Cyber Attacks in Education

I.T Security  

Course Overview

CPD/CE Points:  60 Mins

Assessment:  10

Pass Rate:  80%

Ideal For:  Headteacher, Subject

Leader/Head of Department, Teaching Assistants (TA), Teachers, Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)

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Course Details

In today’s increasingly digital learning environment, the threat of cyber attacks has become a serious concern for schools and educational institutions. This Cyber Attacks in Education course is designed to equip senior leaders, headteachers, teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff with the knowledge and tools needed to understand, prevent, and respond to cyber threats in educational settings.

With the widespread use of digital devices and the growing reliance on online platforms for teaching and administration, schools are prime targets for cybercriminals. This course offers a comprehensive overview of common cyber-attacks that target schools—such as phishing, ransomware, and data breaches, highlighting their potential impact on students, staff, and systems.

Participants will learn about the real-world consequences of these attacks and how to adopt best practices to strengthen their settings cybersecurity posture. The training also covers the role of staff in maintaining digital security, the importance of ongoing cybersecurity education, and how to foster a security-aware culture within the school community.

A key component of the course is developing a solid incident response plan. Participants will be introduced to practical tools and resources to help their school effectively respond to and recover from cyber incidents, reducing harm and disruption.

Ideal for anyone involved in safeguarding and digital infrastructure, this course empowers education professionals to take proactive steps to protect their school community from evolving cyber threats.

    Adaptability and Flexibility Skills   Communication and Interpersonal Skills   Leadership and Management Skills  

Course Aims

This course aims to give educators a clear understanding of cybersecurity in education, covering common threats, prevention strategies, and incident response. Gain the tools needed to help prevent cyber attacks and respond effectively if one occurs.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • To identify common types of cyber attacks targeting education.
  • To demonstrate the potential consequences of a cyber attack.
  • To equip participants to follow best practices for securing education networks and devices.
  • To outline the importance of employee training and education around cybersecurity.
  • To identify available resources and tools for improving cybersecurity in education.
  • To provide steps that can be taken in the event of a cyber-attack and discuss the importance of incident response planning.

Course Curriculum

  • Welcome to Teach HQ online learning
  • Introduction
  • The importance of cybersecurity in education

  • Potential threats facing education settings
  • Understanding the risks

  • Potential consequences of a cyber attack in education
  • Overview of current trends in cyber attacks targeting education

  • Preventative measures

  • Best practices for securing networks and devices
  • The importance of employee training and education
  • Resources and tools for improving cybersecurity

  • Responding to an incident
  • Steps to take in the event of a cyber attack
  • The importance of incident response planning
  • Overview of available resources and tools for incident response and recovery

  • Course Summary

  • Assessment

  • Assessment 10 Assessments

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Related Organisations

The International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology (ICST)
National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA)

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