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Exploring the IT infrastructure behind further and higher education outcomes

  1. Jul 13

    Is your network ready for your future needs?

    Join Rob Evans, Chief network architect at Jisc, to gain a clearer understanding of how to assess whether your current connectivity is helping or holding back your organisation. Jisc: for the future of education and research For more than 30 years, Jisc has pioneered digital solutions for UK education and research, transforming how knowledge is created, shared and used. As a not-for-profit membership organisation, we deliver value in four key areas. We provide digital, data and technology solutions to meet sector-specific needs; we save our members money through sustainable shared services; we build communities for shared learning; and we offer intelligence on emerging trends to future-proof our members. https://www.jisc.ac.uk/ __________________________ Follow us on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/jiscsocial/ Facebook: facebook.com/jiscsocial/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/jisc/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jisc.bsky.so...

  2. Jun 26

    Solihull College & University Centre Unplugged

    Tech Takes: Solihull College and University Centre Unplugged Solihull College and University Centre tests cyber resilience through "unplugged days", exploring how teaching and operations continue without access to IT systems. This episode explores Solihull College and University Centre's cyber attack simulations, including full IT shutdowns and ransomware-style scenarios. It covers planning, leadership buy-in, and how staff and students adapted without digital tools. Ellie and Dave highlight cultural change, shared responsibility for resilience, and practical lessons learned, from safeguarding and communication to offline resources and recovery processes, helping prepare both staff and learners for real-world cyber incidents. Learn more about our security operations centre (SOC) Subscribe to Headlines - our newsletter which has all the latest edtech news, guidance and events tailored to you.

  3. Feb 9 ·  Video

    Cyber security hub

    Join Jasmine Reid and Ande Case as they explore the new cyber security hub and the future upcoming developments. Explore the hub today or request access - https://www.jisc.ac.uk/cyber-security-hub Jisc: for the future of education and research For more than 30 years, Jisc has pioneered digital solutions for UK education and research, transforming how knowledge is created, shared and used. As a not-for-profit membership organisation, we deliver value in four key areas. We provide digital, data and technology solutions to meet sector-specific needs; we save our members money through sustainable shared services; we build communities for shared learning; and we offer intelligence on emerging trends to future-proof our members.  https://www.jisc.ac.uk/ __________________________ Follow us on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/jiscsocial/ Facebook: facebook.com/jiscsocial/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/jisc/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jisc.bsky.social

  4. Feb 3 ·  Video

    Your SOC questions answered

    In this episode, Jisc security experts answer the critical SOC questions facing IT leaders and SOC managers, explaining how the Jisc security operations centre operates and the value it delivers. Explore our SOC brochure today - https://ji.sc/soc-brochure Find out more about our security operations centre - http://ji.sc/soc Jisc: for the future of education and research For more than 30 years, Jisc has pioneered digital solutions for UK education and research, transforming how knowledge is created, shared and used. As a not-for-profit membership organisation, we deliver value in four key areas. We provide digital, data and technology solutions to meet sector-specific needs; we save our members money through sustainable shared services; we build communities for shared learning; and we offer intelligence on emerging trends to future-proof our members. https://www.jisc.ac.uk/ Follow us on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/jiscsocial/ Facebook: facebook.com/jiscsocial/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/jisc/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jisc.bsky.social

  5. Jan 29 ·  Video

    JNRS: Billions of reasons to activate your defences

    Join Ben Chapman and Carole Coveney for a deep dive into Jisc's Janet Network resolver, a key service included within your Janet connection. Learn more about JNRS today - https://jisc.ac.uk/janet-network-resolver Jisc: for the future of education and research For more than 30 years, Jisc has pioneered digital solutions for UK education and research, transforming how knowledge is created, shared and used. As a not-for-profit membership organisation, we deliver value in four key areas. We provide digital, data and technology solutions to meet sector-specific needs; we save our members money through sustainable shared services; we build communities for shared learning; and we offer intelligence on emerging trends to future-proof our members. https://www.jisc.ac.uk/ Follow us on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/jiscsocial/ Facebook: facebook.com/jiscsocial/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/jisc/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jisc.bsky.social

  6. Jan 21 ·  Video

    Runshaw College's journey to Jisc's security operations centre (SOC)

    Join Alex Harding, head of IT services at Runshaw College, to learn about the college's journey to onboarding to Jisc's security operations centre (SOC). Discover Jisc's cyber security products and services - https://www.jisc.ac.uk/cyber-security Explore the Jisc's security operations centre, the ultimate defence for education and research - https://www.jisc.ac.uk/security-operations-centre Jisc: for the future of education and research For more than 30 years, Jisc has pioneered digital solutions for UK education and research, transforming how knowledge is created, shared and used. As a not-for-profit membership organisation, we deliver value in four key areas.  We provide digital, data and technology solutions to meet sector-specific needs; we save our members money through sustainable shared services; we build communities for shared learning; and we offer intelligence on emerging trends to future-proof our members. https://www.jisc.ac.uk/

  7. Jan 19 ·  Video

    Key learnings from Security Conference 2025

    Join Ben Chapman, head of architecture and engineering, to learn the key learnings and takeaways from Security Conference 2025. Explore Jisc's cyber security services - https://www.jisc.ac.uk/cyber-security Discover Jisc's Security Operations Centre (SOC) - https://www.jisc.ac.uk/security-operations-centre Jisc: for the future of education and research For more than 30 years, Jisc has pioneered digital solutions for UK education and research, transforming how knowledge is created, shared and used. As a not-for-profit membership organisation, we deliver value in four key areas. We provide digital, data and technology solutions to meet sector-specific needs; we save our members money through sustainable shared services; we build communities for shared learning; and we offer intelligence on emerging trends to future-proof our members. https://www.jisc.ac.uk/

  8. 11/20/2025

    Quick Takes - APT43

    Join the Jisc cyber threat intelligence team as they explore North Korean APT43's attacks on UK research institutions. North Korean APT43, also known as Kimsuky, is actively targeting UK education and research institutions, focusing on academics working on geopolitics, nuclear policy, and North Korean affairs. In this Tech Takes: Quick Takes episode, Jisc's cyber threat intelligence team explains the group's motivations and how they use tactics like spear phishing and adversary-in-the-middle attacks to compromise accounts and steal sensitive data. The team shares real-world incidents and outlines practical defences, including stronger email security, DMARC policies, MFA, EDR tools, and user awareness training. With APT43's campaigns posing risks to research integrity and national security, this episode highlights why a layered defence strategy is essential for UK institutions. Show notes Get the latest threat intelligence and connect with peers in our cyber security community group. Explore our cyber security products and services Subscribe to Headlines - our newsletter which has all the latest edtech news, guidance and events tailored to you. Episode guest Clive Bream – Cyber threat intelligence analyst James Ellor – Cyber threat intelligence analyst   Episode Host George Bloor – Senior cyber threat intelligence analyst

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