CyberFirst
Course availability: all places are full, accepting reserve applications
This fully funded, five-day residential course is aimed at attracting a diverse range of students, typically between 15 and 16-years-old, introducing them to more advanced practical features of cyber security. It is open to students currently in Year 11 (England and Wales), S5 (Scotland) and Year 12 (Northern Ireland) in the 2021/22 academic year. Places are limited so sign up now to secure your spot.
On a CyberFirst Futures course, you’ll explore advanced cyber security threats to devices, apps and software, then discover ways to protect against them. The course offers an insight into not just the method but the motivation behind cyber threats. You’ll explore legislation, study typical behaviours of likely cyber attackers, and apply this new understanding of how to protect networks. You’ll even learn to secure personal devices too – and how to protect networks and devices for future employers. These skills will help you and your friends and family stay safe online.
When
15 Aug - 19 Aug 2022
Start time: 10:00 hrs
Finish time: 17:00 hrs
Where
Bristol
The exact location of the course will be provided in the joining instructions.
Cost
FREE
What
You’ll gather valuable experience and explore your career options by attending this course with like-minded students your own age.
Each course will run over five, full-day, structured sessions where the content will be delivered in our typical engaging way. There will be planned evening activities where you’ll be able to get to know each other in a fun and relaxed setting.
This CyberFirst Futures course has been certified by the NCSC.
How
Students on a CyberFirst Futures course will focus on:
Exploring the motivations for cyber attacks
How to protect yourself from cyber threats
Developing knowledge and understanding of networks
How to protect a network from attack
How to securely share resources with others
