Why choose BT for security and safeguarding?
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You can trust in our experience
We know education
Every school, college or Multi Academy Trust is unique. Each with a different digital footprint and different security needs. Whether you’ve got a simple LAN, or a larger multi-site estate with guest Wi-Fi, BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) and lots of 1:1 devices, we’ve got security solutions to suit. Whatever your set up.
We’re working with over 14,000 education customers right now
Understanding comes from experience and right now, we’re keeping literally thousands of schools, colleges and universities across the UK connected.
We have a whole team of IT, network, security and communications specialists all dedicated to the education sector. And because they only work with schools and colleges, they’ve developed a deep understanding of what academic customers need and the challenges you face. Like those around security.
The connected world presents lots of threats.
We’ll help keep your students, staff and network protected.


We know security
We prevent over 125,000 cyber attacks on our own network every single month
We’ve got 3,000 security experts protecting our network from over 4,000 cyber attacks a day. Plus we monitor and manage customer and BT devices around the clock from 16 accredited global security operations centres.
That’s world class security expertise.
We protect the UK’s critical national infrastructure
Our network protects the UK’s critical national infrastructure, including the Ministry of Defence and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
That’s security credibility.
We offer security and safeguarding solutions for schools, colleges and MATs
We’ve combined our security expertise with our education sector knowledge to create a portfolio of solutions especially for education.
That’s just what you need.

“Now we have a future proof solution. We’ve got peace of mind knowing that our students are safe”.
Lorraine Hill, Finance Director
Treviglas Community College
With us, you’ll get more than just a technology supplier
We’re trusted by UK
public sector
We draw on 170 years of innovation and heritage to help the UK thrive in a digital world. Right now, we’re keeping over 14,000 schools, colleges, Multi Academy Trusts and universities connected. We help 18,000 public sector organisations to get more done and we run the UK’s 999 network.
Complete education
solutions you can rely on
Our always on, always secure network provides the rock solid connectivity that educators can rely on. Whilst our huge range of applications, devices and services create dependable education solutions that bring learning to life. And all from one single, education focused partner.
Committed to helping the
next generation thrive
Through our Tech Literacy and Skills for Tomorrow initiatives, we’re investing in the future of education. We’ve supported primary schools to deliver the computing curriculum with Barefoot Computing. And we’re helping prepare older students to thrive in a digital world though our Work Ready programme.
Book a free consultation2 session to learn how we can support your school, college or MAT’s security and safeguarding strategy.
Request your session with an education specialist now
Our friendly education security experts are here to support you. Via a phone or video call, we’ll help you assess whether your current security and safeguarding provision is providing the protection that your school or college needs. Both now, and for your future digital transformation plans.
Our advice is completely free and without obligation, of course. Just fill in the form below and we'll get right back to you to agree a convenient time and date.