Cyber Security | Novatia

Safe and secure

We work closely with you to decrease the risk of cyber attacks.

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ICT Audit

An independent review of your technical and operational educational ICT security, highlighting any areas of improvement or gaps in protection. We examine your current infrastructure, identify vulnerabilities, and evaluate your existing security measures. Our assessment includes staff understanding of cybersecurity protocols and how vigilant your team and students are.

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Data Strategy

We will work with you to understand how we can improve the way you use your data as a school or MAT, including its protection and the way it is stored. Our specialists review your data governance practices, how information is collected, processed, and retained, and assess compliance with GDPR and educational data protection requirements.

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Consultancy & Advice

With our sector experience, we can offer advice to your school or MAT helping you to enhance ICT security or guide you with any other technical, operational or commercial consultancy you may need. Our flexible consultancy model allows you to access specialist knowledge when responding to emerging threats or planning technology upgrades.

Raising the volume

Cybersecurity is not being ignored in UK schools, but the conversations about it need to be louder, longer and listened to by more people. Being forewarned is being forearmed; MATs need to take the cyber threat seriously and take steps to embed vigilance into the day-to-day. We offer services that will help you understand your current position and where to make changes and improvements, as well as support in implementing the recommended measures.

Schools and MATs work with Novatia for cybersecurity when they recognise that conversations need to be louder, longer and listened to by more people within their organisation. We help schools and MATs take cybersecurity seriously and embed vigilance into the day-to-day operations with independent reviews, gap identification, and proactive guidance on how to improve data protection and storage practices. If you're looking to get started, we have put together a free guide exploring the steps you can implement for improved cyber protection and stakeholder awareness.

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Lack of preparation

Only 53% of schools said they felt adequately prepared for a cyber incident.

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Cyber attacks

21% of schools have experienced a malware or ransomware attack.

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Financial loss

6 schools in 2022 reported a parent losing money due to a cyber attack.

Watch our video guide

The figures are alarming, and we want to ensure all schools and MATs take steps to ensure that their ICT is safe and secure. Watch our short video, which gives you easy tips to decrease the risk of cyber attacks.

“Working with Novatia provided us with an objective analysis of what was in place across all our academies so that we could be confident about the information we were using to make our decisions. The Data Audit provided a clear, visual oversight of how data was flowing between all the different products used in our Trust and has meant our MIS procurement and implementation took into account all the integrations that were required so the dataflow was maintained.”

James Howell

Director of ICT, ATT

“The Novatia team were all really friendly and down to earth. Their consultants all come from an educational background, and you can tell that they put the educational aspect front and centre when designing and delivering the ICT element."

Sarah Whittaker

Deputy Headteacher, St Ann's RC Primary School

“The comprehensive Data Audit has given us clear oversight of the data across all our schools and led to the development of a coherent data strategy. Working with Novatia has supported our Trust at every step.”

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Chris Clarke

Director of IT & Data, The Kemnal Academies Trust

“I wanted to ensure we had well-negotiated contracts with high-quality suppliers that delivered the services specified and all at an excellent price...we're delighted with the results so far.”

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James Miller

National Director of Estates and Technology, Ormiston Academies Trust

“Novatia worked alongside Ofsted, complementing our internal knowledge of the business with first-rate project management capability.”

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Tom Zebedee

Deputy Director Technology, Ofsted

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