Welcome to the Term 3 In Brief newsletter.
Inside you’ll find a rundown on online safety, what it actually means and who is on hand to help. Also, check out our latest story on a real-life malware case, and our Touchpoint Survey winners are announced!
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].
Online safety 101
Creating safer online spaces is a team effort, with kaiako, whānau, ākonga and partners like N4L all doing their bit. We recently talked to Netsafe about online protection basics, helping ākonga develop digital literacy, and partnering with experts and whānau for better outcomes.
How Secure Access helped stop a MacOS malware threat
When a school staff member’s device started connecting to dozens of malicious sites, it was Secure Access that made all the difference. By linking device activity directly to user identity, our Security team was able to quickly pinpoint who was affected and work with the school to isolate and reset the device. Read how this identity-first approach meant faster resolution, less disruption, and a more secure network.
Online safety resources for schools
What you need to know when it comes to online safety and web filtering
Whether you’re a Principal, Board member, IT Lead or simply interested in boosting your school’s online safety, this resource outlines who you can go to for support and some practical recommendations.
Identified something you want to block online, but not sure how?
There are multiple tools available from third-party providers to help your school or kura achieve the web filtering settings that best suit your learning environment.
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 familiar N4L faces.
Jaquie Dilger – School Relationship Manager (South)
“It’s a privilege to be an outside face and voice for N4L”
Jono Arthur – School Relationship Manager (Central)
“I’m really proud of the work N4L does helping kids learn in a safer online environment.”
Touchpoint winners!
A big thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our recent Touchpoint Survey. Your feedback greatly helps us in supporting the technology needs of NZ schools and kura.
Events on the horizon
It’s been great to connect with many of you at recent events, hearing about your schools and understanding what we can do to support you. See if you can spot us in the below photo! We’ll be at the New Zealand Principals’ Federation Conference in September, so bring along any questions or just stop by for a chat – we’re here to help.
2.33B – Websites blocked
2.37B – Total threats blocked
5.5PB – Website data usage