Risk Protection Arrangement (RPA) Eligibility
Membership of the DfE's RPA includes cover for cyber security incidents
To be eligible for the cyber risk cover, included in the RPA membership, schools must meet and evidence 4 security conditions
The 4 cyber security conditions to be eligible for the RPA cover
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Ensure your data is safely backed up offline
Plan to be able to recover and restore your school’s data in the event of a cyber-attack
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Complete the NCSC’s cyber security training for school staff
Designed for all school staff and governors and earn individual certification
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Register your school with the Police CyberAlarm tool
This tool detects and provides regular reports of suspicious cyber activity and vulnerabilities
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Implement a cyber response plan
A plan for contingency and recovery in the event of a cyber-attack
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Plus
Several other RPA cyber recommendations for schools to implement and reduce the risk of a cyber-attack
How can Secure Schools help?
Build a cyber incident management plan with the Secure Schools policy builder
Cyber Security Policy Builder
Complete the NCSC cyber security training with the Secure Schools training module
Cyber Security Awareness Training
