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C2k

C2K is a Northern Ireland-wide information and communications network operated on behalf of the Education Authority. After the separation of the education and library boards, the C2k project has been overseen by the Education Authority Northern Ireland. Since its creation, the project has been funded by the European Union through its Building Sustainable Prosperity programme and the Department of Education. The C2k contract is currently fulfilled by Capita Technology and Software Solutions.

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C2k
Parent organization
Education Authority
Websitehttp://www.c2kni.org.uk/
Formerly called
Classroom 2000

C2K (formerly known as Classroom 2000) is a Northern Ireland-wide information and communications network operated on behalf of the Education Authority.12 After the separation of the education and library boards, the C2k project has been overseen by the Education Authority Northern Ireland. Since its creation, the project has been funded by the European Union through its Building Sustainable Prosperity programme and the Department of Education. The C2k contract is currently fulfilled by Capita Technology and Software Solutions.

C2k is responsible for providing all schools in Northern Ireland with internet and other services to support the Northern Irish Curriculum.

Some schools use their own systems, called School or Legacy.

Over the next few years, it will be replaced with EdIS (Education Information Solutions).

April 2026 Cyber Security Incident

In early April 2026, C2k was targeted in a cyberattack, leaving students using the network unable to log into their accounts.3

On 2 April 2026, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) received a report regarding a network intrusion involving the Education Authority.4

On 10 April 2026, forensic experts investigating the incident informed the Education Authority that there had been specific and targeted access to confidential personal information.5

On 15 April 2026, the PSNI arrested a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of offences under sections 1, 2, and 3A of the Computer Misuse Act 1990.4 On the same day, the Education Authority published an update stating that it believed personal data had been compromised.5

References

References

  1. Hoare, Stephen (15 November 2005). "'We are breaking down barriers'". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
  2. GC News (8 October 2009). "NI extends schools' Mac support". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
  3. Meredith, Robbie (3 April 2026). "C2K: School IT system targeted in a cyber attack ahead of exam season". BBC News. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
  4. Meredith, Robbie (15 April 2026). "Boy arrested following NI school IT system cyber attack". BBC News. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
  5. Authority, Education (15 April 2026). "Update on Cyber Attack". Education Authority Northern Ireland. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
External links
  • C2k - Official website
  • C2k Partners - Organisations and companies responsible for delivering the service.
  • Slemish College - an example of a C2k hosted website