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1<!DOCTYPE html><html xmlns=http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml lang=en-gb data-gtm='{"id":"GTM-TR4VLBT","nonce":"Ooi8oTOvjwGmmx0E"}'><head><title>Security Resources for Schools | SWGfL</title><meta name=description content="SWGfL offers a variety of purpose built security resources, designed to help your organisation protect data, with the likes of cyber security training and more."><meta name=author content="Designed and Developed by Will Earp, South West Grid for Learning Trust Ltd"><meta name=robots content=index,follow><meta name=viewport content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0"><meta name=format-detection content="telephone=no"><link rel=stylesheet href="/css/build/swgfl.css?_=1789740586" integrity=sha384-CWW/mypKb9rcr3pIHJSraQ1b1NdN637C8XXkmCWu4BvEjwUcrXZoRytBOpToTLzD><link rel="shortcut icon" href=/graphics/swgfl-symbol.svg type=image/svg+xml><body class=preload itemscope itemtype=http://schema.org/WebSite><a class=topbanner href=/products/25-discount/> 25% off on anonymous reporting and safeguarding tools for schools - click to find out more </a><link href=https://swgfl.org.uk/ itemprop=url><input class=nav__switch id=nav-switch type=checkbox value=""><div class=wrap><header class=header><div class=header__inner><a class=header__logo href=/ title="Go back to the homepage"><img alt=SWGfL class=header__logo-img src=/graphics/swgfl-25-years.svg width=200 height=63></a><div class=header__nav><ul role=menubar class=nav><li role=none class=nav__item><a role=menuitem class="nav__link nav__onlinesafety" href=/online-safety/ title="Online Safety">Online Safety</a><li role=none class="nav__item nav__item--on"><a role=menuitem class="nav__link nav__security" href="" title="Discover our range of security resources, services, and products" aria-current=page>Cybersecurity</a><li role=none class=nav__item><a role=menuitem class="nav__link nav__safeguarding" href=/safeguarding/ title="Find out how to safeguard your communities with guidance, tools and services.">Safeguarding</a><li role=none class=nav__item><a role=menuitem class="nav__link nav__training" href=/training/online-safety-training/ title="Get the latest online safety training bespoke for your requirements">Training</a></ul><form class=search__form itemprop=potentialAction itemscope itemtype=http://schema.org/SearchAction action=/search/ accept-charset=UTF-8><meta content="https://swgfl.org.uk/search/?q={q}" itemprop=target><input class="form__control-input search__form-input" name=q itemprop=query-input value="" aria-label=Search placeholder=Search><button class="form__control-submit search__form-submit" title="Search the website">Go</button></form><ul role=menubar class=header__menu><li role=none class=header__menu-item><a role=menuitem class=header__menu-link href=/25-years/ title="We celebrate our 25th anniversary and reflect on our achievements over the years">25 Years</a><li role=none class=header__menu-item><a role=menuitem class=header__menu-link href=/catalogue/ title="Explore the products, services, and resources we offer">Catalogue</a><li role=none class=header__menu-item><a role=menuitem class=header__menu-link href=/magazine/ title="Read the latest news, opinion, and advice">Magazine</a><li role=none class=header__menu-item><a role=menuitem class=header__menu-link target=_blank rel=noopener href=//swgflstore.com title="Access our store to purchase resources and services">Store</a><li role=none class=header__menu-item><a role=menuitem class=header__menu-link href=/careers/ title="Want to work for a charity dedicated to improving outcomes for schools?">Careers</a><li role=none class=header__menu-item><a role=menuitem class="header__menu-link about" href=/about/ title="Find out all about us">About</a><li role=none class=header__menu-item><a role=menuitem class="header__menu-link donate" href=/donate/ title="As a charity we rely on donations to do the work we do, see how you can support us">Donate</a><li role=none class=header__menu-item><a role=menuitem class=header__menu-link