Given the increase in recent cyber security incidents, ESFA would like to remind educational settings of the importance of good cyber security hygiene. Cyber criminals may seek to access systems used by schools to gain access to sensitive data. For extra protection:
- ensure that all staff are following password policies
- stay vigilant against phishing emails
- familiarise yourself with the department’s Cyber Standards and NCSC’s infographic
ESFA have also updated the ESFA cyber crime and cyber security guidance on GOV.UK.