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Keeping your school safer from email threats, scams and spam
In today’s ultra-connected world, online threats are a fact of life, with even more sophisticated scams becoming increasingly hard to detect. Email threats, scams and spam are now simply a part of being online. But how can you best protect yourself to identify them?...
The inside word on VPNs
We cut through the confusion around this digital tool VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) are marketed as a way to protect your privacy and get around virtual blockades. Some people use them as a sneaky way to get around region blocks and watch shows that aren't available...
Demystifying exposed services and open ports to help you protect your network
Exposed services…huh? Open ports…what? Have you heard these terms mentioned recently and wondered what on earth they are? Or why are they important? We’re here to provide some clarity. Exposed services and open ports actually mean the same thing… and they pose a...
Beef up your school’s email security
Because we use email every day, and we often use passwords to access it, email can feel safe and secure – but, unfortunately, that’s not always quite true. If you look at the statistics around cybercrime, phishing and credential harvesting are the most common types of...
Why Mobile Device Management is worth considering
Mobile Device Management or MDM is a software tool that helps you wrangle the digital devices in your school or kura. It puts you in control by allowing you to set policies, configure devices and make them more secure. MDM means, for example, when an app developer or...
Understanding safety and security online
Protecting ākonga, safeguarding systems and creating positive digital experiences A safe digital space isn’t necessarily secure, and a secure one isn’t always safe. Confused? Online safety and security are often used interchangeably – and whilst they’re closely...