Mobile Device Management or MDM is a software tool that helps you wrangle the digital devices in your school or kura. It puts you in control by allowing you to set policies, configure devices and make them more secure. MDM means, for example, when an app developer or...
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...
Schools and kura send, receive and store a lot of private information such as students’ names, ages, contact details, academic records and history as well as private information about their staff. Some of this is more sensitive data, such as student health records and...
Following the successful launch at the end of last year, Grok Academy will be re-launching Cyber Comp this month to enable students who would have previously been focusing on exams to participate and test their cyber skills. With many new students starting the 2023...
We all know the internet is a critical learning resource and environment for ākonga. However, it’s increasingly important for us all to be vigilant against the threat of potential dangers and stay safe online. Over 12 months (2021/2022), 7 billion potentially...
When you pack up after a busy day teaching, you’ll close the windows, lock the doors and make sure anything worth taking isn’t left lying around. Basic cybersecurity works much the same way. Cyber criminals look for easy, low-hanging fruit. Like burglars, they are...
Recent cyber security breaches experienced by North Island health network, Pinnacle Health, and Australian telco, Optus, have been splashed all over the news, again highlighting that cyber attacks are becoming more frequent and costly. Less well-known, however, is...