{"id":3394,"date":"2020-05-12T11:39:23","date_gmt":"2020-05-12T10:39:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.qualifications.gov.scot\/computing\/?p=3394"},"modified":"2020-05-12T11:39:23","modified_gmt":"2020-05-12T10:39:23","slug":"online-cyber-learning-opportunities-for-teenagers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.qualifications.gov.scot\/computing\/online-cyber-learning-opportunities-for-teenagers\/","title":{"rendered":"Online cyber learning opportunities for teenagers"},"content":{"rendered":"

At the beginning of May, The UK Government, with NCSC and the National Crime Agency, launched a number of programmes in an online\/virtual format. Learners undertaking these courses will receive SCQF credit points. These courses should be of particular interest to anyone who is undertaking or interested in the NPAs Cyber Security<\/a>, as they will acquire evidence for the NPA Cyber Security at the relevant level. Please see below for more details.<\/p>\n

Cyber Discovery’s Virtual Cyber Security School<\/strong>: https:\/\/cyber-school.joincyberdiscovery.com\/<\/a> (13 – 18 years old)<\/p>\n

This online initiative aims to inspire future talent to work in the cyber security sector and give students a variety of activities to do remotely.<\/p>\n

Teens can learn how to crack codes, fix security flaws and dissect criminals\u2019 digital trails while progressing through the game as a cyber agent. This will help them develop important skills needed for future jobs, particularly in cyber security.<\/p>\n

The programme provides free weekly webinars run by industry experts teaching fundamental security disciplines such as digital forensics, cryptography and operating systems.<\/p>\n

CyberFirst Summer Courses: <\/strong>https:\/\/smallpeicetrust.org.uk\/cyberfirst<\/a> (14 – 17 years old)<\/p>\n

Enrolled students will learn how to code and carry out cyber security operations in an instructor-led virtual classroom to help guide the students through the programme and build a sense of camaraderie within each cohort.<\/p>\n

The courses are moving online this year to help more than a thousand 14 to 17-year-olds develop important cyber skills from home during the pandemic.<\/p>\n

The courses provide SCQF credit points at SCQF levels 4, 5 and 6, and in Scotland also provide young people with Young Scot points!<\/p>\n

CyberLand: <\/strong>https:\/\/cybergamesuk.com\/<\/a> (teens)<\/p>\n

The National Crime Agency and Cyber Security Challenge UK have are providing access to their online cyber skills platform CyberLand for free during the coming months. In the game, which is designed to teach the fundamentals of cyber security, players protect the virtual city \u2018CyberLand\u2019 from cyber attacks while learning key skills.<\/p>\n

The full press release: https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/new-virtual-cyber-school-gives-teens-chance-to-try-out-as-cyber-security-agents-from-home<\/a><\/p>\n

If you require further information or have queries about the NPA Cyber Security qualifications, please do not hesitate to contact me<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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