Collaborative Lunch and Learn for schools

The ThreatDefence team had a fantastic time participating in the Association of School Business Administrators (ASBA) NSW Conference 2024 this week!

We were thrilled to collaborate with NetStrategy in hosting a highly engaging cyber security Lunch & Learn event for school business managers. They were eager to understand cyber security challenges and potential solutions.

With cyber security a top priority for many schools, ThreatDefence is ready to support such conversations. We showcased how Australian-made technology and 24x7 Security Operations can be deployed effectively and affordably, tailored to the needs of Australian schools.

About the ASBA NSW Conference

The Association of School Business Administrators (ASBA) NSW conference brings together school business managers and administrators. The 2024 conference ran from October 8 to 11, 2024 in Port Macquarie, according to Spice News.

Cyber Security for School Business Managers

School business managers oversee finance, payroll, enrolments and contracts, so their teams handle some of the most sensitive information a school holds. Finance teams are a common target for fraudulent payment requests and email account compromise.

Practical steps that reduce that risk include:

• Requiring multi-factor authentication on email and finance systems.
• Confirming any change to supplier bank details by phone, using a number already on file.
• Monitoring sign-ins and mailbox rules for signs that an account has been taken over.
• Agreeing in advance who can disable an account or isolate a device during an incident.

Resources for Schools

• Cyber security for education explains how ThreatDefence supports schools.
• ASD Essential Eight Compliance Guide covers the baseline controls.
• Identity threat detection and response covers account takeover and Microsoft 365 monitoring.