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KEEPING
STUDENTS SAFE ONLINE
Neil Langridge, marketing and alliances director at e92plus discusses security in education.
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ducation has been transformed by the digital revolution. Te learning landscape has exploded with instant
access to the entirety of the world’s collective knowledge, engaging with fellow students wherever they may be, and allowing for innovative teaching across every subject. However, the flip side has been a rise in threats and challenges, and keeping our students safe online whether they are in the classroom or at home. In 2022, 78% of schools experienced a cybersecurity incident, so it’s clear they are not immune from the cyber-attacks that businesses face, even if the potential for ransomware rewards is not as obviously lucrative. While much is said about the skills gap
in business, that challenge is even greater in education – slashed budgets, outdated equipment and a severe lack of knowledge and
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skills that oſten leads to the most enthusiastic teacher taking the digital lead where no specialist is available. So how can we support our schools to keep our kids safe?
Securing the online experience Te keystone of providing effective cybersecurity for schools is web security. Te user experience for students has fundamentally changed in the last 10 years, with a move from static content to interactive, content rich sites that offer huge learning opportunities but also potential risks where a site may be compromised or unmoderated with no restrictions suitable for children. Modern web security has progressed beyond simply blocking or allowing, with granular controls by user, content and activity, whether it’s native content or information that’s embedded, but
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