Cyber security
Building solid cyber practice and culture together
Defend as one
The cyber security threat landscape is always evolving, and attacks are becoming more prevalent and sophisticated.
Join the ‘defend as one’ campaign to come together with other members from across higher and further education in a common cause - to build robust defences across the sector and strengthen your organisation’s cyber security posture.
By working together to share intelligence, experiences and best practice, the sector will be better protected.
How we can help
Receive personalised instructions on the next steps you can take to improve your organisation’s security posture.
How we support members
These three core services which are included as part of your Jisc membership will provide you with advanced protection to maintain a safe digital environment.
- Janet Network resolver
By using RPZ feeds, you can mitigate the risk of users' web requests being directed to known compromised or dangerous websites. - Network time service (NTP)
Maintain a consistent time across your infrastructure to ensure accurate logging and auditing on devices, accurate time-based events and other benefits. - Primary nameserver service
Reliable and resilient, this service holds the primary source of domain name information for Janet Network connected organisations, ensuring continuous visibility of web presence and email.
Monitor your network activity
Gain insight into your network security threats, view DDoS mitigation data and have seamless access to security services.
Join the cyber security community group
A trusted community that helps Jisc members increase their security posture.
DDoS mitigation drop-in clinic (13 July 2023 14:00 - 15:00)
An opportunity to have your DDoS questions answered.
Gain a Cyber Essentials certificate
Cyber Essentials is a government-backed scheme that helps give peace of mind that you’ve put essential security protections in place. It is critical for both reputation and compliance.
Useful resources
Gauging how the UK education and research sectors are dealing with the evolving threat of cyber attacks.
Cyber impact
The impact of cyber security incidents on the UK's further and higher education and research sectors.
16 questions you need to ask to help you strengthen your position.
Cyber Essentials drop-in clinic
Have your Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus questions answered.
Learn how to test a computer system, network or web application to find security vulnerabilities.
Creating a strong security culture and mindset at your organisation.
An easy route to procurement
We are an approved supplier on the Crown Commercial Service dynamic purchasing system (DPS). This provides a simple and trusted way for public sector buyers and our members to procure Jisc cyber security services.
Contact us
Not a Jisc member or customer?
Get in touch to find out how we can help you with your cyber security needs.
Email help@jisc.ac.uk