Anti DDoS Protection – Can your Provider Protect you?
The increase in the number and severity of DDoS attacks, on almost every organisation that exists, is, for those not adequately protected, wreaking havoc with their networks. What is a DDoS Attack? A DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack is an attempt to cause severe disruption to a network or server by overwhelming it with […]
Talk Straight Teams up with Charity Zarach to Tackle Bed Poverty
After successfully raising £4,390 for Macmillan last year, Talk Straight are turning our sights on eradicating bed poverty by teaming up with Leeds based charity Zarach. Zarach is a charity with a clear mission: We deliver beds and basics to children in poverty, to help families in crisis rise up from surviving to thriving so […]
Hertfordshire Schools Webinar
Meet Schools Broadband The Industry Leading Experts With Cost-Effective Answers Webinar Wednesday 8th February 4.00pm – 5.00pm We know there’s a lot to consider when choosing your new broadband provider, that’s why we’re hosting a webinar especially for Hertfordshire schools. We’ll talk you through your broadband options, go through the DfE’s minimum broadband standards, and […]
Talk Straight Limited Acquires United Network Technologies
Talk Straight Limited, trading as Schools Broadband, are pleased to announce the acquisition of Essex based ISP, United Network Technologies. Talk Straight is one of the largest education focused ISPs in the UK, and is now able to add this acquisition to its double-digit organic growth during the last four years. This is an exciting […]
Schools Broadband Partners with NCA to Tackle Cyber Crime in Schools
Cyber attacks on school networks have more than doubled during the Covid-19 pandemic. Data from the NCA’s National Cyber Crime Unit (NCCU) shows there was a 107 per cent increase in reports from the police cyber prevent network of students deploying DDoS (distributed denial of service) attacks from 2019 to 2020. To tackle this and […]
Exciting Opportunity Available to Budding Engineers
For the first time since 2017, we are offering apprenticeships to four lucky future engineers. This is a fantastic opportunity for four technically minded people to get their careers off the ground in a vibrant, diverse and fast-paced company. The apprentices will work with the latest technologies and gain hands-on experience while being trained by […]
Summary of DfE Broadband, Filtering & Security Standards
Updated Keeping Children Safe In Education Requirements: September 2022 The DfE’s set of statutory guidance and requirements, Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), must be followed by all English schools when carrying out duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. The responsibilities for schools, including Governing bodies have increased this academic year plus […]
Schools Broadband Appointed to Norfolk County Council Broadband Supplier Framework
We are pleased to announce that Schools Broadband has been appointed as a supplier to the Norfolk County Council Broadband Supplier Framework. Norfolk County Council ran a full procurement process assessing the Schools Broadband technical solutions and compliance against legislation. They carried out financial checks, as well as checking our experience in working with educational […]
New Cyber Security Standards For Schools Set By DfE
The DfE published new Cyber Security Standards for Schools in October 2022 after a surge in security breaches. The DfE advises if schools have not recently reviewed their security, it should be a priority to review it including each device on your network. Key Points In The New Standards Protect all devices on every network […]
Schools Broadband Shortlisted as Finalist for Best Cyber Security – ISPA Awards 2022
The ISPA Awards are the UK’s internet industry awards held annually by The Internet Services Providers’ Association (ISPA UK), the UK’s Trade Association for providers of internet services. The awards recognize organisations that provide hosting, cloud and VoIP services and have made the Internet a safer and more secure place for customers. They are independently […]