At Netelligent, we’re dedicated to empowering organizations with cutting-edge IT solutions, and we were thrilled to support the South African Principals Association (SAPA) KZN Annual Conference as a Platinum Sponsor. Held at the stunning Macnut Farm, this event brought together school principals from across KwaZulu-Natal to discuss the future of education. We were honoured to contribute to this inspiring gathering and connect with leaders shaping the next generation.
Championing Cybersecurity Leadership in Education
Our Director, Neil Skea, had the privilege of speaking at the conference, sharing insights on cybersecurity leadership in education. In today’s digital world, schools rely heavily on technology for learning, administration, and communication. However, this reliance comes with risks like data breaches and cyberattacks that can disrupt operations and compromise sensitive information. Neil’s session highlighted practical strategies for school leaders to safeguard their institutions, including questions every principal should ask:
- Do we have a cybersecurity policy and are we following it? Is it relevant?
- How are we protecting staff and learner data from breaches?
- What happens if we’re hit by ransomware or an outage? Do we have a plan?
- Can we detect if someone is trying to breach our systems right now?
- Have our staff and learners been trained to spot threats like phishing?
- Who is responsible for cybersecurity at our school?
- Do we have regular security audits or reports I can review?
- Do our backups work properly and are we confident of this? What is our RPO/RTO?
These questions grounded in Netelligent’s expertise provide a roadmap for schools to build a secure digital environment, ensuring focus remains on education rather than IT crises.
Why We Support SAPA KZN
We are deeply committed to supporting our local community. Partnering with SAPA KZN aligns with our mission to empower schools with the tools and knowledge to thrive in a digital-first world. By addressing cybersecurity challenges and providing reliable IT solutions, we help schools protect sensitive data and focus on delivering quality education.
The SAPA KZN 2025 Conference was an incredible opportunity to share our insights, learn from education leaders, and reinforce our commitment to #TechInEducation.
We’re grateful for the connections made and the chance to contribute to this impactful event.
Let’s Keep Your School Secure and Future-Ready
Missed us at SAPA KZN? Want to explore how Netelligent can help your school answer these cybersecurity questions. Our team is ready to assist with an IT audit to evaluate your cybersecurity, backups, and cloud solutions. Contact us today to ensure your school is prepared for a secure digital future.
Ready to take the next step? Book a free consultation or reach out at [email protected] to discuss how we can protect and streamline your school’s technology.
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