Time: 9:30am - 12noon
Fees:
Free for members
Non-members: £100
This course is being delivered online, and a recording will be available for up to 30 days after the event has ended.
Facilitator - Matthew Setchell, CTO of Concero Education Technology
Cyber Security is a term many use as a scare tactic in education. By supporting leaders to fully understand what they need to make sure that their teams are doing all they do to reduce risks and costs, meet their responsibilities and ensure that cyber security is not something that holds back teaching and learning.
Aims and objectives:
By the end of the session, participants will understand the impact the following has on their educational institutions:
- Cyber Essentials
- Ethical phishing
- Penetration testing
- Cybersecurity auditing
Participants will also understand the value of how working with experts can support their cybersecurity requirements.
By the end of this course, you will:
• understand what is meant by cyber security and who is at risk from security threats.
• be aware of the common types of cyber attacks that schools may experience.
• understand how penetration testing works, why it is critical for school cybersecurity, and how to get started with a testing strategy tailored to their school environment.
• understand the key benefits of Cyber Essentials certification, helping you prepare for common threats and meet compliance requirements, with clear next steps for adoption.
• know how to improve your own cyber security through practical measures.
• leave with actionable ideas on implementing ethical phishing campaigns to educate staff and students, fostering a proactive and positive cybersecurity culture.
NOTE: A QR code will be offered for all attendees to book a 15-minute follow-up meeting with Concero.
Exclusive Offer For Members
Members have an exclusive opportunity to access the Cyber Eyesight Report, providing essential intelligence to safeguard your school for FREE. The Cyber Eyesight report will be available to NAHT members for 48 hours post-webinar.
Audience
CEOs, school business leaders, head teachers, deputy head teachers, assistant head teachers, aspiring leaders, head of multi academy trust, school governors/ trustees.
Any decision maker/ budget holder within the institution.
Comments from members who attended the course in February 2025.
"Very informative and interesting" - Maxine Apcher, Deputy Head Teacher, Sir Thomas Abney, Greater London
"Eye opening and a lot to think about" - Anneka Thompson, School Business leader, Southville Primary School, Middlesex
"Informative" - Head Teacher, Weymouth
"Very indepth and informative" - Head Teacher, Staffordshire
Facilitator
Matthew is the Chief Technology Officer at Concero, an EdTech support service established by headteachers in 1999. Chosen by the Department for Education (DfE) to migrate thousands of schools to the cloud and trusted by Crown Commercial Services as a direct award EdTech supplier, Concero delivers innovative solutions and simplifies procurement.
With extensive experience managing school networks, Matthew combines technical expertise with a clear understanding of school leadership and teaching priorities. A skilled trainer, he is passionate about helping schools harness technology effectively, delivering solutions that streamline processes and enhance daily operations.