Join EduGeek with some of the world's leading EdTech companies for the FREE EduGeek EdSec Conference on the 27th October in Derby, with 7 talks from renowned companies such as Clever, Sophos, Heimdal, Exa Networks, LGfL, Smoothwall and Nellcote as they share insights, best practices and the latest developments in cybersecurity, safeguarding and digital safety. Topics will cover a wide range of areas including network security, data protection, online safety, safeguarding, and emerging threats facing schools and trusts. Spend an amazing day among like-minded education professionals for dedicated EdTech security-focused presentations and discussions designed to help education professionals and those in the wider security sector protect their pupils, networks, systems and data against an ever-evolving threat landscape. There are only a few tickets left, and if you want to secure your place, then please click here - edugeek.me/edsec26-link Alongside the conference programme, attendees can explore our exhibitor expo featuring some of the most innovative and respected vendors from across the EdTech sector including: Smoothwall, LGfL, Heimdal, Smart Technologies, KYOCERA, Concero UK, SalamanderSoft, ICT Direct - Refurbished Computer Hardware, RM plc, Schools Broadband, EntrySign, Clever Inc. Nellcote Ltd, MSI, Wave9 Managed Services, PaperCut Software, Clarion Communication Management and Net-Ctrl. The day concludes with an evening social event, including a meal, drinks and plenty of geeky conversation, kindly sponsored by LGfL. It's an invaluable opportunity to network with peers, share experiences and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing education technology today. See you there! #ict #dataprotection #dfe #ukschools #edsec2026 #edtech #UKEducation #EduGeek #EduTech #ICT #PDT #CPD #ukacademies #EdTech #CyberSecurity #Safeguarding #Schools #Education #DigitalSafety

Has your school been affected by the PHP security issue this week? Find out what this is all about, and what EduGeek members are doing about it in their schools, plus which sites and online services they use are still affected. More here - edugeek.me/php-thread #ict #dataprotection #dfe #ukschools #edsec2026 #edtech #UKEducation #EduGeek #EduTech #ICT #ukacademies #EdTech #PHP #CyberSecurity #Safeguarding #Schools #Education #DigitalSafety

Join Clever at the free EduGeek EdSec Conference on the 27thOctober in Derby to hear their presentation- The road to compliance: Student MFA that works in UK classrooms “The DfE expects every school to meet its digital and technology standards by 2030, and MFA is part of that picture. Cyber Essentials and NCSC guidance point the same way. For UK schools, that raises a hard question: how do you add MFA for students when phones are banned and younger learners still struggle to type a password? In this session, we’ll break down what the DfE standards, Cyber Essentials, and NCSC guidance ask of schools, and what that means for your classrooms. Then you’ll see how one school rolled out device-free MFA for students across Google and Microsoft, from the youngest learners up. You’ll leave with a realistic plan to secure student sign-ins without slowing down learning.” With 7 speakers from some of the world’s top security focussed EdTech companies, and an expo highlighting the best of the global EdTech sector, it's going to be an amazing day of talks and networking, finishing up with an evening social kindly sponsored by LGfL where you can eat, drink and be geeky! Tickets are now open to all, and you can grab yours here: edugeek.me/to/edsec26 #Clever #ict #edtech #dataprotection #dfe #ukschools #EduGeek #LGfL #edsec2026 #Schools #Education #UKEducation #EduTech #ICT #PDT #CPD #ukacademies #ITsecurity #DerbyshireSchools #LancashireSchools #YorkshireEd #NorthernSchools #NorthEastSchools #NorthWestSchools #YorkshireSchools #staffordshireschools #BirminghamSchools #ManchesterSchools #LeedsSchools #NottinghamshireSchools #LincolnshireSchools #BradfordSchools #LeicestershireSchools #mersysideschools #CheshireSchools

Join EduGeek and some of the world's leading EdTech companies for the free EduGeek EdSec Conference on the 27th October in Derby, with 7 talks from renowned companies such as Clever, Sophos, Heimdal, Exa Networks, LGfL, Smoothwall and Nellcote:Cyber as they share insights, best practices and the latest developments in cybersecurity, safeguarding and digital safety. Topics will cover a wide range of areas including network security, data protection, online safety, safeguarding, and emerging threats facing schools and trusts. This dedicated day of EdTech security-focused presentations and discussions is designed to help education professionals and those in the wider security sector protect their pupils, networks, systems and data against an ever-evolving threat landscape. Tickets are now open to all, and you can grab yours here: edugeek.me/to/edsec26 Alongside the conference programme, attendees can explore our exhibitor expo featuring some of the most innovative and respected vendors from across the EdTech sector including: Smoothwall, LGfL, Heimdal, Smart Technologies, Kyocera, Concero, Salamandersoft, ICT-Direct, RM, Schools Broadband, Entry Sign, Clever, Nellcote:Cyber, MSI, Wave9, Papercut, Clarion Communications and Net-Ctrl The day concludes with an evening social event, including a meal, drinks and plenty of geeky conversation, kindly sponsored by LGfL. It's an invaluable opportunity to network with peers, share experiences and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing education technology today. #ict #dataprotection #dfe #ukschools #edsec2026 #edtech #UKEducation #EduTech #ICT #PDT #CPD #ukacademies #EdTech #CyberSecurity #Safeguarding #Schools #Education #DigitalSafety #Sophos #Heimdal #Exa #LGfL #Nellcote #Clever #Smoothwall #Concero #Wave9 #NetCtrl #MSI #EntrySign #SalamanderSoft #SchoolsBroadband #SmartTechnologies #ICT_Direct #NELLCOTE:CYBER #RM #Papercut #ClarionComms

Rob Faulkner will be here to deliver Smoothwall’s expertise on the 27th October at the free EduGeek EdSec Conference with his talk - The Security Roundup: Underminr, ClickNix and what IT teams are doing about it "Join Smoothwall’s Rob Faulkner for a rapid roundup of the cybersecurity threats facing schools, from new ways to slip past DNS filtering, to the gaps attackers exploit every day. This interactive session features a live quiz and poll on the security steps IT teams are taking, plus five practical actions they can implement to secure their networks." With 7 speakers from some of the world’s top security focussed EdTech companies, and an expo highlighting the best of the global EdTech sector it's going to be an amazing day of talks and networking, finishing up with an evening social kindly sponsored by LGfL where you can eat, drink, network and be geeky! For more information, details and tickets, please click here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/edugeek-e… #Smoothwall #ict #LGfL #edtech #dataprotection #dfe #ukschools #EduGeek #edsec2026 #edtech #UKEducation #EduTech #ICT #PDT #CPD #ukacademies #DerbyshireSchools #LancashireSchools #YorkshireEd #NorthernSchools #NorthEastSchools #NorthWestSchools #YorkshireSchools #staffordshireschools #BirminghamSchools #ManchesterSchools #LeedsSchools #NottinghamshireSchools #LincolnshireSchools #BradfordSchools #LeicestershireSchools #mersysideschools #CheshireSchools

Join us as we host Alan O'Donohoe from the EXA Foundation on the 27th October at the free EduGeek EdSec Conference for his talk - Project Zero Day: What If Your School Lost Its Digital Infrastructure for a Day? “What would happen if your school's digital infrastructure disappeared for an entire day? Schools invest in firewalls, filtering, MFA, backups and continuity plans, but few have tested whether they can keep running without them. In this practical closing session, Alan introduces Project Zero Day, a controlled exercise in which a school operates as though key systems are unavailable. It covers how to uncover hidden dependencies, why having a backup isn't the same as knowing you can restore it, and how to turn a written business continuity plan into a tested one. Attendees will leave with ideas they can try in their own schools.” For over 20 years EduGeek has been hosting our free conferences dedicated to helping educational IT professionals improve their professional skills, cyber security, network security, data protection and safeguarding, and, like all those before, EdSec is completely free to attend. With 7 speakers from some of the world’s top security focussed EdTech companies, and an expo highlighting the best of the global EdTech sector it's going to be an amazing day of talks and networking, finishing up with an evening social kindly sponsored by you can eat drink and be geeky! For more information, details and tickets, please click here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/edugeek-e… #EXA #LGfL #ExaFoundation #teknoteacher #ict #edtech #dataprotection #dfe #ukschools #EduGeek #edsec2026 #edtech #UKEducation #EduTech #ICT #PDT #CPD #ukacademies #DerbyshireSchools #LancashireSchools #YorkshireEd #NorthernSchools #NorthEastSchools #NorthWestSchools #YorkshireSchools #staffordshireschools #BirminghamSchools #ManchesterSchools #LeedsSchools #NottinghamshireSchools #LincolnshireSchools #BradfordSchools #LeicestershireSchools #mersysideschools #CheshireSchools

Great ideas are meant to be shared! An EduGeek community member has created an automated UniFi guest Wi-Fi voucher generator built with Google Sheets and Apps Script, helping school IT teams save time and avoid reinventing the wheel. Find out more and how you can do this for your school here: edugeek.net/news/43_releases… #EduGeek #EdTech #SchoolIT #UniFiWiFi #ict #edtech #WiFi #dfe #ukschools #EduGeek #edtech #schools #UKEducation #education #EduTech #ICT #ukacademies #GoogleDocs #GoogleAppsScript #GoogleEDU #EdTechHack

Join us at the FREE EduGeek EdSec Conference on the 27th October and hear Nellcote present: DfE Cyber Security Standards Defined "The DfE has set clear cyber security expectations through its Digital & Technology Standards, with schools and trusts expected to work towards meeting these requirements by 2030. This session will break down what the standards mean in practice, highlight the key priorities for schools, and explore the latest changes to Cyber Essentials." For over 20 years EduGeek has been hosting our free conferences dedicated to helping educational IT professionals improve their professional skills, cyber security, network security, data protection and safeguarding, and, like all those before, EdSec is completely free to attend. For more information, details and tickets, please click here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/edugeek-e… #Nellcote #ict #edtech #dataprotection #dfe #ukschools #EduGeek #edsec2026 #edtech #UKEducation #EduTech #ICT #PDT #CPD #ukacademies #DerbyshireSchools #LancashireSchools #YorkshireEd #NorthernSchools #NorthEastSchools #NorthWestSchools #YorkshireSchools #staffordshireschools #BirminghamSchools #ManchesterSchools #LeedsSchools #NottinghamshireSchools #LincolnshireSchools #BradfordSchools #LeicestershireSchools #mersysideschools #CheshireSchools

Join us at EduGeek EdSec for Heimdal's talk - SOC for Schools: Always-On Protection That Fits Your Budget ‘Why are schools a prime target for cybercriminals? Join Heimdal as we examine recent attacks on the education sector, how they happened, who was behind them, and what you can do to strengthen your security posture and stay ahead of emerging threats.’ EduGeek EdSec is a free conference dedicated to helping schools improve their pupil, data, network security and safety, and is totally free to attend. For more information, details and tickets, please click here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/edugeek-e… #Heimdal #LGfL #ict #edtech #dataprotection #dfe #ukschools #EduGeek #edsec2026 #edtech #UKEducation #EduTech #ICT #PDT #CPD #ukacademies #DerbyshireSchools #LancashireSchools #YorkshireEd #NorthernSchools #NorthEastSchools #NorthWestSchools #YorkshireSchools #staffordshireschools #BirminghamSchools #ManchesterSchools #LeedsSchools #NottinghamshireSchools #LincolnshireSchools #BradfordSchools #LeicestershireSchools #mersysideschools #CheshireSchools

Join us at the free EduGeek EdSec 2026 Conf on the 27thOctober in Derby to hear #LGfL deliver their talk “The Ransomware Attack Chain,” taking you inside a real attack—from pre-phishing reconnaissance to the ransom note. See how attackers break in, move through a school undetected, and encrypt its network. Meeting DfE standards or passing an audit doesn’t guarantee you’re protected. LGfL is one of 7 great speakers from some of EdTech’s leading companies talking to you all on the day, with #Sophos, #Clever, #Smoothwall, #Heimdal, #EXANETWORKS and NELLCOTE:CYBER all set to deliver some excellent presentations to keep you up to date on current threats and best practices to keep your schools safe. EduGeek EdSec is a free conference dedicated to helping schools improve their pupil, data and network security and safety, and is totally free to attend. For more information, details and tickets click here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/edugeek-e… #LGfL #ict #edtech #dataprotection #dfe #ukschools #EduGeek #edsec2026 #edtech #UKEducation #EduTech #ICT #PDT #CPD #ukacademies #DerbyshireSchools #LancashireSchools# #YorkshireEd #NorthernSchools #NorthEastSchools #NorthWestSchools #YorkshireSchools #staffordshireschools #BirminghamSchools #ManchesterSchools #LeedsSchools #NottinghamshireSchools #LincolnshireSchools #BradfordSchools #LeicestershireSchools #mersysideschools #CheshireSchoolsches

Join EduGeek and some of the world's leading EdTech organisations in Derby on the 27th October at the FREE EduGeek EdSec Conference. Hear from Clever, Sophos, Heimdal, Exa Networks, LGfL, Smoothwall and Nellcote:Cyber as they discuss the latest developments in cybersecurity, safeguarding, data protection, network security and online safety. Explore our EdTech expo with stands from Smoothwall, LGfL, Heimdal, Smart Technologies, Kyocera, Concero, Salamandersoft, ICT-Direct, RM, Schools Broadband, Entry Sign, Clever, Nellcote:Cyber, MSI, Wave9, EntrySign and Net-Ctrl and connect with peers, and finish the day with networking, food, drinks and plenty of geeky conversation curtesy of LGfL. Get your free ticket here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/edugeek-e… For over 21 years, EduGeek has become what is possibly the world’s largest independent EdTech community. With over 115k members providing over 2 million posts of help, advice and support to all those working with technology in education globally, EduGeek has become an essential tool in many EdTech’s toolbox. Membership of EduGeek is free and we treat your details with respect. Register for your free account here: edugeek.net/register/ #ict #dataprotection #dfe #ukschools #edsec2026 #edtech #UKEducation #EduTech #ICT #PDT #CPD #ukacademies #EdTech #CyberSecurity #Safeguarding #Schools #Education #DigitalSafety #Sophos #Heimdal #Exa #LGfL #Nellcote #Clever #Smoothwall #Concero #Wave9 #NETCTRL #MSI #EntrySign #SalamanderSoft #SchoolsBroadband #SmartTechnologies #ict_direct #NELLCOTE:CYBER #RM

If your school uses any MikroTik routers, it's important to be aware of a recently identified vulnerability that may affect your network security. Our latest article explains the risk, who may be affected, and the practical steps you can take to mitigate it: edugeek.net/news/41_urgent/m… #ict #edtech #dataprotection #schools #ukschools #edsec2026 #edtech #UKEducation #EduTech #ICT # #ukacademies #itsecurity #MikroTik

Join EduGeek and some of the world's leading EdTech organisations at the FREE EduGeek EdSec Conference. Hear from Clever, Sophos, Heimdal, Exa Networks, LGfL, Smoothwall and Nellcote:Cyber as they discuss the latest developments in cybersecurity, safeguarding, data protection, network security and online safety. Explore our EdTech exhibitor expo, connect with peers, and finish the day with networking, food, drinks and plenty of geeky conversation. 🎟️ Get your free ticket here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/edugeek-e… #ict #dataprotection #dfe #ukschools #edsec2026 #edtech #UKEducation #EduTech #ICT #PDT #CPD #ukacademies #EdTech #CyberSecurity #Safeguarding #Schools #Education #DigitalSafety #Sopos #Heimdal #Exa #LGfL #Nellcote #Clever #Smoothwall

The DfE has recently updated its Meeting Digital and Technology Standards guidance. Key changes cover generative AI in filtering & monitoring, Cyber Essentials 2026, and Wi-Fi 7. These are essential reading before your first safeguarding and IT review of the term. For these updates and more, please visit: edugeek.net/news/16_articles… #edtech #edutech #ukeducation #ict #dataprotection #ukacademies #ict

EduGeek is back on the road! Join us on October the 27th for our free EduGeek EdSec 2026 Conference at the Museum of Making in Derby. We’ll be hosting some of the world’s leading EdTech companies for a day of security focussed talks in an amazing environment. There will also be an expo with exhibitors from amazing EdTech suppliers and an evening social. For more information on the conference, speaker and exhibitors please click here: edugeek.me/to/edsec26_detail… #ict #edtech #dataprotection #dfe #ukschools #edsec2026 #edtech

Help the NHS in finding out the best way to send pupil data securely from school MIS systems to their local vaccination teams. This will help them establish the best data-protection practices and speed up the inoculation of pupils. You can add your thoughts to this important issue here: edugeek.net/forums/topic/227… #dataprotection #ukschools #edtech #nhs #vaccinations #schools #MIS #dfe #ict

Now school edtech’s are well into their summer installs\upgrades\patching programs we at EduGeek feel we should take a moment to wish them well, and just a reminder that EduGeek is here to assist if you get stuck. With over 115,000 members worldwide we are there to help all those who work with tech in education no matter where you are. With forums covering everything from Windows, Linux, Mac, hardware, networking, product recommendation and much more, EduGeek has been helping edtech’s for over 21 years. EduGeek is free to join, free to use and we treat our members registration details with respect. edugeek.net #UKSchools #UKEducation #edtech #Education #EduTech #ICT #ukacademies #Elearning #Teachers #globaled #digln #schools

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