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Check out our lesson plans on the Computer Misuse Act (1990)

Our last seasonal challenge has finished for now, but cyber security and the CMA (1990) don’t have a shelf-life. Check out the comprehensive set of SEND-friendly lesson plans suitable for use all year round and with a variety of secondary aged students.

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What’s your cyber security story? Did you take the traditional route into the industry, or land here by chance? 

We want to hear from you for our brand new blog series – coming soon. You might just be the inspiration today’s young talent is looking for.

Register now for CIISec CyberEPQ

CIISec offers the UK’s first and only Cyber Extended Project Qualification and enrolment is open now for 2023/2024.

Developed to help provide a starting point for anyone considering a career in Cyber Security; to go to university, start an apprenticeship or change career, the CyberEPQ is a level 3 qualification worth up to 28 UCAS points and is accredited with City and Guilds. The course, managed by CIISec, compromises of 10 core compulsory modules and 3 specialists modules covering a wide variety of cyber topics. The modules are accessed through online learning with each learner being assigned a supervisor to support them through the course. There is also the flexibility of taking the course over 1 or 2 academic years.

Inspire, challenge and help your school and students to stand out from their peers. If you know of anyone aged 14 or over who is considering a career in cyber security, then this may be the course for them!

Training courses from The Cyber Scheme

The Cyber Scheme offers a range of training courses from their facilities in an examination centre in Cheltenham

From their site: “Established in 2013, The Cyber Scheme is a leading NCSC accredited assessment body; the security testers that pass our examinations are the best in the industry, tasked with protecting critical national infrastructure. We examine and accredit hundreds of testers each year under NCSC’s CHECK scheme, with exams at CTM and CTL level that test every aspect of a security tester’s skills, knowledge and behaviours. We provide a high quality platform for certification in critical skills areas required to support the UK’s National Cyber Security needs. The Cyber Scheme also offers specialist CSTM training, advanced mentoring and bespoke corporate education packages to support our technical candidates, from beginner to expert level.

In 2022 The Cyber Scheme created an innovative sponsorship community of CHECK certified companies, testing  practitioners and organisations committed to improving standards and increasing professionalism within our industry. We provide an objective, supportive opinion on behalf of our sponsors when creating new schemes and legislating for change with official bodies including The UK Cyber Security Council, NCSC and CIISec”.

Take a look at their site, and register to join an intake. Find out how and why their courses could be for you.

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 and new features being added frequently !

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, a former 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 support The Cyber Trust as an official partner and its pioneering internet safety app, SpeakOut!

SpeakOut! is the result of an exciting collaborative effort involving The University of Gloucestershire, the Gloucestershire Constabulary and others, 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!