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Sign up for The Cyber Scheme's brand new 5-day practitioner course

We’re delighted to share that The Cyber Scheme is now offering a five-day practitioner level training course from brand new facilities and examination centre in Cheltenham.

Aimed at those already working at a beginner level in the industry, the course has been designed to support candidates to develop the skills, knowledge and techniques required for CHECK level penetration testing and ethical hacking. Led face to face by a new dedicated cyber instructor, you’ll have the chance to learn, study and collaborate with course members in a fresh and inspiring environment in amongst the UK’s growing cyber hub and neighbouring with GCHQ.

Registration is open now to join the first intake scheduled to begin on 16 May 2022. Find out how and why this course could be for you.

Cyber Security Challenge UK Chairman collects Lifetime Achievement Award

Huge congratulations to our Chairman Dr Robert Nowill for collecting the The Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) Lifetime Achievement Award.

Fondly known to us all as Dr Bob, his humble and personal thanks go out to everyone at Cyber Security Challenge UK, The Cyber Trust, The Cyber Scheme, the Chartered Institute of Information Security and many, many more who have played a role in supporting him throughout his impressive career in the industry.

The winners of the first-ever Cyber OSPAs were announced on Tuesday 14 December. During a virtual awards ceremony representatives from across the cybersecurity sector tuned in live from around the world to celebrate the outstanding achievements of all this year’s finalists and winners. The panel of judges were nominated by the leading cyber security associations from around the world.

Feel the impact of CyberAttack!

The IT team at Trojan Horse Adventures theme park is worried. They’ve been working hard with Sales and Operations to launch a brand new vertical drop ride ‘MakesYouWannaCry’ in time for summer. A recent DDOS attack and media reports of a cyber incident in the US with one of their core systems suppliers has got them spooked. And now, there’s something wrong with the website….

Introducing CyberAttack! An immersive group training experience to develop your teams’ understanding of the organisational-wide impact of a cyber attack.

How can we solve the cyber security skills crisis?

Current reports indicate that 50% of all businesses in the UK have a basic cyber security skills gap. This means these businesses don’t have the internal skills necessary to carry out the tasks outlined in Cyber Essentials.⁠
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Our Chairman, Dr Robert Nowill, spoke to cyber security company, Secon Cyber, about the evolution of the cyber skills shortage, the ongoing need to ensure students have maximum exposure and accessibility to opportunities that introduce them to STEM and cyber security subjects, plus more about what we’re doing to plug this gap.

Girlguiding Glos partners with The Cyber Trust

Moments that make the mission worthwhile!

Girlguiding Gloucestershire has partnered with The Cyber Trust www.thecybertrust.org, promoting online safety using the SpeakOut! app. As part of this activity, they’re creating a brand new badge to demonstrate internet safety.

Check out the latest news and updates on their website, where you’ll also find inspiration for activities that Brownies, Guides, Rangers, and individuals can take part in.

Test and develop your skills in CyberLand

Do you want to learn about key cyber concepts like firewalls, protection against malware and phishing emails?

Play the CyberLand game, save the city and learn about cyber security. There’s no shortage of opportunities in cyber security, but we’re facing a global a shortage of cyber skills. Test and develop yours, and unlock a new door to your future career!

Available to play for free until end of September 2021.

A Real Opportunity for Lasting Change

“Until cyber security secures a place on the curriculum, intervention must come from independent operators. Our Schools Programme aims to pick these young people up, inspire them and get them heading off on the road to lifelong, financially rewarding careers.”

Margaret Jones, General Manager for Cyber Security Challenge UK, discusses why cyber security holds the key to changing the state of the nation and enabling true upward mobility.

SpeakOut! by The Cyber Trust

We’re pleased to support The Cyber Trust as an official partner and its brand new internet safety app, SpeakOut!

SpeakOut is the result of an exciting collaborative effort involving The University of Gloucestershire and the Gloucestershire Constabulary, driven by a growing need for support specifically targeting 10-14 year olds as they face increased challenges as preteens and young teenagers growing up in a highly connected environment.

Breaking into cyber security

Check out our growing set of resources for students and teachers designed to inspire young talent to pursue cyber security and STEM subjects.

Women in Cyber

Get inspired by our interview series with inspirational female role models in cyber security. Keen to help close the gender gap? Nominate our next featured woman in cyber here!