10th April 2026
Cyber Security and Cyber Insurance Experts Unite at SaAS 2026
Company-X and KHIPU Networks Unite to Support Schools with Cyber Insurance and Cyber Security
Unite to Support Schools with Cyber Insurance and Cyber Security
Company-X and KHIPU Networks will attend The Schools & Academies Show 2026 to support UK schools and academies in strengthening cyber resilience through effective cyber security and cyber insurance.
Cyber threats in education continue to rise. Schools and academies face growing risks from ransomware, data breaches and system disruption. At the same time, budgets remain tight and IT environments grow more complex. Both organisations share a focus on helping education leaders manage cyber risk in a practical and sustainable way that balances protection and cost.
Cyber Insurance and Cyber Risk Challenges Facing Schools and Academies
Cyber incidents can disrupt operations, affect safeguarding and damage reputation. They also create unplanned financial pressure for leadership teams. Schools must manage these risks while meeting regulatory obligations and maintaining essential services.
Cyber insurance plays a key role in managing exposure. However, schools often struggle to secure suitable cover. A lack of clarity around cyber risk, controls and incident readiness can make policies expensive or ineffective.
Combining Cyber Security Insight with Cyber Insurance Expertise
Company-X was established by KHIPU Networks as part of its commitment to informed cyber risk management. KHIPU Networks is a Royal Warrant holder with deep cyber security expertise and strong experience working within the education sector. This experience brings valuable insight into the technical, operational and regulatory challenges schools and academies face.
This background allows us to apply practical cyber security understanding to cyber insurance. We align technical risk insight with insurance placement. This helps insurers assess exposure more clearly and supports schools in securing cyber insurance that is relevant, effective and commercially viable.
We help school leaders, governors and trust executives make informed cyber insurance decisions. Our approach ensures policies reflect real world risk and provide meaningful protection when incidents occur.
Company-X UK Schools Cyber Insurance Scheme
A key focus for us at The Schools & Academies Show 2026 is the Company-X UK Schools Cyber Insurance Scheme. The scheme makes cyber insurance simpler and more relevant for education organisations by addressing common challenges such as cost, complexity and unclear cover.
Designed around real world school IT environments, the scheme provides comprehensive cyber insurance for UK schools, including state, independent and specialist schools, as well as academies. It offers clear cover, structured claims support and defined incident response to help schools manage cyber incidents while remaining financially sustainable.
Leadership Commentary
Andrew Brimson, CEO, KHIPU Networks, commented:
“The education sector is operating at the intersection of financial pressure and escalating cyber risk. Our partnership with Company‑X brings together technical assurance and tailored insurance to help schools and academies build long‑term digital and financial resilience. Exhibiting at The Schools & Academies Show demonstrates our commitment to delivering security solutions that are not only robust, but grounded in the commercial realities facing education leaders today.”
Adam Phillips, Director Company-X added:
“Schools often struggle to obtain cyber insurance that is both affordable and appropriate. By working closely with KHIPU Networks, we’re able to assess risk accurately and remove unnecessary complexity from the process. Our Schools Scheme is designed to support the realities of education environments, ensuring schools can access meaningful protection without compromise.”
Meet KHIPU Networks and Company-X at The Schools & Academies Show 2026
Delegates to The Schools & Academies Show 2026 will be able to meet both teams to discuss:
- Cyber security challenges facing schools and academies
- Practical steps to improve cyber resilience
- How cyber insurance fits into a wider risk management strategy
- The Company-X UK Schools Cyber Insurance Scheme and KHIPU’s education-focused cyber security services
We look forward to supporting schools and academies as they manage cyber risk with confidence, clarity and appropriate cyber insurance protection.
