Nursery World - UK's cyber security experts give tips on how early years settings can protect themselves from hackers

The Government has published the first cyber security guidance specifically aimed at nurseries, pre-schools and childminders.

Cyber attacks affecting education and early years settings are 'increasingly common', according to cyber security experts

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) - part of GCHQ - has produced practical advice for early years settings with tips on how to keep data and devices secure to protect themselves, children and families from cyber incidents.

The 'bespoke' guidance for Early Years education and childcare settings from the UK's cyber security experts offers practitioners tips on how to protect their devices and data from cyber incidents.

Early years providers are increasingly relying on technology to operate and are therefore an appealing target for cyber criminals due to the sensitive information they hold and payments they handle, the agency said.

Sarah Lyons, NCSC deputy director for economy and society engagement, said, ‘We know that incidents affecting the education sector are increasingly common, so it’s vital that all providers know how to secure their devices and sensitive data.

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