href=/login/ title="Sign in to your account">Sign In</a></ul></div><label class=nav__switch title="Open the menu" for=nav-switch>Menu</label></div></header><main class=content><section class="block block-hero block-darkblue"><div class=block__inner><div class=hero__banner><h1 style=text-align:center>Cybersecurity &amp; Data Protection</h1><p style=text-align:center>Protect your school against ransomware, malware and other cyber threats by exploring our services and guidance around cyber security </div></div></section><section class="block block-white"><div class=block__inner><p>With <a href=/topics/ransomware/>threats like ransomware</a>, reports of huge companies being hacked,<img alt="" src=/assets/pages/security.svg style=float:right;
1width:200px loading=lazy>and the importance of <a href=/topics/data-protection-and-gdpr/>GDPR</a>, there's a lot for schools and organisations to think about when it comes to security and data protection.<p>As a <a href=/about/>charitable trust</a> dedicated to the safe and secure use of technology in education, we've been providing support, tools and services around <a href=/online-safety/>Online Safety</a> for over 20 years. We have developed information security and data protection support, tools and services in the same way.<p>Protect your education community and organisation with our Security Products and Services! To protect your school against cyber security threats and attacks you can also discover our<a href=/topics/back-to-school/cyber-security-checklist-for-schools/> Cyber Security Checklist for Schools</a> which highlights the best practices to keep data and information safe.</div></section><section class="block block-taghub block-lightblue"><div class=block__inner><h2>Security Products &amp; Services</h2><div class="hub hub-hub"><div class="hub__item hub-hub__item"><a class="hub__link hub-hub__link" href=/products/security-software/ aria-describedby=hub-0-503-desc><div class="hub__image-wrap hub-hub__image-wrap"><img alt="" class="hub__image hub-hub__image" src=/assets/pages/noun-anti-viruses-2588201.svg width=64 height=64 loading=lazy></div><div class="hub__text hub-hub__text"><h3 class="hub__heading hub-hub__heading">Security Software from Bitdefender</h3><p class="hub__desc hub-hub__desc" id=hub-0-503-desc>Endpoint protection that safeguards devices from malware, ransomware, and other cyber threats.</div></a></div><div class="hub__item hub-hub__item"><a class="hub__link hub-hub__link" href=/services/data-protection/ aria-describedby=hub-0-410-desc><div class="hub__image-wrap hub-hub__image-wrap"><img alt="" class="hub__image hub-hub__image" src=/assets/pages/data-protection.svg width=645 height=936 loading=lazy></div><div class="hub__text hub-hub__text"><h3 class="hub__heading hub-hub__heading">Data Protection Services</h3><p class="hub__desc hub-hub__desc" id=hub-0-410-desc>Support for organisations to manage personal data securely and meet legal requirements, including GDPR compliance.</div></a></div><div class="hub__item hub-hub__item"><a class="hub__link hub-hub__link" target=_blank rel=noopener href=//partner.secureschools.com/swgfl aria-describedby=hub-0-723-desc><div class="hub__image-wrap hub-hub__image-wrap"><img alt="" class="hub__image hub-hub__image" src=/assets/pages/secure-schools.svg width=118 height=48 loading=lazy></div><div class="hub__text hub-hub__text"><h3 class="hub__heading hub-hub__heading">Secure Schools</h3><p class="hub__desc hub-hub__desc" id=hub-0-723-desc>Cybersecurity services in partnership with Secure Schools designed for schools and education settings to improve resilience and respond to digital threats.