October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and while we don't think that cyber awareness is something to cover just once in the year, we think it's a good opportunity to publish some information that can be used all year round.
Awareness Day Eight: How can your school prevent Ransomware attacks?

"Wherever there is technology there needs to be cybersecurity"

Implementing cybersecurity best practices is important for organisations of all sizes to protect personal, financial and sensitive information.

Awareness Day Eight: 

4 easy ways to Stay Safe Online:

• Use strong passwords and a password manager
• Turn on multi-factor authentication
• Recognise and report phishing attacks
• Update your software

Your staff are your biggest threats, so ensure they are trained:



Review the ANME (Association of Network Managers in Education) Blog: Cyber Attacks on Schools - Why they are increasing and what we can do.  This is part of a series of articles designed to raise awareness of the importance of cyber security in schools.  

Source of information: Ransomware attacks on schools and colleges continue to rise