Empowering the Education sector with industry leading cyber security.
In the Education sector, PureCyber has built strong relationships with some of the UK's largest university and college groups, as well as multi-academy trusts and schools. Our tailored solutions are designed to address the unique cybersecurity needs of educational organisations, safeguarding sensitive data, protecting systems, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. With the introduction of the Department for Education's (DfE) new funding rules for the 2024 to 2025 funding year, colleges and special post-16 institutions (SPIs) will now be required to achieve Cyber Essentials certification. The previous requirement for an annual IT health check will be removed, with Cyber Essentials offering a more streamlined and effective approach to ensuring cybersecurity standards.
As an IASME certification body, PureCyber is best placed to provide expert advice and guidance to educational institutions seeking to achieve Cyber Essentials certification. Working closely with IASME and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), we offer valuable support in helping schools, colleges, and SPIs meet these new requirements. We ensure that these institutions not only secure funding but also protect their systems and data from evolving cyber threats through compliant, effective cybersecurity practices.
Our dedication to excellence in cybersecurity has earned us industry recognition, including being named "Most Innovative Cyber Security Company in the UK" for three consecutive years and ranking as the highest-placed cybersecurity organisation in the 2024 UK Fast Growth Index. As a trusted partner, PureCyber is committed to helping educational organisations navigate the evolving cyber risk landscape. We ensure that schools and colleges can focus on providing quality education while remaining secure and compliant. By working with us, our education clients gain the confidence of knowing their operations are well-protected against the growing threat of cyber attacks.
PureCyber’s 24x7x365 SOC Services for a Leading UK University
Client Overview
A renowned and prestigious UK university, committed to excellence in education and research, sought to enhance its cybersecurity posture to protect its digital infrastructure. As cyber threats continue to grow in sophistication, the university recognised the need for a robust Security Operations Centre (SOC) to monitor, detect, and mitigate risks. With this in mind, the university partnered with PureCyber, a leading provider of cybersecurity services, to bolster its digital security strategy.
Partnership & Service Delivery
In 2021, the university signed a three-year contract with PureCyber to provide a comprehensive suite of SOC services. These services included continuous endpoint detection, Microsoft 365 security, and advanced firewall protection. PureCyber’s team worked closely with the university’s internal IT staff to integrate their cybersecurity solutions seamlessly into the existing infrastructure. Throughout 2024, PureCyber’s SOC services delivered impressive results. The SOC effectively detected and mitigated a range of cyber threats, including phishing attempts, malware, and attempted data breaches. Specifically, PureCyber removed over 706 potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) and 1,300 malware files, significantly reducing the risk of infection to the university’s systems. Additionally, the SOC defended against more than 2 million critical security events originating from global attack sources, effectively identifying and neutralising a wide range of malicious activities before they could impact the university. PureCyber’s proactive approach included continuous monitoring of potential attack vectors and rapid response capabilities, ensuring that any emerging threats were swiftly contained. The combination of AI-driven detection and manual oversight provided the university with a comprehensive security solution that could scale with the evolving threat landscape.
Extension & Future Plans
Due to the success of the initial three-year contract, the university extended its partnership with PureCyber. This extension underscores the university’s trust in PureCyber’s ability to safeguard its digital assets effectively. The collaboration has proven invaluable in preventing significant security incidents and maintaining the integrity of the university’s network and systems.
Conclusion
PureCyber has become a trusted partner in the university’s cybersecurity strategy, providing both proactive and reactive security measures to protect its critical assets. The university’s successful collaboration with PureCyber highlights the effectiveness of their SOC services, which have safeguarded the university’s digital infrastructure from a wide array of cyber threats. The contract extension demonstrates the university’s confidence in PureCyber’s ability to defend against the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape, allowing the institution to focus on its core mission of academic excellence and world-class research