Phishing is a key weapon of cybercriminals, and here at N4L, we’re seeing a rise in the amount of phishing emails being sent to schools. Phishing, also known as email scams or email fraud, usually involves an email appearing to be from a reputable company or known...
Whether you’re talking about uniform rules, extracurriculars or what to sell in the tuck shop, schools and kura are about collective decision-making that works for everyone. The same goes for online safety and security – it’s a team effort that involves parties...
In the day to day life of a teacher or principal, there’s a lot going on (all. the. time.) - and it’s only getting busier! If you’re not a technical person when it comes to IT, then cybersecurity becomes another daunting thing to consider on an already packed plate....
The term ‘firewall’ conjures up dramatic imagery – but the reality is not quite so cinematic. However, the name does give you a clue about the purpose of this network security tool. A firewall is a barrier between your network and the open internet. It monitors and...
Whether they’re finding images of bats for an information report, gathering statistics for an upcoming speech, or reading about the recurring motifs in ‘The Great Gatsby’, the internet is an incredible resource for ākonga of all ages. Of course, it also has downsides...
When you go away on holiday, you don’t just shut the front door and leave – you secure all doors and windows, turn on any alarms or cameras, lock your gate and even ask a neighbour to keep an eye on the house while you’re away. Setting up a safer, more secure network...
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...