After the success of our cybersecurity roadshow in the North West, we are excited to bring the event to North East, Yorkshire & The Humberside area. The roadshow consists of 3 sessions and will focus on practical steps you can take to reduce the risk of ransomware attacks in your school. This is a valuable opportunity to explore the latest trends, connect with fellow professionals and engage in meaningful discussions about safeguarding your school.
The program consists of three sessions that will cover the following topics:
• Session 1: The Rise and Dangers of Ransomware in Education
• Session 2: Security Layers (Protecting Your School from Ransomware) and Planning Your Security Strategy
• Session 3: Security Best Practices and Ongoing Protection for Your School
Dates
Session 1: Thursday 13th March 2025
Session 2: Thursday 19th June 2025
Session 3: Thursday 20th November 2025
Time
8.30am until 2.00pm
The sessions will include breakfast and lunch for all delegates.
Venue
TBC
Agenda
Session 1 – Thursday 13th March 2025 – The Rise and Dangers of Ransomware in Education:
- Welcome
- Virtue: Front-line Experience from the Virtue Cyber Response Team
- Sophos: The State of Ransomware in Education Report
- Technical and SLT Roundtables
Session 2 – Thursday 19th June 2025 – Security Layers (Protecting Your School from Ransomware) and Planning Your Security Strategy:
- Virtue: Security Layers and Ransomware Prevention
- Sophos: Security Hygiene
- Planning Your Security Strategy
- Technical and SLT Roundtables
Session 3 – Thursday 20th November 2025 – Security Best Practices and Ongoing Protection for Your School:
- Cloud Security
- Sophos: Cybersecurity as-a-service with 24/7 Ransomware and Breach Prevention Services
- Security Awareness and Best Practices
- Virtue Security Readiness Reviews
- Technical and SLT Roundtables