Digital Technology Standards for Schools and Colleges

The cyber security standards have been revised by the Department for Education to outline tasks that need to be undertaken by both the senior leadership team (SLT) and IT support. Cyber security is not solely the responsibility of IT teams; it requires a collaborative effort among various roles and teams.

The Updated Standards

The updated standards were published in May 2024 and consist of the following:

1. Conduct a cyber risk assessment annually and review every term
2. Create and implement a cyber awareness plan for students and staff
3. Secure digital technology and data with anti-malware and a firewall
4. Control and secure user accounts and access privileges
5. License digital technology and keep it up to date
6. Develop and implement a plan to backup your data and review this every year
7. Report cyber attacks