Company helps to improve school IT systems’ cyber security
A LEADING Derby business has been praised for its efforts in making the IT systems of schools in the East Midlands more secure.
It comes after Government data revealed that education institutes are more likely to have identified cyber security breaches or attacks in the last 12 months than the average UK business.
L.E.A.D. IT Services has worked closely with Embark Federation to provide all of its schools – including Horsley Woodhouse Primary School and Chesterfield-based Parkside Community School – with a fullymanaged IT support package.
This includes standardising broadband, setting up filtering and monitoring systems and back-up software across the Embark Federation network.
L.E.A.D. IT Services has also built a system to analyse student data safely and will also ensure device and cyber security management of the schools’ iPads.
Lee Jepson is managing director of L.E.A.D. IT Services, which recently moved to new premises on Pride Park, Derby.
He said: “It has been a smooth process working with Embark Federation and we look forward to building on this relationship. We have created an IT strategy for them with the goal to enhance organisational functions and learning outcomes for all. We are also in the process of developing a HR/payroll analysis system.
“I’d like to thank my team for being so brilliant, and Embark Federation for being a great client to work with.”
Findings from the government also concluded that one in 10 primary schools had experienced cyber-crime over a 12-month period. It was a third for secondary schools.
Matt Crawford is CEO of Embark
Federation. He praised L.E.A.D. IT Services for their professionalism and service. He said: “We have an excellent relationship with L.E.A.D. IT Services, and I’d like to thank them for their hard work and professionalism.
“We are aware of the increase in cyber attacks on education providers and have full confidence in the service provided by L.E.A.D. IT Services.
“They worked diligently to create a communication strategy for the Trust by creating an intranet network and introducing telephony across all our schools.“