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Final call ? Entries for the Cyber Explorers Cup close on Friday, 21 March 2025! Don’t miss out on this opportunity for your school to compete to win useful educational technology prizes and a cyber security focused careers day, hosted by TV personality and Cyber Explorers Ambassador, Baasit Siddiqui, with activities from industry professionals. Schools and home schools will compete online during self-selected, one-hour timeslots between 31 March to 4 April. Enter your students aged 11-14 and see if they can secure Cyber Squad HQ before it’s too late: https://lnkd.in/dZT3stut #CyberExplorersCup #FutureSkills #STEMLearning

Time is running out - Enter your students into the Cyber Explorers Cup 2025 for a chance to win ￡2,000 in tech vouchers for your school and a cyber security careers day. Cyber Explorers, an initiative led by the UK Government, is a free platform that teaches 11–14-year-olds cyber security skills and introduces them to careers in the field. Complementary to the learning programme, the Cyber Explorers Cup, launched in 2024, returns for its second year, offering a fun, interactive competition for students across the nation. Entry is open to 11-14-year-old students from KS3 (UK and Wales), P7, S1 and S2 (Scotland) and Years 8, 9 and 10 (NI) for both schools and home schools. Students will compete online, for one hour, in a race to solve cyber security related challenges for a chance to win. Entries close on 21 March 2025. Find out more and enter your students here: https://lnkd.in/dZT3stut #CyberExplorersCup #FutureSkills #STEMLearning

?? Entries are now open for the Cyber Explorers Cup 2025! Cyber Explorers, backed?by the UK Government, is hosting the ultimate nationwide cyber security challenge for students aged 11-14. With cyber security threats on the rise, it’s crucial to equip the next generation of?professionals with the skills to tackle the challenges ahead. The Cyber Explorers Cup is the perfect opportunity to spark their interest in cyber security and inspire future talent! Competitors will race against the clock, using skills from the Cyber Explorers learning programme to secure the Cyber Squad’s new headquarters. Competition winners from each region will receive tech vouchers for their school to purchase IT equipment (￡2000 worth for winning schools and ￡1000 worth for home schools) plus industry-sponsored prizes. Ready to see your students in action? To be in for a chance to win educational prizes, enter your students into the Cyber Explorers Cup today: https://lnkd.in/dZT3stut #CyberExplorersCup #FutureSkills #STEMLearning

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of cyber talent? The Cyber Explorers Cup is back! We’re inviting educators across the UK to challenge students to dive into the world of cyber security. Open to 11-14-year-olds,?this action-packed competition has?teams of 4-6 students racing against the clock to secure the Cyber Squad’s new headquarters testing their skills in critical thinking, problem solving and more. ?? Compete virtually this Spring for the chance to be crowned national champions!?Winners will be announced across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Home schools will compete as individuals in their own category. ?? Exciting prizes and career-boosting events await the top teams! To give your students the best shot at victory, we strongly recommend diving into the Cyber Explorers learning programme before the big day. So, do your students have what it takes? Find out more and get involved! ?? https://lnkd.in/dZT3stut #CyberExplorersCup #FutureSkills #STEMLearning

CyberFirst Girls Competition 2024 The tech industry is crying out for better gender diversity. That’s why events like this are such wonderful opportunities. Year 8 girls in England and Wales, S2 in Scotland, and Year 9 in Northern Ireland will team up to take on a whole host of challenges – cryptography to artificial intelligence. And the winner will take home some really cool prizes and be crowned regional girls’ competition champions. If you know any girls who might be keen to take part, or someone in education, spread the word! Let’s help turn their curiosity into a future career. Find out more at: https://lnkd.in/gnf4PnA #CyberFirst #GirlsComp

Microsoft returns to CyberFirst Summer Programme with KC7 cyber mystery game! ? Microsoft is joining us again at the CyberFirst Summer Programme to shed light on KC7: The cyber mystery game—an innovative cyber security analysis simulation designed to bridge the cyber skills gap. ? ??? Meet our expert speakers: ? Amritpal Singh is a seasoned security data scientist from the Microsoft Threat Intelligence team (MSTIC) R&D unit. His expertise lies in cutting-edge research and development of machine learning techniques for threat intelligence, detection, and hunting. With a background in both mathematics and security research within industry and government, Amritpal brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. ? ?? The topic of discussion: KC7 Foundation ? KC7: The Cyber Mystery Game is an exceptional cyber security analysis simulation developed by security experts at Microsoft Threat Intelligence. This unique initiative aims to equip students with hands-on experience in cyber security analysis and threat intelligence using realistic data simulations of cyber intrusions orchestrated by multiple threat actors across the entire Cyber Kill Chain. The KC7 Foundation is helping revolutionise cyber security education. You can find out more about KC7 here: https://kc7cyber.com/ ? ?? Dive into the world of a Cyber Security Analyst ? In this simulation, students immerse themselves in the role of cyber security analysts, applying real analytical tools, techniques, and frameworks to understand and unravel the intricacies of an attack. They get a chance to analyse realistic data and identify the threat actors responsible for the breach, fostering essential skills required in the ever-evolving cyber security landscape. ? We’re delighted to have Microsoft inspire the next generation of cyber professionals. Together, we share a commitment to addressing the cyber skills gap and guiding aspiring cyber security professionals toward a brighter, safer digital future! ? #Cybersecurity #KC7Foundation #Microsoft #CyberFirst #ThreatIntelligence #CyberKillChain #CyberProfessionals

Exploring cellular network security with Roke's top researcher ? We're thrilled to announce that one of Roke brightest talents, Rob Young, will be sharing his insights at this year's CyberFirst Summer Programme. He'll explorer some intriguing aspects of cyber security, focusing on Machine-In-The-Middle Attacks On Cellular Networks. ? ??? Meet our inspiring speaker: ? Rob is a Senior Vulnerability Researcher currently working at Roke. After being exposed to Vulnerability Research (VR) through internal training, he has since been heavily invested in the world of VR. His specialties lie in Baseband and Embedded Systems, with extensive experience in Android and Linux services. Rob has spoken at conferences, led training sessions, and worked on creating new and innovative tools for VR that leverage Machine Learning to support researchers in their missions. His talk promises to offer valuable insights into the complexities and innovations within cellular network security. ? ?? Key discussion: Machine-In-The-Middle Attacks On Cellular Networks ? Rob will explore the mechanisms and implications of Machine-In-The-Middle attacks on cellular networks. His session will delve into how vulnerabilities in baseband and embedded systems can be exploited, and practical strategies for safeguarding mobile communications. ? ?? Deep dive into cyber security & vulnerability research ? This session aims to offer students an in-depth understanding of the role of a cyber security professional. Through practical engagement and wisdom from seasoned industry veterans like Rob, participants will be able to enhance their knowledge base and skill set, priming themselves for the dynamic and constantly transforming world of cyber security. ? We're excited to see Rob Young share his expertise, inspiring the next generation of cyber professionals. Don't miss this opportunity to gain invaluable knowledge and skills, and be part of our mission to shape the future of cyber security! ? #WeAreRoke #MakeTheExtraordinaryEveryday #CyberFirst #CyberSecurity #MachineLearning #VulnerabilityResearch #CellularNetworks #CyberFirstSummer