That’s the theme of this year’s Safer Internet Day, happening 11th of February. The annual global event is about supporting a safer online world and that’s what N4L is here to help with - a safer and more secure online learning environment for schools and kura across...
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VPN’s What you need to know
We know VPNs are a hot topic for schools and while there can be legitimate needs for them, they can be used as a network workaround. You’ve heard the acronym but what does it mean? VPN stands for virtual private network, basically it means a user can send and...
Cyber Smart Week 2019
Next month is Cyber Smart week (14-18 October) and our good friends at CERT NZ - the government agency helping improve cyber security in New Zealand - will be putting in an extra effort to raise awareness about how we can all stay safe from cyber security attacks....
Hey you’ve got mail!
Wait… You didn’t get my email?! If your school heavily relies on email as your primary method of communication with parents and your school community, below are a few helpful tips to reduce the risk of your bulk emails being identified as spam: Run regular email...
The Cloud Part 3: Security
A cloud is by far the safest place for your data. Clouds live in giant data centres operated by large organisations. In most cases they are built like fortresses. Guards patrol outside. Security cameras watch everything. No-one is going to break in and get physical...
How does N4L help protect schools against ransomware?
Ransomware can cause mass disruption for schools. We’ve seen this recently, where a Taranaki high school found their server crippled by a ransomware attack. They lost access to some important files and went offline for days. Once ransomware infects a...
Managed Network Upgrade News: Forty Gates?
Last week, we announced that the Managed Network is being upgraded to enhance the services we provide New Zealand schools. This week, the news just keeps getting better... FortiGate is coming. It may have been the worst kept secret, but we're...