Cybersecurity for Independent Schools
Safeguard Your School’s Data, Reputation, and Community
Australian schools are under increasing pressure to protect sensitive student data and defend against a rising tide of cyber threats. At CyberPulse, we deliver tailored, practical cybersecurity services designed specifically for the education sector.
Services Built for Independent Schools
- Protect sensitive student and family data
- Meet regulatory and privacy standards
- Secure hybrid learning environments and staff devices
- Educate and empower staff to prevent breaches
Cyber Insights
- 71% of Australian K–12 schools experienced a cyber breach or attack in the past year (Cybermate, 2024).
- Australia is the 4th most targeted country globally for cyberattacks in the education sector (Australian Cyber Security Magazine, 2021).
- The education and training sector recorded the highest number of ransomware incidents in 2021–22 (DataBench, 2023).
- The average cost of a data breach in the Australian education sector is AUD $4.61 million (Tech Business News, 2024).
Our Cybersecurity Services for Independent Schools
Maturity Assessments
- Detailed School focused Cyber, Microsoft and E8 Maturity Assessments
- Roadmaps to uplift maturity in line with risk and goals
- Hands-on implementation guidance for IT teams
Managed Detection & Response (MDR)
- 24/7 monitoring and threat detection
- Incident response and containment from experienced analysts
- Integration with Microsoft Defender, SentinelOne, and other EDR/XDR tools
Security Controls Deployment
- Rollout and hardening of security tools
- Secure configurations for Microsoft 365
- Identity protection, MFA, and application control
Security Awareness Education
- Staff training and phishing simulations customised for school environments
- Age-appropriate student cybersecurity modules
- Metrics and reporting for governance and pastoral care
Security Advisory
- Strategic guidance aligned to school governance and risk management
- Data governance and privacy policy support
- Preparedness assessments for ransomware and incident response
Penetration Testing & Technical Assessments
- Expert Penetration Testing services
- Network, Application and Red teaming
- Digital Brand Assessments
- Email Threat Assessments
- MSP Effectiveness Assessments
Get Started with Confidence
- Free School Cyber Risk Snapshot – Includes dark web scan, phishing risk check and 2 hours of vCISO consulting.
- Talk to a Cyber Education Specialist – A 15-minute discovery call with no pressure
- Request a Quote – Get tailored pricing and scope of work based on your school’s size and needs
Why CyberPulse?
Expertise
Award Winning Consultants with deep ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI-DSS expertise
Fixed-Price
Fixed-price delivery model with predictable costs and timelines
Support
End-to-end support — from gap analysis to certification and beyond