Welcome to the Term 4 In Brief newsletter.
This term, we highlight a recent cybersecurity case and how you can learn more about a tool that can help strengthen schools defences against similar threats. We also introduce more members of our Education and Engagement team, they’re schools go-to local contacts, keeping them up to date and providing support where needed.
If you have any questions or if there is anything we can help you with, please contact our Customer Support team on 0800 532 764 or [email protected].
Take control of school domains with SchoolDNS
Managing school domain names is essential for keeping school websites, emails, and online tools running smoothly and securely. Funded by the Ministry of Education for up to two existing domains, the SchoolDNS service helps schools take control and ensures their domains won’t expire. Learn more about how SchoolDNS protects schools online.
Recent school domain security case
We’re seeing a rise in more sophisticated impersonation attacks using school domains, putting services like email and websites at risk. Our Security Services team shared how the activity was identified, what they did to control the risk and actions you can take. Read now.
Cybersecurity month highlights
October was a cybersecurity-filled month, hosting both Cyber Smart Week and Cybersecurity Awareness month. While the month is now over, cybersecurity remains as important as ever.
Discover some simple wins to improve your cybersecurity posture in our blog here.
Meet our Education and Engagement team
Our Education and Engagement team are your go-to local contacts, keeping you up to date and providing support where needed. This term, we’re sharing a bit more about two of our School Relationship Managers.
Linda Roberts – School Relationship Manager (Central North Island)
“I take great pride in ensuring schools understand the different upgrades in a simple manner.”
Sarah Meek – School Relationship Manager (Lower North Island)
“I feel privileged to support schools in creating safer and connected learning environments.”
3.5T – Websites blocked
3.69T – Total threats blockedÂ
6.9PB – Website data usageÂ