Cyber Security for Education

Cyber Essentials is a simple and effective Government-backed scheme that schools of all sizes can use to help protect themselves against most internet-based threats. The scheme is particularly useful for schools, highlighting how they can protect themselves, their employees, and their data, from unauthorised access and theft.

We’ll guide you through the accreditation process by drawing upon our wealth of IT expertise. We recognise the cyber security threats faced by UK educational institutions and we know how to ensure an IT operation is secure, let us guide you through the steps needed for you to become Cyber Essentials certified.

In addition, we also offer our Cyber Essentials as a Service (CEaaS) to help schools achieve and maintain year-round compliance with the Cyber Essentials standards. By partnering with Sharp, schools can focus on teaching while ensuring that their cyber security is in good hands.

Adopt a strong culture of cyber awareness and good cyber hygiene within your school through our tailored training approach. We offer security training and phishing simulations to empower your staff, transforming them from potential vulnerabilities to your organisation's first line of defence.

The Cyber Security Awareness Training Service includes an initial assessment, where all applicable team members will be tested on their knowledge against:

• Incident Reporting
• Internet Use
• Social Media
• Email Security
• Passwords and Authentication
• Mobile Devices
• Human Firewalls

Our Cyber Security Audit provides a full review of your IT infrastructure, identifying vulnerabilities and offering clear, actionable recommendations to strengthen your defences.  

We will conduct a thorough assessment of six key areas:

1. Internal Infrastructure Review
2. Microsoft 365 Phishing and Impersonation
3. Dark Web Scan
4. Microsoft 365 Security Review 
5. Copilot Readiness Assessment
6. Cyber Essential Gap Analysis

We highlight potential weaknesses and vulnerabilities across your IT environment, while strengthening your defences against potential future threats.

We deliver in-depth Cyber Security Risk Assessment tailored to the education sector. This highlights potential threats and helps you prioritise the most critical areas for improvement.

As part of the 7 Cyber Security Standards for Schools and Colleges recommended by the Department of Education, it’s advised that you conduct termly and annual risk assessments.

Regular cyber risk assessments enable schools and colleges to pinpoint vulnerabilities and establish measures that reduce risk, helping to safeguard both students and staff.

One of the most pressing challenges schools face, is effectively monitoring student online activity. To meet the safeguarding expectations outlined in KCSIE guidance, schools must implement robust endpoint security and monitoring systems that go beyond basic filtering.

Protect teacher and pupil data by ensuring the security of end-user devices (phones and laptops etc) accessing your network. Our Endpoint Security and Management Solution offer comprehensive monitoring of all endpoints, whether in school or remote, ensuring full transparency of your online environment, regardless of the location of your pupils and staff.

With our Endpoint Security and Management solution, your school’s devices are protected and monitored 24/7. Meaning malicious activity is detected and remedied before malware is deployed.

Our Managed Firewall service offers 24/7 monitoring and threat prevention, keeping your school’s network secure from external attacks and unauthorised access. Benefit from:

• Initial assessment and planning
• Firewall configuration and deployment 
• Continuous monitoring and management 
• Incident response and remediation 
• Regular updates and maintenance

Our Managed Firewall service is fully aligned with the Department for Education’s recommended standards, giving you confidence that your school is protected by a best-in-class solution.

Protect your school’s email systems with our Email Security & Protection Services. Our essential features, such as spear phishing prevention, staff impersonation detection, and compromised email detection, helps guarantee the safeguarding of your data communications, accounts and services.