Cloudflare Security Workshop
UQSchoolsNet invites school IT leaders to the Cloudflare Security Workshop (DNS, SASE/SSE, Cloudflare One & ZTNA), on Wednesday, 2 December 2026.
This interactive workshop will explore how Cloudflare's security solutions can help schools strengthen cybersecurity, secure student and staff internet access, protect applications, manage AI usage, and defend against phishing and emerging cyber threats.
The workshop will begin with an introduction to Cloudflare DNS and its benefits for schools, followed by practical sessions exploring Cloudflare's Zero Trust platform. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their school's security priorities and identify the features most valuable to their environments. This feedback will help inform the development of a tailored Cloudflare Zero Trust security bundle for schools.
Participants will also have the opportunity to engage with Cloudflare security experts, share experiences and network with other school IT professionals.
Agenda
8:45 – 9:00 AM | Welcome
- Welcome and introduction to the workshop.
- Overview of workshop objectives and opportunities for school engagement.
9:00 – 9:20 AM | Cloudflare Overview
An introduction to Cloudflare's global platform and how cloud-delivered security services can improve security, performance and resilience for schools.
Topics include:
- DNS and domain management.
- Web Application Firewall (WAF), Bot Management and Rate Limiting.
- Content Delivery Network (CDN) and Edge Caching.
- Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Protection.
- Zero Trust security fundamentals.
- Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Security Service Edge (SSE).
- Cloud-delivered security services.
- Modern security architectures.
The session will introduce Cloudflare's DNS service and highlight the benefits of its adoption in school environments, before exploring how Cloudflare's integrated SASE/SSE platform combines network connectivity and security services.
9:20 – 9:45 AM | Secure Internet Access
Explore how Cloudflare Zero Trust can help schools secure and manage student and staff internet access, both on campus and remotely.
Topics include:
- Cloudflare One Client for secure connectivity.
- Identity-based security policies.
- Content filtering and Secure Web Gateway controls.
- Internet traffic visibility and monitoring.
- Managing secure internet access across school environments.
9:45 – 10:15 AM | Secure Application Access
Discover how schools can securely manage access to internal systems and cloud-hosted applications using Zero Trust principles.
Topics include:
- Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).
- Identity-aware application access controls.
- Device posture validation and security checks.
- Protection of public-facing applications and services.
- Securing access for students, staff and authorised users.
10:15 – 10:30 AM | Morning Tea Break
Refreshments and an opportunity to network with other attendees.
10:30 – 11:00 AM | Manage AI Application Access
Explore practical approaches to AI governance, responsible AI adoption and protecting student and staff information when using AI applications.
Topics include:
- Visibility and monitoring of AI application usage.
- Shadow AI discovery and identification.
- Managing access to approved and unapproved AI tools.
- Protecting sensitive information through Data Loss Prevention (DLP).
- AI policy enforcement and governance.
- Supporting student welfare and responsible AI use.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Protect Inbound Emails from Phishing Attacks
Learn how modern email security solutions can help schools identify and prevent phishing attacks, protect sensitive information and reduce email-based cyber threats.
Topics include:
- Phishing detection and prevention.
- Malicious attachment identification and protection.
- Business Email Compromise (BEC) prevention.
- Threat intelligence and emerging email security threats.
- Strengthening email security for school staff and administrators.
12:00 PM | Networking and Lunch
Connect with Cloudflare security experts and fellow school IT professionals to discuss cybersecurity challenges, share experiences and explore opportunities for collaboration.
Don't miss this opportunity to explore practical cybersecurity solutions and engage directly with Cloudflare security experts.