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Leveling up educator experience: Introducing Moodle 5.1

Moodle 5.1 is here! Building on the momentum of Moodle 5.0, this latest release comes with improvements designed to save time, reduce clutter, and make Moodle LMS easier to use every day for educators and administrators. Learn what you can expect from Moodle 5.1.
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How to strengthen your password security

Passwords remain the most widely used authentication solution for verifying a user’s identity, yet they can also be cybersecurity risks. Learn how you can strengthen your password security.
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AWS outage update: Catalyst customers are not affected.

We want to assure you that all Catalyst-hosted Moodle, Mahara, Totara, Drupal, Laravel, and WordPress sites remain online and fully operational, with only minimal disruption to certain backend monitoring systems.
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Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Explained

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a vital second layer of defence against password-based attacks, as it makes stealing users credentials so much harder. Learn why it's important for your organisation's cyber security measures.
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State of Cyber Security in Higher Education

According to recent data, cyber attacks increased by 47% just in the first quarter of 2025. So why is the education sector such as targeted industry, and what can you do to protect your organisation from ever-growing cyber threats?
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Designing Effective Online Courses

Based on a 2023 survey by the Canadian Digital Learning Research Association (CDLRA), 80 per cent of respondents expect their universities to offer more courses partially online by 2025, and 69 per cent expect more courses fully online. So, what makes an effective online course?
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Five Ways to Optimise your Moodle LMS

4 years ago, we shared some tips on how to make your Moodle site look and feel more professional. With Moodle 5.0 now available, it’s the perfect time to revisit these insights. Here are five expert-backed ways to optimise your Moodle LMS and create a seamless learning experience.

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