We’re aware of an issue in Secure Access schools where MacBooks are unable to connect to Wi-Fi. The issue appears to be related to MacBooks managed by the school via JAMF MDM. We’re currently investigating the issue and will provide an update when we can.
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Term four 2026 N4L IN BRIEF blog
Welcome to the Term 4 In Brief newsletter. Welcome to the latest In Brief newsletter, where we share updates and information to support you and your school. This term, we’re sharing important updates for your kura on VPNs, plus three recommended tips that you can do...
Secure Access – Monthly key issue for Guest Wi-Fi
We're aware that Guest Wi-Fi keys were not generated at the start of this month as normal, and are working to resolve this before current keys expire on the 6th of this month. If needed, schools can generate temporary Wi-Fi keys for guests via MyN4L.
What happens when threatening emails are sent to schools? This is how email filtering works
Schools and kura have a lot to manage when online threats appear, especially when those threats are designed to cause disruption or concern. It’s becoming common for hoax threats to be sent to New Zealand schools via email - such as the recent hoax bomb threat emails....
Three things every school should do right now to be cyber smart
Keeping your school, staff and ākonga safer online can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to understand tech jargon and figure out what actions you need to take first. In honour of Cyber Smart Week, Andrew Hood, our Senior Product Manager for Security...
Why AI-generated threats make managing open network ports more critical than ever
Exposed services… huh? Open ports… what? Frontier AI and rogue AI… are these real threats? Have you heard these terms mentioned and wondered what on earth they are? Or why are they important? We’re here to help you understand what they are, the risk they pose and why...
Term three 2026 N4L IN BRIEF blog
Welcome to the Term 3 In Brief newsletter. Welcome to the latest In Brief newsletter, where we share updates and information to support you and your school. This term, find practical tips to help strengthen your school’s digital safety posture, key updates on why...