The fallout from the recent Education Authority cyberattack continues to affect schools in Northern Ireland, as efforts to restore access to critical IT systems remain ongoing. Following the cyberattack on Education Authority systems last Thursday, thousands of pupils and staff were left unable to log in to essential platforms used for coursework, revision, and communication, particularly concerning exam season.

The Education Authority (EA), which manages the C2K network providing all online services to schools in Northern Ireland, reported on Sunday that it is making “good progress” in safely restoring access. However, the scale of the Education Authority cyberattack means recovery is comp...