Digital Safety CIC and Framwellgate School Durham are pleased to announce the School Cyber Safety and Standards Conference, taking place on 15 October 2026. The event will bring together education leaders, cyber security specialists and key sector partners to explore digital risks, resilience and the Department for Education’s Digital and Technology Standards.

The reported cyber attack on the Department for Education is another stark reminder that the education sector must treat cyber resilience as a safeguarding priority. Schools, academy trusts and local authorities need practical support, strong governance and clear standards to protect sensitive information and build confidence in the safe use of technology.

When organisations talk about cybersecurity, the focus is often on prevention, firewalls, vulnerability scans and patch management. But even the best defences can be breached.

Vulnerability scans aren’t enough. The recent Marks & Spencer cyberattack proves it. Despite regular security measures, attackers infiltrated M&S’s systems, encrypted data, and caused major operational disruption—costing the business over £650 million in value. Why? Because automated scans don’t think like attackers do.

As we dive back into work this January, we're exploring the key Cybersecurity trends that could shape the rest of 2025.

The new Passwords app that has appeared on your apps pages as a result of the latest iPhone, iPad and Mac software IOS 18.1.1, is a proper password manager. We have done a review on some of the most popular options, all in one place so you can see for yourself which is the best suited to you.

Apps have revolutionised the way we work, communicate, and grow our businesses. From productivity tools to social media platforms, apps empower companies to reach goals faster and more effectively. However, with this convenience comes a growing need to check your company's security, policies and training needs. As a snapshot, here's how we can help you safeguard your digital presence and empower your teams with confidence:

We are thrilled to invite you to the "Smarter Cities, Safer Spaces" conference, taking place on Wednesday 23rd October, 2024 at City Hall, Sunderland.

A cyber security culture helps an organisation focus and strengthen its defence against digital threats. In other words, creating a culture where safe online security practices are second nature. Assessing your current cyber safety posture is something you can do regularly, we have listed our steps here to give you insight and a place to start your assessment: