What to do in the first hour of a school cyber attack
When a school suspects a cyber attack, the first hour can shape everything that follows. The priority is not to understand every technical detail immediately. It is to contain the incident, protect pupils and staff, preserve evidence, and bring the right people together quickly. A calm, structured response can reduce disruption and make recovery easier. […]
What to check when school networks come back online
When school networks come back into full use after a holiday period, there are a few checks worth covering early. In some schools, those checks will be carried out in-house. In others, they will sit with an IT support lead, support partner or MSP. Either way, it helps to know which areas should be covered, […]
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. […]