CyberFirst
Course availability: all places are full, accepting reserve applications
This fully funded online course is aimed at attracting a diverse range of students, typically between 14 and 15-years-old, with a real passion and interest in technology. It is open to students currently in Year 10 (England and Wales), S4 (Scotland) and Year 11 (Northern Ireland) in the 2021/22 academic year. Places are limited so sign up now and secure your spot.
CyberFirst Defenders gives you a valuable introduction to the process of building and protecting small networks and personal devices. It helps increase your awareness of cyber security, whilst also equipping you with a set of relevant practical skills you can apply in your own life. These skills will help you and your friends and family stay safe online. Then, we go a step further to help you visualise yourself in a cyber security career, guiding you to the technology-related qualifications you’ll need.
When
15 Aug - 26 Aug 2022
Start time: 00:00 hrs
Finish time: 00:00 hrs
Where
Online
Cost
FREE
What
Each course will run over ten, half-day, structured sessions where the content will be delivered in our usual fun and interesting way. Students will be automatically assigned either a morning (09:00 - 12:30 hrs) or afternoon (13:30 - 17:00 hrs) session when their place is confirmed.
This CyberFirst Defenders course has been certified by the NCSC.
How
On a CyberFirst Defenders course, you’ll learn about:
Identifying the sources and impacts of common cyber security threats
Defining and applying first-line cyber defences
Constructing, configuring and securing a home network
Taking steps to manage personal digital footprints
