Protect
ākonga online with our help
Schools and kura across Aotearoa are able to access a suite of fully funded safety and security services to help protect you and your ākonga online. We combine our security solutions with people power and expertise to give you the confidence you need.
Built in protection
creates a strong protective foundation
Proactive detection
identifies vulnerabilities to stop threats in their tracks
Expert guidance
helps to improve your security posture, or to resolve or mitigate threats
Principal of Spotswood College
There’s no way to guarantee 100% protection from inappropriate content or online threats, as both the threat landscape and technology solutions are constantly evolving. It’s a team effort – our team is here to support schools and kura, who also have a part to play in taking the necessary steps to ensure a strong cybersecurity posture, such as promoting digital citizenship and making sure systems and software are up to date.
We recommend exploring additional measures to help keep your school’s online learning environment safe and secure. Netsafe has a large suite of helpful resources for schools and kura, written for both students and teachers, on topics such as digital citizenship and planning. The National Cyber Security Centre also has practical information to help keep your school network secure, like making sure your software is up to date and using two-factor authentication (2FA). And the Ministry of Education has some best practice guidance for managing software and devices in schools. To find out more about who to contact when, check out our flyer.
You can also check out the DIA’s Keep It Real website. It provides information on tools and resources for educators, parents and youth on a range of online harms such as pornography, bullying, relationships, grooming and misinformation.
Switch on Safety
When ākonga learn from home, it’s important to make sure they stay safe online. We have a free filter for whanāu to use to block the worst of the web at home.
Keeping our tamariki safe online
Hear how three schools across Aotearoa are using N4L’s Safe & Secure internet to help protect their students online. When you limit distractions and prevent online threats and harmful content, students can learn more independently. Listen to their story here.
Resolving email security issues with expert support
When an Auckland College experienced a security incident, our team of experts were on hand to help. Watch Kelston Girls College’s story and understand how Email Protection can help protect your school.
Giving your school a more secure and personalised network
Watch our video about how Amberley school and their assigned IT partner, Smart Computer Systems, describe the value and benefits Secure Access provides for their students and staff.