An Introduction to Cyber Security

Schools hold a lot worth stealing: pupils' health records, parents' bank details, staff pay, even exam papers. Plenty of attacks don't need any technical skill. They work because someone clicked a link, plugged in a cable they found on a desk, or believed a caller who knew the head's name.

You'll see what those attacks look like in practice. Two real phishing emails are taken apart clue by clue, from the sender's address to the link you can check without clicking. You'll find out why a phone charging cable can give a stranger full access to your computer, and why pupils poking around the network can be as much of a risk as anyone outside.

After that come a few everyday habits, such as a password built from a phrase you'll remember, locking your screen whenever you step away and knowing how to report anything odd to your IT team.