Cyber Choices - Students
These pages provide links to a growing number of educational resources aimed at young people and students to help promote the safe, lawful and constructive learning of cyber skills.
We live in a connected world that will only get bigger through the advance of new technologies such as the internet of things and artificial intelligence. For those that have a deep interest in understanding the detail of what happens behind the scenes or where vulnerabilities are there could be a bright future ahead for them in a cyber-related role.
Online safety:
A huge resource hub of online safety material and resources to promote learning and understanding of the online digital threats and mitigations.
National Cyber Security Centre
Cyber Aware- Digital security and guidance from the NCSC.
Take 5 – Crime Prevention advice aimed at educating the public on current scams and tactics used by fraudsters and how to safeguard your assets from them.
Brilliant fun “role reversal” quiz to be played by kids and parents / guardians. A great fun way to begin discussions about online safety within the family.
Online reporting mechanism to request the removal of personal “nude” images uploaded onto the internet.
The website of the Lucy Faithfull Foundation – a highly respected organisation that provides guidance and support to address and prevent online sexualised abuse and offending.
West Yorkshire Police- Current Campaigns
All our campaigns that raise awareness around online safety and online safeguarding.
Online safety videos:
Videos from CEOP – Designed to educate and prevent Children and vulnerable people from being exploited online.
Videos from the above “Get Safe Online” website.
Short Police videos designed to educate the public on fraud and cybercrime based on scams often seen and reported.
Games and challenges:
Fantastic free Government approved website hosting various challenges such as ”CyberStart” and a “Virtual Cyber School” – designed for use by 13- 18 yrs olds although not age exclusive.
A free website hosting a number of vulnerable environments and challenges allowing others to test their penetration skills and exploit vulnerabilities.
A free online platform to test penetration testing skills and exchange ideas and methodologies with thousands of others in the security field.
An online platform that teaches cyber security through hands on virtual labs.
National Crime Agency- Cyber Games UK
A new release of 14 cyber challenges from the National Crime Agency and Cyber Security Challenge to engage and educate young people in the basics of cyber security and ethics.
Cyber Centurion is a team-based competition for 12-18 year olds in the UK mirrors the US Cyber Patriot competition. It is designed for anyone with an interest in cyber, defense, puzzles and code breaking.
A training platform designed to support web developers identify risks in their own websites so that they can build security in as they progress their sites.
YHROCU- National Matrix Challenge
The Award winning now National “Matrix Challenge”- an online interactive challenge aimed at ages 11-17 yrs – great for use in schools – watch out for it again in 2021!
A list of current global “Bug Bounty” programmes for those interested in identifying and highlighting vulnerabilities to site owners in exchange for a reward. Please ensure that anyone taking part complies with relevant legislation (Computer Misuse), policy and behaves ethically and responsibly.
List of fun games suitable for all ages to support childrens mental health.
West Yorkshire Police- Cyber Competitions
All West Yorkshire Police cyber competitions, these include the Cyber Contest, Project Cerebral and Bradford's got Cyber Talent.
OSINT challenges:
- https://twitter.com/quiztime - Daily feed of user submitted challenges to locate places and goings-on in the world using open source based research skills.
- www.geoguessr.com – A host of fun challenges where you have to establish your worldwide location from what you can see and research online.
- https://sourcing.games – A long list of challenges that will develop and test a wide range of open source intelligence skillsets – Offers a different angle and challenge to those interested in Cyber and research !
- https://ctf.cybersoc.wales/ - Leader board OSINT challenges designed by the Cyber Security Society of Cardiff University. Great for inspiring those interested in becoming future cyber detectives!
Learning:
- www.smallpeicetrust.org.uk/cyberfirst - The CyberFirst webpage – a host of free programme of activities and training courses inspired and led by the National Cyber Security Centre to engage people interested in cyber security.
- https://cyberepq.org.uk/ - A unique new endorsed Level 3 qualification in cyber which can be completed online or within classroom. Discounted fees currently available for schools. Ideal for those studying GCSE’s, A- Levels or as a stand-alone qualification to demonstrate a relevant aptitude.
- www.simonsingh.net/The_Black_Chamber/ - An online set of challenges based on encryption and decryption strategies. Ideal for learning about code breaking !
- www.futurelearn.com/courses/introduction-to-cyber-security - A free online course from “Future Learn” supported by Google and exploring key concepts of cybersecurity to teach 14-16 year-old students over a 3 week duration.
- www.hacksplaining.com/ - Free interactive lessons educating users on cyber related vulnerabilities and exploits – ideal for those who wishing to supplement their learning at GCSE / A-Level.
- www.cybrary.it/ - A whole library of free cyber related courses and material designed to promote learning and opportunity for those interested in careers in cyber roles.
- www.immersivelabs.com/digital-cyber-academies - A free learning digital cyber academy for Armed Forces veterans, students and neuro-diverse communities.
- https://about.cmdchallenge.com/ - A free website hosting a series of tasks designed to test and develop skills using a command line
- https://nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/who-we-are/publications/75-guide-to-the-computer-misuse-act/file - A printable leaflet explaining what the Computer Misuse Act 1990 is and examples of misuse.
- https://nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/what-we-do/crime-threats/cyber-crime/cyberchoices - The webpage of “Cyber Choices” from the National Crime Agency with links to advice and guidance.
- www.datacamp.com – eLearning website specialising in data science.
- www.udemy.com – Established website hosting heavily price discounted eLearning content from variety of trusted providers in a huge number of subjects including cyber.
- https://youthfed.org.uk/our-programmes/ - Free online learning, advice and face to face / group activities for young people aged between 8 – 25 yrs of age.
- www.raspberrypi.org/learn/ - Free online learning hub with numerous skills and projects for young people to develop their cyber skills.
- http://yhcybercentric.org/ - An online Cyber Security Game to highlight Cybersecurity challenges and decision making within businesses.
- www.cyberaces.org/ - SANS Cyber Aces Online is an online course that teaches the core concepts needed to assess, and protect information security systems.
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-gb/learn/ - A free learning hub that teaches all things Microsoft – a huge resource to explore, teach and learn from.
- www.comptia.org/content/lp/cyber-ready - A 6-month retraining programme designed to ensure all graduates develop the necessary skills and knowledge to secure Cyber Security related employment.
Coding:
- https://code.org/learn - Free and fun one hour tutorials for all ages in over 45 languages.
- https://hourofcode.com/uk/beyond#student-section – Further free online learning and projects hub for students – lessons include web & game development and applying computer languages.
- https://freecodecamp.org – Highly respected website offers free online learning and projects to allow graduates to evidence and earn certifications.
Careers:
- www.inspiredcareers.org/ - A list of some of the many available roles and opportunities currently available, explaining what those roles are and the skills required to support people considering a career in cyber.
- www.gchq-careers.co.uk/early-careers/cyberfirst.html - The careers home page of GCHQ for those interested in following the CyberFirst route into an apprenticeship or University through the bursary scheme.
- www.gchq-careers.co.uk/early-careers/students.html - The careers homepage of GCHQ for those interested in summer camps and further learning with a view for a potential career working with GCHQ.
- www.gamesambassadors.org.uk/ - A gateway for those interested in a career in the video games industry to learn more and locate developmental opportunities.
- www.comptia.org/content/it-careers-path-roadmap - CompTIA suggested eLearning courses for those interested in identifying routes into specific cyber roles.
- www.cybersecurityjobs.net – A guide to Cyber Security Apprenticeships in the UK.
- www.comptia.org/content/lp/cyber-ready - A 6-month retraining programme designed to ensure all graduates develop the necessary skills and knowledge to secure Cyber Security related employment.
