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Help your ākonga search safely

Help your ākonga search safely

Nervous about what your ākonga might stumble across in their online research? SafeSearch can help you screen out inappropriate content before it pops up in search results. Most schools and kura want their ākonga to use search engines to find information or help with...

The inside word on VPNs 

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...

Beef up your school’s email security

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...

Understanding safety and security online 

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...

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