Simplifying Cyber Security for Schools

We know that after an audit, you’re left with findings and questions about what to do next. Rather than just hand over data and disappear, we wanted to give you something more useful.

These resources are designed to help you take practical steps towards better cyber security, whether you’re working with us or handling things in-house. They’re the same tools and guidance we use with the schools we support, and they’ve been created specifically for education settings.

Here you’ll find:

➡️ Cyber Security Guide 2025/26: A straightforward guide covering what schools need to do to meet cybersecurity standards, from policies to technical measures.

➡️ DfE Cyber Security Standards Summary: We’ve summarised the key requirements from the current DfE’s standards into an accessible format. What matters, what’s expected, and when.

➡️ Cyber Security Roles and Responsibilities: Who needs to do what? This breaks down accountability across your school so cybersecurity doesn’t just become another thing for your IT manager to worry about alone.

➡️ Cyber Security Cheat Sheet: A quick reference poster for your most common security concerns. Print it, pin it, share it with your team.

➡️ Cyber Security & Resilience Bill Overview: A Plain-English summary of what the new legislation means for schools and what you need to do about it.

Here to help:

Whether you choose to work with us or not, these resources are yours to use. We’re helping the DfE design the 2030 Cyber Security Standard, and we see it as part of that responsibility to make sure schools have access to practical guidance, not just audit findings.

Of course, if you do need support implementing any of the recommendations from your audit, we’re here. No pressure, just expert support when you need it.