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Understanding Multi-Factor Authentication

Understanding Multi-Factor Authentication

 written by Bill Bennett Passwords are one way schools can keep unwelcome visitors away from online accounts. Multi-factor authentication, or MFA, gives a higher level of protection. It's a good way to be certain the right person gets access to an account. When we...

Understanding & Managing DDoS Attacks

Understanding & Managing DDoS Attacks

Here at N4L we aim to ensure connections are working as best as possible for all schools using the Managed Network. However, events can happen that disrupt the network. These events range from hardware failures (e.g. power cuts in specific geographic areas) or fibre...

How does N4L help protect schools against ransomware?

How does N4L help protect schools against ransomware?

Ransomware can cause mass disruption for schools as we saw with the Kaseya security incident in July 2021.  Once ransomware infects a device, the virus can quickly spread to other devices connected to the network. It can get into your computer in the same way that...

How to identify and prevent a phishing scam

How to identify and prevent a phishing scam

As we all know, it’s up to us as individuals to continue to be vigilant against cyber threats so that we can protect ourselves and our information. CERT NZ have been sharing their top tips for staying safe online and we thought we’d ask our awesome Information...

Protecting your school against a spam scam

Protecting your school against a spam scam

As the everyday technologies we use to improve our lives become more sophisticated, so do the online threats we face. Scams and viruses come in many forms and are becoming increasingly difficult to identify, including spam. While it may initially appear to be more of...

N4L proudly supports Netsafety Week

N4L proudly supports Netsafety Week

Aotearoa’s first Netsafety Week is here! It’s all about creating a safer online environment by sharing the ways we can make online spaces safe, recognising the positive power of the internet and knowing where to get help; and we’re proud to support it. Research from...

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