Cyber Security Checklist for Schools
Cyber security is an increasing priority for schools and Multi-Academy Trusts as digital systems play a larger role in teaching, safeguarding, administration and finance. From protecting pupil data to ensuring key systems remain operational, having clear cyber security processes in place is essential. This checklist provides practical guidance to help school leaders review and strengthen […]
Cyber Security FAQs
Cyber security is a growing concern for schools and Multi-Academy Trusts as education increasingly relies on digital systems and online services. From protecting pupil data to preventing ransomware attacks, schools need clear and practical guidance on how to manage cyber risks. This FAQ guide answers common questions schools ask about cyber security. It explains why […]
Cyber readiness review: What to fix before the summer term
By March, most schools are operating at full stretch. Systems are in constant use, staff are deep into the academic year, and IT teams are focused on keeping everything running smoothly. That’s why the spring term is a sensible time for schools to take stock of their cyber readiness. After several months of use, systems […]
Building a multi-layered cyber defence for schools
Cyber security decisions in schools are rarely simple. There are plenty of tools on the market, each designed to tackle a specific problem — from filtering and email protection to device security and backups. What often gets missed is how those tools need to work together. A filtered network won’t help if a compromised account […]
Cybersecurity essentials every school should prioritise in 2026
If a cyber incident landed on your desk tomorrow morning, would you be confident you could keep the school running by lunchtime? For many schools, the honest answer is “not entirely”. Not because teams aren’t trying, but because cyber risk has grown faster than time, budgets and headcount. As we move into 2026, the question […]
Why cyber resilience is more than just prevention
When it comes to cybersecurity, schools often focus on prevention — firewalls, training, policies — and rightly so. But prevention is only half the story. The other half is recovery: ensuring that when an attack does happen, your school can bounce back quickly with minimal disruption to teaching, safeguarding and student data. Here, we discuss […]
School broadband and cybersecurity: Two sides of the same coin
For many schools, broadband and cybersecurity are often discussed separately — one about performance, the other about protection. But in reality, they’re closely connected. At Everything ICT, we see this link every day when helping schools and trusts procure reliable, secure broadband through our Department for Education (DfE)-approved framework. When broadband infrastructure falls behind, it […]
Multi-layered cybersecurity: Why one solution isn’t enough for schools
With everything from safeguarding data to keeping classroom technology running smoothly, schools can’t afford downtime or breaches. Yet too often, the approach to security begins and ends with a single firewall or an antivirus licence. The reality is that modern cyber threats are too varied and too sophisticated to be stopped by one tool alone. […]
Cybersecurity essentials for schools: An autumn term review
With the first few busy days of the new school year behind us and routines beginning to take shape, now is a good moment for school leaders and ICT teams to pause and take stock. Many schools carried out system upgrades or rolled out new devices over the summer break. As networks, devices and users […]
Summer cybersecurity checklist: What schools should do before the break
Jun 18, 2025 As the summer holidays approach, many schools are focusing on end-of-year activities, transition planning, and a well-deserved break. However, the quieter months can also bring increased risks for cybersecurity incidents, as systems are left unattended. Cybercriminals often take advantage of quieter periods when systems are left running with minimal oversight. That’s why […]