</div></a></div></div></div></section><section class="block block-taglist block-lightblue"><div class=block__inner><h2>Information Security Resources</h2><div class="hub hub-list"><div class="hub__item hub-list__item"><a class="hub__link hub-list__link" href=/resources/password-management-and-security-guide/ aria-describedby=hub-1-209-desc><div class="hub__image-wrap hub-list__image-wrap"><img alt="" class="hub__image hub-list__image" src=/assets/pages/swigglelocksmall.jpg width=360 height=270 loading=lazy></div><div class="hub__text hub-list__text"><h3 class="hub__heading hub-list__heading">Password Management &amp; Security Guide</h3><p class="hub__desc hub-list__desc" id=hub-1-209-desc>A free resource explaining how to create strong passwords</div></a></div><div class="hub__item hub-list__item"><a class="hub__link hub-list__link" href=/resources/gdpr-guidance-for-schools-and-colleges/ aria-describedby=hub-1-227-desc><div class="hub__image-wrap hub-list__image-wrap"><img alt="" class="hub__image hub-list__image" src=/assets/pages/gdpr.svg width=100 height=100 loading=lazy></div><div class="hub__text hub-list__text"><h3 class="hub__heading hub-list__heading">GDPR Guidance for Schools and Colleges</h3><p class="hub__desc hub-list__desc" id=hub-1-227-desc>Personal data (GDPR) advice and guidance for schools / colleges to use alongside their own data protection policy.</div></a></div><div class="hub__item hub-list__item"><a class="hub__link hub-list__link" href=/resources/phishing-tackle/ aria-describedby=hub-1-356-desc><div class="hub__image-wrap hub-list__image-wrap"><img alt="" class="hub__image hub-list__image" src=/assets/pages/phisingart.jpg width=360 height=270 loading=lazy></div><div class="hub__text hub-list__text"><h3 class="hub__heading hub-list__heading">Guide to Phishing</h3><p class="hub__desc hub-list__desc" id=hub-1-356-desc>Phishing emails trick you into giving away personal information. Our guide will teach you how to spot and stop phishing scams.</div></a></div><div class="hub__item hub-list__item"><a class="hub__link hub-list__link" href=/resources/12-vital-information-security-steps/ aria-describedby=hub-1-248-desc><div class="hub__image-wrap hub-list__image-wrap"><img alt="" class="hub__image hub-list__image" src=/assets/pages/closed-coming-soon-door-4291.jpg width=360 height=270 loading=lazy></div><div class="hub__text hub-list__text"><h3 class="hub__heading hub-list__heading">12 Vital Information Security Steps</h3><p class="hub__desc hub-list__desc" id=hub-1-248-desc>These are twelve key steps you can take (or just check, if you’ve done them in the past) to get some information security fundamentals in place</div></a></div><div class="hub__item hub-list__item">
1<a class="hub__link hub-list__link" href=everything-you-need-to-know-about-vpns/ aria-describedby=hub-1-542-desc><div class="hub__image-wrap hub-list__image-wrap"><img alt="" class="hub__image hub-list__image" src=/assets/pages/vpn.jpg width=360 height=270 loading=lazy></div><div class="hub__text hub-list__text"><h3 class="hub__heading hub-list__heading">Everything You Need to Know About VPNs</h3><p class="hub__desc hub-list__desc" id=hub-1-542-desc>Take a look at everything you need to know about VPNs, from what they are, to how they are used. Read all about it here.</div></a></div></div></div></section><section class="block block-white"><div class=block__inner><h2>Improve Your Cyber Security Practice With Cyber Score </h2><p>Cyber score from Secure Schools is the free-to-use, national framework for cybersecurity in education. Thousands of schools and trusts use their cyber score to measure resilience and highlight priorities.<p>With a scoring system tailored to specific regional and national standards, including the DfE Cyber Security Standards, Cyber Essentials, the RPA, and more, cyber score helps schools benchmark their cybersecurity progress.<p>Cyber score provides actionable insights and clear pathways to improvement in a self-paced and easy-to-use way. It includes best practice recommendations based on different areas your school should focus on and structured ‘tracks’ to guide your progress.<p style=text-align:center><a class=content__button-wide href=//www.secureschools.com/en-gb/cyberscore>Access Cyber Score</a><br><br> </div></section><section class="block block-lightblue"><div class=block__inner><h2>My School's Been Hacked - Podcast Episode </h2><div style=width:100%;height:200px;margin-bottom:20px;border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden><iframe src=//player.captivate.fm/episode/d3433e18-d812-4955-8be7-7c78a47daf80 style=width:100%;height:200px frameborder=no scrolling=no seamless="" loading=lazy></iframe></div></div></section><section class="block block-contentboxes block-white"><div class=block__inner><h2>Research and Guidance </h2><label class=hub__switch-label id=hub-2-close-label for=hub-2-close>Close popup boxes</label><input class="hub__switch hub-boxes__switch" id=hub-2-close name=hub-2 type=radio value="" checked aria-labelledby=hub-2-close-label><div class="hub hub-boxes"><div class="hub__item hub-boxes__item"><a class="hub__link hub-boxes__link" target=_blank rel=noopener href=/research/cyber-security-in-uk-schools/><div class="hub__image-wrap hub-boxes__image-wrap"><img alt="" class="hub__image hub-boxes__image" src=/assets/boxes/locks.jpg width=320 height=240 loading=lazy></div><div class="hub__text hub-boxes__text"><h3 class="hub__heading hub-boxes__heading">Cyber Security in UK Schools Report 2022</h3></div></a></div><div class="hub__item hub-boxes__item"><a class="hub__link hub-boxes__link" target=_blank rel=noopener href=//www.gov.uk/guidance/meeting-digital-and-technology-standards-in-schools-and-colleges/cyber-security-standards-for-schools-and-colleges><div class="hub__image-wrap hub-boxes__image-wrap"><img alt="" class="hub__image hub-boxes__image" src=/assets/boxes/laptop-3.jpg width=302 height=233 loading=lazy></div><div class="hub__text hub-boxes__text"><h3 class="hub__heading hub-boxes__heading">Meeting Digital and Technology Standards in Schools and Colleges</h3></div></a></div><div class="hub__item hub-boxes__item"><a class="hub__link hub-boxes__link" target=_blank rel=noopener href=/assets/documents/cyber-security-resource.pdf><div class="hub__image-wrap hub-boxes__image-wrap"><img alt="" class="hub__image hub-boxes__image" src=/assets/boxes/cyber-security-snip-2.jpg width=320 height=240 loading=lazy></div><div class="hub__text hub-boxes__text"><h3 class="hub__heading hub-boxes__heading">Cyber Security Checklist for Schools</h3></div></a></div></div></div></section><section class="block block-taghub block-white"><div class=block__inner><h2>Supporting Tools and Services</h2><div class="hub hub-hub"><div class="hub__item hub-hub__item"><a class="hub__link hub-hub__link" href=/products/whisper/ aria-describedby=hub-3-307-desc><div class="hub__image-wrap hub-hub__image-wrap"><img alt="" class="hub__image hub-hub__image" src=/assets/pages/whisper.svg width=338 height=334 loading=lazy></div><div class="hub__text hub-hub__text"><h3 class="hub__heading hub-hub__heading">Whisper® Anonymous Reporting Tool</h3><p class="hub__desc hub-hub__desc" id=hub-3-307-desc>A confidential system that allows users to report safeguarding concerns anonymously, enabling early intervention and safe handling of incidents.</div></a></div><div class="hub__item hub-hub__item"><a class="hub__link hub-hub__link" href=/services/test-filtering-plus/ aria-describedby=hub-3-693-desc><div class="hub__image-wrap hub-hub__image-wrap"><img alt="" class="hub__image hub-hub__image" src=/assets/pages/testfiltering-symbol-black.svg width=179 height=176 loading=lazy></div><div class="hub__text hub-hub__text"><h3 class="hub__heading hub-hub__heading">Test Filtering +</h3><p class="hub__desc hub-hub__desc" id=hub-3-693-desc>A tool that tests internet filtering systems to ensure harmful or inappropriate content is blocked effectively.</div></a></div><div class="hub__item hub-hub__item"><a class="hub__link hub-hub__link" href=/products/projectevolve-safeguarding/ aria-describedby=hub-3-687-desc><div class="hub__image-wrap hub-hub__image-wrap"><img alt="" class="hub__image hub-hub__image" src=/assets/pages/untitled-design-1.svg width=367.5 height=367.500003 loading=lazy></div><div class="hub__text hub-hub__text"><h3 class="hub__heading hub-hub__heading">ProjectEVOLVE Safeguarding</h3><p class="hub__desc hub-hub__desc" id=hub-3-687-desc>A professional training platform for education staff, providing online safeguarding guidance and best practice to supp
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