Cyber Essentials in Education
Educational institutions face increasing cybersecurity threats as they adapt to remote learning and mobile device integration. The Cyber Essentials certification, developed by the United Kingdom and the National Cyber Security Centre, provides schools with a structured path to protect students, educators, devices, and data from cyber attacks. By implementing ten basic security controls including firewalls, secure configuration, access control, malware protection, and patch management, educational organizations can significantly strengthen their security posture. Partnering with industry leaders like Apple and Jamf enhances this protection through privacy-first approaches and comprehensive device management solutions.
In this guide, you'll explore
- Malware installations on remote devices doubled in the past year
- Compromised devices accessing collaboration apps increased from 34% to 64%
- Apple is the number one brand used in phishing campaigns in 2021
- Almost half of users don't use VPN technology despite understanding its importance
- Five basic security controls can earn Cyber Essentials certification: firewalls, secure configuration, access control, malware protection, and patch management