Ransomware
Our team of cyber security experts is here to help you mitigate against this growing concern in schools
Take steps to mitigate the risk of ransomware attacks
Ransomware attacks have a damaging impact on schools, with a significant amount of recovery time and resources required to reinstate systems. According to the Australian Cyber Security Centre, the education sector reported the most ransomware incidents, of all reporting sectors in 2021–22, rising from fourth in 2020–21.
Increase your resilience against ransomware attacks and implement an effective defence with Secure Schools.
How schools and groups can mitigate the risk of ransomware
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Identify gaps in your cyber security to reduce the risk of an attack
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Implement a cyber incident response plan, in the event of an attack
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Ensure you meet the latest guidance on ransomware recovery for schools
How Secure Schools helps schools build defences against ransomware
Deliver cyber security awareness training
Support staff to understand their role in cyber security
Perform relevant phishing simulations
Train staff to spot phishing emails using our school-relevant templates
Build your school’s cyber policy and strategy
Generate policies in minutes, including a cyber incident management plan
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Talk to a Secure Schools expert about the threat of ransomware and other attacks
Understanding ransomware
In this article, we explain what ransomware is and how everyone can help to protect their school from it