The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has several cyber security initiatives that are relevant to schools. These can help protect from cyber threats and ensure a safe digital learning environment.
- Cyber Security for Schools: resources and advice for schools on common cyber threats, securing school networks and devices, and incident response planning
- Exercise in a box: an online resource for organisations to practice their cyber response
- Free cyber action plan: answer questions to get a personalised cyber action plan for your organisation
- Cyber security toolkit for Boards: resources to help Boards the implement Cyber Governance Code of Practice
- Cyber security training for school staff: free training to help you improve your school’s cyber resilience
Guidance for school staff
- Protecting sensitive information about your setting and the children in your care
- Downloadable copies of cyber security information cards for schools