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Cyber Security for Education

Protecting Schools, Colleges & Universities Across the UK

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Why Cyber Security Matters for Education

In today’s digital-first education sector, cyber threats are not just a risk, they’re a reality. Educational institutions hold vast amounts of personal data, research IP and sensitive infrastructure, making them prime targets for attackers. Whether it’s phishing, ransomware, or denial-of-service, the stakes are high: disruption to learning, compliance breaches, reputational damage and potential data loss.

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The Cyber Threat Landscape in Education

According to the UK Government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey (2025)

  • 60% of secondary schools reported a breach or attack in the last 12 months.
  • 85% of further education colleges and 91% of higher education institutions reported breaches or attacks.
  • Among further and higher education institutions that experienced attacks, 30% reported them occurring weekly.
  • 40% of these institutions said the attacks had negative outcomes such as system compromise or data loss.

These figures show that educational institutions are more likely than many businesses to be attacked and often lack the resources or expertise to respond effectively.

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Our Solution: Cyber Security Services for Education

We provide cyber security solutions for businesses of every size, including education. Our team supports schools, colleges and universities with protection that is robust, compliant and proactive while also fitting the pressures of tight budgets and complex governance.

Key Services:

Risk Assessment & Cyber Strategy

Cyber Essentials Certification

Incident Response & Monitoring

Backup & Disaster Recovery

User Training & Awareness

Ransomware Protection

Zero Trust Security

Why Choose Everything Tech?

  • Education-specialist experience: We understand the unique challenges in schools, colleges and universities from limited IT budgets to regulatory pressures.
  • Certified expertise: Our team is skilled in frameworks like Cyber Essentials and has hands-on experience in security operations.
  • Proactive, not reactive: We don’t just fix problems we help prevent them, with ongoing risk management, training and resilience planning.
  • Scalable solutions: Whether you’re a small primary school or a large university, our offerings scale to fit your size, structure and risk appetite.
  • Partnership mindset: We work collaboratively with your IT, leadership and academic teams to embed security into your culture.

Beyond the Breach: Free Cyber Security Guide for Education

We’ve produced a free “Beyond the Breach” guide, specifically for educational institutions. This playbook provides:

 

  • Practical first-48-hour response steps when a breach occurs
  • Layered security strategies (defence in depth, Zero Trust) adapted for education
  • Tips for building cyber resilience among staff, students and leadership
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Why Now?

  • Cyber attacks on education are surging: as many as 9 in 10 universities have reported breaches. GOV.UK
  • Phishing remains the top vector but with the right training, you can dramatically reduce risk.
  • Certification via Cyber Essentials strengthens your defences and your credibility.
  • Without a plan, a breach could disrupt learning, research and trust.
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Book your free Cybersecurity Training demo or download Beyond the Breach: The 2025 Cybersecurity Playbook for Businesses today.

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    Everything Tech has been instrumental in supporting our business strategy. They consistently meet our IT needs, with a dedicated support team that feels like part of Sigma Group, not just an external partner. Our Account Manager, Zale, leads with a proactive, collaborative style that adds real value to our account and IT roadmap. The team, notably Sam, Matt, Andy, and Mark, are exceptional professionals who escalate issues quickly, ensuring fast resolution, which is exactly what we need in such a fast-moving environment. As Group Compliance Director, having a trusted MSP partner is crucial, and Everything Tech has been exactly that since I rejoined Sigma nearly three years ago.

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