Understand your school's requirements
Preventing and responding to cyber threats is an important part of protecting your school and the large amounts of sensitive personal data it holds.
Your school is responsible for making sure you have the appropriate level of security protection and procedures in place – this is explained in paragraph 147 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2024.
Aim to meet the DfE's cyber security standards
This article is a summary of the DfE’s cyber security standards for schools and colleges. It's non-statutory guidance, but meeting the standards will help you feel confident that your school is prepared for a cyber incident.
The checklist at the end of this article includes technical requirements that your digital lead can discuss with your IT support to find out if your school has the right level of protection in place.
The DfE recommends appointing a