New Era empowers school leaders
Through sharing our Cyber Security Expertise
at the CEN Principal Training Program
August 2024
Cyber Security in Education
Paul Carnemolla, Head of Education, and Solomon James, ICT Education Consultant at New Era Technology, share strategies to enhance cyber security in schools at the CEN Principal Training Program, which aims to cultivate dynamic, resilient, and savvy leaders among school principals.
Focusing on cybersecurity in education, Paul has delved into the pressing challenges faced by schools and institutions in today’s digital landscape. Drawing on his extensive expertise, he has illuminated the potential risks and offered innovative solutions to fortify your institution’s cyber security defences.
Discover how New Era Technology’s cutting-edge solutions can empower your school with comprehensive protection and proactive measures. This event has been an extraordinary opportunity to gain invaluable insights and forge a path toward a safer digital future for your educational community.
Below you will find valuable resources that were discussed in the presentation, the link to the New Era Security presentation, as well as the opportunity to contact our team for more information.
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Cyber Security Resources
Australian Cyber Security Centre
The Australian Cyber Security Centre, the successor to the Cyber Security Operations Centre, is the Australian Government’s lead agency for cyber security.
Sign up for important alerts, download valuable resources and more.
The Essential 8 Cyber Security Framework
Cyber attacks are becoming increasingly common and sophisticated, and they can cause severe and costly damage to organisations and individuals. The Essential 8 framework has emerged as a valuable tool for enhancing cyber security, no matter the size of your business.
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
NIST Cybersecurity Framework is a set of guidelines to mitigate organisational cybersecurity risks based on existing standards, guidelines, and practices. The framework provides a high-level taxonomy of cybersecurity outcomes and a methodology to assess and manage those outcomes.
CIS Critical Security Controls
The CIS Critical Security Controls (CIS Controls) are a prescriptive, prioritised, and simplified set of best practices that you can use to strengthen your cybersecurity posture. Each control is underpinned by several safeguards – specific and unique actions to improve security.
Other valuable resources
The Essential 8 Cyber Security Audit
The New Era Security Audit helps our customers stay on top of Cyber Security rules and regulations. Think of the Audit as a smart checklist that not only tells you what needs attention but also guides you on how to mitigate any risks relating to Cyber Security. The Audit will provide helpful strategies to make sure your business stays compliant, following the Essential 8 Cyber Security Framework.
Schedule Your Cyber Security Audit Today!
Adopting Zero Trust: Key Insights and Practical Strategies for Digital Security in Australia
Traditional perimeter-based security methods are increasingly challenged by zero trust, a proactive, critical cyber security strategy. Zero Trust focuses on verifying every individual and device requesting network access, irrespective of their location. Adopting Zero Trust substantially strengthens cyber security defences by reducing the attack surface and mitigating risks associated with insider threats and external breaches.
Decoding Cyber Security Insurance: Practical Help for Small Businesses in Australia
In today’s digital age, small businesses face mounting cyber threats. Financial loss and reputational damage loom large, whether from data breaches or ransomware attacks. To counter these risks, many turn to cyber security insurance. However, finding the right policy is daunting, especially for small businesses in Australia.
Explore the challenges often encountered in securing cyber security insurance Down Under.
Sans.org Cyber Security Policies
In collaboration with information security subject-matter experts and leaders who volunteered their security policy know-how and time, SANS has developed and posted here a set of security policy templates for your use.
Our Cyber Security offering includes:
- Application Control
- Patching Applications
- Configuration of Microsoft Macro Settings
- User Application Hardening
- Restrict Admin Privileges
- Patch Operating Systems
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- Daily Backups