CSCUK

Check out the competitions, courses and other resources listed here that are designed for students at school or college.

If you have an interest in cyber security, competing in these challenges will give you an idea of the kinds of skills that professionals use every day.

Win prizes in the Cyber Choices Challenge !

Test your knowledge of the Computer Misuse Act 1990, show off your gaming skills, and make the right Cyber Choices to win!

Play as Astro the robot in this retro-style platform game. Collect coins and answer questions across different zones whilst avoiding obstacles like acid, spikes and fire. Oh, and watch out for the lasers! Can you find all the question posts and answer the questions correctly?

Save your progress and repeat game play as often as you like to develop your knowledge about cybercrime and the Computer Misuse Act 1990, and prove yourself as a Cyber Choices Champion. Compete against players across the UK for a place at the top of the leaderboard.

If you’re a teacher, education professional or code club leader, why not use the Cyber Choices Challenge to introduce the Computer Misuse Act 1990 in a structured learning environment? It’s the perfect route to encourage students from the age of 11 to develop a solid understanding of the implications linked to low level cybercrime, and inspire interest in pursuing related subjects in higher and further education, and beyond.

Sponsored by the National Crime Agency and developed by Cyber Security Challenge UK.

Play Cyber Choices Challenge

Play CyberLand

Can you save the city? Test your cyber security skills and learn new ones in CyberLand.

Sponsored by the National Crime Agency and developed by Cyber Security Challenge UK. This now includes a new house (next to the Ferris Wheel) with a path to an online version of Cyber Challenge in a Box (CCIAB).

Play CyberLand

CyberCenturion

CyberCenturion is a national cyber security competition for teams aged 12-18. It’s great fun and helps you learn the basics of cyber security, as well as the chance to win big prizes courtesy of Northrop Grumman. Following Centurion VII, this competition is now being run by STEM Learning.

Visit the CyberCenturion hub

Cyber Explorers

Cyber Explorers is a fun, free and interactive learning platform for future digital superstars funded by UK Government. An exciting addition to UK curriculum delivery or after school activities.

This is a free cyber security learning platform for 11-14 year olds, and includes Cyber Explorers Knowledge Hub, Lesson Plans and a brochure. Cut and Paste these links into your browser:

Main Cyber Explorers Site: https://www.cyberexplorers.co.uk/

The Brochure is here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14s0AFB8kRhV6UzNwZ1kqrL2TsuDvmYGX/view

The Knowledge Hub is here: https://www.cyberexplorers.co.uk/knowledge-hub

Accessible Lesson Plans: https://www.cyberexplorers.co.uk/knowledge-hub/4116958823490246356

Cyber First and NCSC

Cyber First is the UK Government’s initiative to develop the next generation of cyber professionals through student bursaries, courses for 11-17 year olds and competitions.

For 7-11 year olds, there is The NCSC’s  “CyberSprinters”, with exciting interactive online security resources:  https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/cybersprinters

Visit the Cyber First site

Cyber EPQ

Did you know you can do a cyber qualification that is equivalent to an AS Level? Certified by City and Guilds, the CyberEPQ is now managed by CIISec, The Chartered Institute of Information Security.

Visit the CyberEPQ site

Virgin Media O2 Cyber Security Test

As technology continues to advance, cybercrime, identity theft, malware, and phishing activities are also becoming increasingly sophisticated.

Virgin Media O2 experts have created a cyber security safety test that aims to build awareness and educate users of all ages on how to better protect themselves from online threats.

Virgin Media O2 Cyber Quiz

The Cyber Trust Resources Page

Interested in learning more about cyber security and internet safety? On this page are sections about: staying safe online, combatting cyber bullying, digital literacy, resources for schools, technology, cyber careers, games and having fun in the digital world, cyber education, general interest, general resources for maths and science pupils, mindfulness and physical activity, and early learning.

The Cyber Trust Resources Page

SpeakOut!

Helping children and vulnerable people access the digital world safely

SpeakOut!

Protecting Today’s Teens: A Guide to a Safer Online Interaction

Learning how to stay safe online has never been more important. That is why we wanted to share an informative piece on this topic by My Tutor: The Parents’ Guide to Teaching Your Teen Online Safety.

More teens than ever are using social media daily, engaging in activities ranging from learning to socialising, gaming to shopping.

In this research-backed guide, they cover:

  • The most popular social media platforms for teens
  • How to stay safe when socialising online
  • The connection between Influencers, body image, and mental health

The guide also discusses the pros and cons of Instagram, which (2023) has 2.35 billion active monthly users. Although it is great for discovering inspiring ideas, the use of filters means it is easy to get exposed to unrealistic concepts of what is real or the norm.

Guide - teaching online safety