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Mark Orchison

Mark Orchison is the CEO of 9ine, a leading provider of technology, cyber and privacy services to schools. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Mark is a highly respected thought leader in the field of technology, cyber, privacy and safeguarding in K-12 education. He has a proven track record of helping organisations of all sizes to navigate the rapidly changing digital and regulatory landscape and capitalise on new opportunities. Mark’s vision has shaped the development of a revolutionary low cost consultancy-as-a-service software platform enabling schools to gain easy access to expertise in technology, cyber, privacy and safeguarding. Mark is also a regular speaker at industry events and an expert contributor to accreditation commissions on accreditation standards relating to privacy and cyber security.

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Considerations For Using AI In Schools: Is your school ready for AI?

Exploring the impact of Artificial Intelligence in educational institutions and the considerations that need to be made when implementing AI technologies in schools.

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Effortlessly Comply with the Latest Digital Standards from the DfE

Discover how schools can easily comply with the Department of Education's Digital Standards to make informed technology decisions and enhance...

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KCSIE 2023 - Easily Manage your Statutory Compliance

KCSIE 2023 has been updated, with schools and colleges needing to evidence compliance by September 2023. With 558 unique requirements, having...

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Cyber Professional Development for Tech Teams

Cybercriminals use developments in technology to gain competitive advantage in an ongoing arms race to be one step ahead of cybersecurity defences....

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Cyber Trends 2024 - Automated, Frictionless, AI Powered Attacks.

Cyber threats will continue to evolve at the same pace as all other technological developments, benefiting cyber criminals to the same extent as it...

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Reducing Cyber Attacks through Staff Professionl Development

In today's digital age, schools are not only responsible for educating their students but also protecting them from cyber threats. With the increased...

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The Role of School Staff Social Media Accounts in Cyber Attacks

Social media has become an integral part of our lives, allowing us to connect with friends, family, and colleagues. It also, however, plays a role in...

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How Cyber Attackers Get Into a School

Schools are increasingly facing cyber threats that are becoming more and more sophisticated. Cybersecurity threats can be devastating, as they can...

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The Current Cyber Threats to Schools

Cyberthreats are becoming an increasingly pressing issue for schools as more and more educational institutions rely on technology to provide students...

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Shield Your School from Supply Chain Cyber Threats

Supply chain attacks are a growing concern for schools, as they can have a significant impact on the operations and security of the institution. A...

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Cyber Vulnerability Check: Insights from 7 Schools

Starting off, and being 100% transparent. It wasn’t just seven random schools. As a general rule (subject to the availability of our team), when a...

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RPA Cover Conditions Met with 9ine's Cyber Response

To make sure your school is covered for Cyber Incidents under the RPA, school members need to ensure that four conditions are met:

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UK-GDPR Changes: No DPO, Reduced ROPA, SARs Approach, PMP Explained

With the joys of Brexit behind us the government is preparing to legislate on changes to the UK-GDPR. Their view, the EU-GDPR is too onerous and...

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Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022

KCSIE has been updated in readiness for schools to digest and ensure they can evidence compliance from September 2022. There are a number of subtle...

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