Get ahead of the new DfE cyber security expectations
Understand the latest DfE changes, identify your risks and take practical steps to achieve compliance and improve resilience
Cyber security in education has fundamentally changed
The latest DfE guidance marks a clear shift; cyber security is no longer just an IT issue. It’s a leadership, safeguarding and organisational resilience priority.
Schools and colleges hold highly sensitive data and rely heavily on digital systems to operate. That combination makes them a significant target for attackers. The new IT Support Standard reinforces that IT teams are expected to support risk management and long-term resilience, not just maintain systems. But they can’t do this alone.
Cyber security needs to be embedded into leadership decision-making and governance. The organisations that get this right treat it as a shared responsibility and invest in the fundamentals. Ultimately, this is about protecting students, maintaining trust and ensuring continuity of education.
On average, 70% of education institutions experienced a breach or attack in the last 12 months – UK Government Cyber Security Breaches Survey
Phishing is now the primary entry point for serious breaches – UK Government Cyber Security Breaches Survey
IT teams are now expected to support risk management, resilience and governance; not just systems and applications – DfE IT Support Standard
Trusted by leading education organisations
Your complete guide & checklist for DfE cyber security readiness
Get everything you need to understand the latest DfE changes and take action. This combined resource gives you both the strategic context behind the new IT Support Standard and a practical, step-by-step checklist to assess your current position, identify gaps and move towards compliance and improved resilience.
You’ll get:
- A clear breakdown of the new DfE IT Support Standard and what’s changed for IT and leadership teams
- Insight into why cyber security is now a leadership and organisational priority, not just an IT responsibility
- A structured cyber security checklist covering 7 key resilience areas to benchmark your current state
- Practical, actionable guidance to help you close gaps and implement controls aligned to DfE expectations
Fill out the form below for instant access
Not sure where you stand? Start with a clear benchmark – Our Current State Assessment
If you’re unsure how your current cyber security setup aligns with the new DfE expectations, the first step is understanding your current position. Our Current State Assessment provides a structured review of your existing cyber security environment, identifying gaps, risks and areas for improvement.
It’s a practical way to benchmark where you are today, with clear findings and recommended next steps to help you plan improvements and prioritise actions.
Working with Thomas’s London Day Schools
Thomas’s London Day Schools partnered with Xentra to manage their IT and cyber security estate. By entrusting Xentra with their digital infrastructure, the schools have gained a robust, secure, and responsive IT environment, supporting staff, students and learning outcomes across all campuses.
Discover our product STAX
Xentra offer a number of product STAX designed to give you everything you need without complexity, excess costs or feature bloat. View our pre-packaged Cyber Security or Safeguarding STAX, or create a completely custom STAX for your organisation.
Cyber Security STAX
Delivering subscription-based digital security and compliance for your organisation. Ideal for any organisation looking to strengthen and future-proof their current digital security setup.
Featured products
M365 impersonation protection
Endpoint protection
24/7 managed SOC
Extended detection response (XDR)
Safeguarding STAX
Delivering subscription-based student safeguarding solutions for your organisation. Putting student wellness and safety at forefront of your digital security strategy.
Featured products
Cloud-based web filtering
Google Drive & OneDrive analysis
UK Safer Internet Centre accredited
24/7 human moderation