Becta have updated their Information Security Advice page for schools and have provided a more detailed document (Keeping Data Safe, Secure and Legal) which expands upon previous advice.

This document brings into a school context the key messages from the recent Cabinet Office review entitled Data Handling Procedures in Government, the final report of which was published on 25th June 2008.

The Becta document is essential reading for any member of staff who has responsibility for handling and securing data, especially Network Managers, SIMS System Managers, ICT Coordinators and Head Teachers.

Microsoft UK have passed comment on the Becta document on their Schools Blog - click here for further details.

Ray Fleming, UK Education Industry Manager for Microsoft, is working on a visual representation of what the current understanding is with regard to Information Security. Click here to see more.

Another four Becta documents are set to follow:

• Impact Levels and Labelling
• Data Encryption
• Audit Logging and Incident Handling
• Secure Remote Access

I”ll be sure to bring them to your attention once published.*

*UPDATE 22nd September 2008: The additional guides have now been published. Please Click here for details.

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