Yes, absolutely. CReSED is designed with international cybersecurity standards in mind, ensuring that your school’s data and systems are protected at a level trusted by governments, financial institutions, and top-tier enterprises.
At the core of CReSED is Linux, a secure, enterprise-grade operating system that includes:
- 10 years of security patching and updates, reducing the risk of vulnerabilities.
- FIPS 140-2 certified cryptography, the same encryption standard used by the U.S. government, military, and Australian defence suppliers.
- Compliance with CIS (Centre for Internet Security) benchmarks, which provide hardened configuration guidelines for securing Linux systems against real-world threats.
We also follow security principles that align with ISO/IEC 27001, the global gold standard for information security management systems (ISMS). This includes risk assessment, access control, incident response planning, and continuous monitoring—everything needed to meet and exceed the requirements of schools, not-for-profits, and government departments.
Additionally, CReSED incorporates tools and design practices compatible with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, widely adopted internationally. This framework ensures your systems are prepared to identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover from cybersecurity incidents—key elements in modern digital safety.
If you integrate with third-party services like Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive, it’s worth noting that while they meet high security standards, they often store data across multiple global locations. For schools concerned about data sovereignty, we strongly recommend keeping your data stored locally on secure, in-school servers. This reduces legal risk and keeps you fully compliant with Australian privacy regulations.
CReSED was built for the real world—where school budgets are tight, threats are real, and IT staff are often stretched. That’s why we’ve created a system that is secure by design, scalable for growth, and aligned with global best practices in education technology.