Cressex Community School in High Wycombe has faced a cyber attack, disrupting its IT systems and triggering the implementation of the school’s Cyber Response Plan. Despite the disruptive nature of the incident, the school has proactively continued its operations, maintaining open doors for its students and staff, with teaching and learning proceeding as usual. In response to the breach, the school has taken the necessary steps to comply with statutory requirements, promptly reporting the incident to their Data Protection Officer and the ICO in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 / GDPR.
The school has been resolute in its efforts to mitigate the impact of the cyber attack by collaborating with various specialist organizations to access the best possible support and swiftly investigate the incident. Moreover, the school has emphasized remedial actions to limit data loss and expedite the restoration of its IT systems, ensuring a comprehensive response to the breach. The cooperative and resilient response from all stakeholders at the school reflects the strength and unity of the school’s community in the face of this disruptive cyber incident, underscoring a collective resolve to address such challenges effectively and ensure the continuity of normal school operations during testing times.
