Tag: Cybersecurity
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How Arbor keeps your data backed up
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Running a school throws enough curveballs; worrying about whether your MIS data is safely backed up shouldn’t be one of them. Your MIS holds the vital information at the operational core of your school. Let me lift the bonnet and show you how Arbor ensures your school’s information is safe, secure, and ready to be…
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How to build a strong cybersecurity culture in your school
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Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue; it’s essential for safeguarding students and keeping schools running smoothly. In fact, the 2024 Government Cyber Survey revealed that 71% of secondary schools and 52% of primary schools identified a breach or attack within the last year, considerably higher than the average UK business (50%) or charity…
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How to spot a phishing attack at your school
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Phishing attacks are a common way cybercriminals attempt to gain access to systems or steal sensitive information, with attacks against schools increasing year on year. These attacks disguise themselves as routine communications, such as incomplete attendance registers, payment issues, or even messages from your MIS. In a busy school environment, it’s easy to mistake a…
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How Arbor keeps your school data safe
At Arbor, we take data security very seriously – it’s at the heart of what we do. We’re proud to go above and beyond the MIS industry standard when it comes to protecting MAT and school data. We’ve put together this short blog to explain what we do in a little more detail. – 1)…
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What to do in Arbor if your school gets a ransomware attack
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In recent years, the National Cyber Security Centre has reported an increase in the number of cyber attacks targeting the UK education sector. These attacks target data which they encrypt so that users can no longer access it. Sometimes cyber attackers demand a ransom in exchange for restoring access to the data, which is where…