Cyber College Cymru

"This workshop was educational and fun!" Excited to share some highlights from the recent Marks and Spencer workshop for our students at Cardiff and Vale College. The session focused on the Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) and the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol, breaking down their structures, functions, and real-world applications using Wireshark. Students got hands-on with packet analysis and threat detection, making complex concepts more tangible. The balloon demonstration and relatable analogies were a hit, making learning both engaging and accessible. A huge thank you to Ellis S. and Daniel Turner for their insightful teaching and Darren Oakley for helping make this session happen, and, of course, to Steve Cottrell for your ongoing support and partnership with Cyber College Cymru. Student feedback speaks for itself—these workshops are making a real impact on their understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals. #Cybersecurity #Networking #MarksAndSpencer #CardiffandVale

Our students at The College Merthyr Tydfil tackled ethical hacking with an engaging technical workshop on vulnerability scanning—and what a session it was! Thank you to our delivery partner, D?r Cymru Welsh Water, and Alex Cockfield for leading the session with expertise and enthusiasm. In this session, students explored vulnerability scanning, learning about different types and their impact on cybersecurity. They gained practical experience with ??????????-?????? using the tool to identify and analyse web application vulnerabilities. The workshop also introduced ???????? ??????????????, highlighting its advanced evasion techniques and the real risks it poses. Thank you to Charlotte Grose for her continued support in the classroom and to Joseph C. Rob Norris and Callum K. for their continued support and partnership with Cyber College Cymru. #CyberSecurity #EthicalHacking #CyberCollege

This was a great hands-on session for our Year 1 students, who were this time diving into Network Security—Fundamentals Part 5 at?The College Merthyr Tydfil With the expertise of Neal Palmer from D?r Cymru Welsh Water, our students explored ICMP and SMB protocols, analysed network packets using Wireshark, and investigated real-world security threats. Thanks to Charlotte Grose for supporting the session and to D?r Cymru Welsh Water for delivering such valuable industry insight. Neal brought the content to life, using engaging analogies and linking key concepts to career paths like IT support and SOC analysis. Thanks again to everyone who contributed to making this Cyber College Cymru workshop a success! Looking forward to the next one. Joseph C. Rob Norris and Callum K. #CyberSecurity #Wireshark #ICMP #NetworkSecurity #CyberCollege

Last week Coleg Gwent hosted an incredible Cyber College Cymru workshop for the Year 2 students as they put theory into action by practicing ethical hacking, diving into password-cracking techniques, and tackling real-scenario vulnerabilities like ??????????????????. James Whitaker and Rhodri Jenkins The Royal Mint presented a brilliant workshop for our students. They set a great tone, sharing their industry experience and breaking down complex topics. The students quickly got to work in the labs, exploring password hash extraction, working through attack scenarios, and building important cybersecurity skills. Some students found the Log4Shell extension task tricky, but were up for the challenge! Thanks to James, Rhodri, and The Royal Mint for delivering such an engaging workshop, and Richard Fowler for your continued support and partnership. These sessions are exactly what Cyber College Cymru is about—bridging the gap between education and industry and preparing the next generation of cyber professionals.

"The lab was great, although operating through Linux was a challenge" (???? ???????? ?????? ???? ???????? ??????!) Last week, our Year 1 students at Coleg Gwent got hands-on with network security in an interactive workshop led by James Whitaker and Rhodri Jenkins from The Royal Mint. The session focused on the fundamentals of ???????????? ???????????? ?????????? (??????), learning how it operates on the server side and why it’s essential for secure communication. ??? Thank you to James, Rhodri, and The Royal Mint for sharing their time and expertise for this workshop and Richard Roberts for his continued support in the classroom. Plus of course Richard Fowler for your ongoing support and partnership with Cyber College Cymru We’re looking forward to the next session and seeing our students build even more confidence in their cybersecurity skills! ??

?? ????/???? ?????? ???????? ?????????????? ?????????????? ????????????????! Thank you Josh James from D?r Cymru Welsh Water for an AMAZING session at The College Merthyr Tydfil where our Year 2 students looked into Linux enumeration and explored ???????????????????? to understand how cyber attackers think and work. This workshop provided a practical, hands-on approach to ethical hacking, allowing students to leverage ???????????????????? for enumeration and understand its significance in cybersecurity—even in scenarios as unexpected as supermarket infrastructures. With interactive discussions, structured knowledge checks, and technical challenges, the students applied critical thinking and offensive security methodologies throughout the session. Thank you Josh James and Charlotte Grose for making this session such a success. More of this, please! ?? Rob Norris Callum K. and Joseph C. thank you for your ongoing support and partnership with Cyber College Cymru.

We're building future cybersecurity talent with every workshop ?? What a great session at The College Merthyr Tydfil, with our Year 1 students getting hands-on with network security fundamentals. This workshop, led by?Chris Richards?from?D?r Cymru Welsh Water and supported by our dedicated teacher, Charlotte Grose, provided an engaging, in-depth look at key cybersecurity concepts. The session went beyond theory. Engaging in discussions connected the course content to real-scenario cybersecurity challenges. Students explored ????????, ????????, ??????, ?????? ?????? protocols while building practical network analysis skills. Thanks to?Chris?and?D?r Cymru Welsh Water?for their expertise and commitment to?Cyber College Cymru. And, of course, to those working behind the scenes,?Rob Norris,?Callum K.,?and?Joseph C.,?for continually supporting our students' development! These workshops play a key role in preparing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals by developing their skills, boosting their confidence, and connecting them with industry expert

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Another amazing network security workshop at Coleg Penybont | Bridgend College delivered as part of the Cyber College Cymru programme and in collaboration with The Royal Mint. A big thank you again to our presenters, James Whitaker and Rhodri Jenkins, for making complex cybersecurity concepts both engaging and accessible. The students explored the fundamentals of HTTP and HTTPS protocols using Wireshark, gaining practical insights into network security. They looked at real-world scenarios and even tackled challenges posed by the "Lazarus Group." A special shoutout Amy Desmond-Williams and Richard Fowler for their dedication to student learning! ?? Looking forward to more hands-on learning opportunities. #CybersecurityEducation #NetworkSecurity