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Why use the recommended settings
Using the recommended settings at your school or kura will:
- ensure your school's accounts and sensitive information are protected
- provide a secure online environment for staff and learners.
Security sessions
Security sessions is a webinar series about configuring your Microsoft software so the back end of your system setup is secure.
The webinars tell you about our recommendations and show you how to enable these settings.
Videos
Identity and authentication - Vimeo
Mail, calendar and contacts - Vimeo
Slides
Mail, calendar and contactsDevice managementMicrosoft tech bytes
Tech bytes is a short series of technical videos showing how you can use the Microsoft 365 Security suite.
Videos
Deploy multi-factor authentication with conditional access - Vimeo
Azure AD SSO to Google - Vimeo
Detect risky users and sign-ins with Azure AD identity protection - Vimeo
Secure the domain with Defender for Identity - Vimeo
Secure endpoint management with Intune - Vimeo
Secure and protect endpoints with Defender for Endpoint - Vimeo
Discover shadow IT with Defender for Cloud Apps - Vimeo
Microsoft webinars
Fundamentals of A5 Licensing
Learn about what Microsoft's A5 licence can do for staff and students. It is included as part of the Ministry of Education's schools' agreement with Microsoft.
Video
Learn the fundamentals of A5 licensing - Vimeo
Slides
Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft 365 A5 licensingZero Trust and Microsoft
Learn about the Zero Trust model, and how it can help you on your cyber security journey.
Video
Zero Trust and Microsoft - Vimeo
Slides
Zero Trust and MicrosoftBuilding the connected ecosystem
Use Microsoft 365 to build a cyber security strategy for your school that will improve your ability to detect and respond to cyber threats.
Video
Building a Connected Security Ecosystem - Vimeo
Slides
Building a Connected Security EcosystemCyber security frameworks
Understand industry-endorsed cyber security frameworks and when to recommend controls to improve your cyber resilience.
Video
Finding your way with cyber security frameworks - Vimeo
Slides
Finding Your Way with Cybersecurity FrameworksMore training for Microsoft software
Microsoft has a range of online training resources to help you become confident across their suite of collaboration and productivity tools.
Microsoft Education - YouTube channel
For short courses and training modules focused on digital fluency and 21st century skills, go to the Microsoft Educator Centre.
Help with installation and software use
The ICT Helpdesk gives free help with installation and software problems.
Freecall (NZ only): 0800 Call ICT or 0800 22 55 42
Email: [email protected]
On-site technical support is available by arrangement.
