12. Social Media and Going Viral
  8. Guardians of Privacy: 11. Staff Social Media Accounts
  9. Guardians of Privacy: 9. Social Media and Morality
  10. New Resources for Schools from the ICO
  11. Guardians of Privacy: 8. Social Media Policies
  12. Guardians of Privacy: 7. Social Media Data Retention
  13. Guardians of Privacy: 6. Posting Safely
  14. Guardians of Privacy: 5. Social Media and Consent
  15. Guardians of Privacy: 4. Social Media Access Control
  16. Guardians of Privacy: 3. Social Media Channels
  17. Guardians of Privacy: 2. Law and Regulations
  18. Phishing attacks targeting schools - alert from City of London Police
  19. The ICO reprimands a Multi Academy Trust
  20. Guidance for the use of school email and applying email retention in schools
  21. Data Protection Tips for Early Years Settings
  22. Update on Advisory for Rhysida Ransomware
  23. Google for Education Resources: Helping IT Admins meet DfE digital and technology standards
  24. Lettings Best Practice and Guidance
  25. The UK Online Safety Bill becomes an Act (Law)
  26. Considerations when migrating to a new MIS
  27. The importance of software updates (PaperCut vulnerability and Rhysida ransomware)
  28. Public bodies and sensitive data
  29. ICO: 10 Step guide to sharing information to safeguard children
  30. Email and Security: ICO recent guidance
  31. Social Media Policy
  32. Data Protection and Cyber Security (Inset Day) Training Ideas
  33. Changes to Microsoft Free Licensing for Schools
  34. What to do in the event of a Cyber Attack
  35. How KCSIE is linked to Cyber Strategy
  36. VICE SOCIETY - Ransomware attacks on schools
  37. Using Tags if you are a group of organisations in the DPE Knowledge Bank
  38. Cyber Insurance in the Public Sector
  39. Cyber Attack: Leytonstone School
  40. The ICO Reprimands a school
  41. Cyber Attack: Dorchester School
  42. Knowledge Bank Role Types: Admin, Staff and Trustee
  43. Cyber Attack: Wiltshire School
  44. Types of Cyber Attacks: The Insider Threat
  45. Why your data is profitable to cyber criminals
  46. Striking Data Breach
  47. January Cyber update - How Can Schools Help Prevent Cyber Attacks?
  48. FOI: Vaccination Justifications
  49. The Education sector now at highest risk of cyber attacks
  50. Schools Blocked from Using Facial Recognition Systems
  51. The Children's Code
  52. Cyber Attacks
  53. Protocol for Setting Up and Delivery of Online Teaching and Learning
  54. Class Dojo International Data Sharing
  55. Secure file transfer of files using Royal Mail
  56. Emergency contacts and consent
  57. Best Practice for Managing Photos and Video
  58. Headteacher fined for breach of data protection legislation

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