The YCSC Relaunch January 2023
We started 2023 with a bang, holding three events to celebrate the YCSC and look forward to the new year. In this post, we will give an overview of each event and recap our plans for the next year. The Skills Working Group Our first event was the Skills Working Group meeting. The YCSC is […]
Welcome to The Cyber Briefing!
We’re excited to share that we have started a podcast! Welcome to ‘The Cyber Briefing’! Available on Spotify, the podcast introduces each month’s webinar topic through short, unfiltered discussions. Whether it’s the Internet of Things, ransomware or data breaches, we’ll have an expert on hand to get you thinking. Just over five minutes long, the […]
Cyber Kickstart Introduction for Parents
This short leaflet introduces parents to our new educational programme- Cyber Kickstart! To download this leaflet, click here: Cyber Kickstart Leaflet for Parents.docx
Multiple Choice Quiz
Check your cyber security knowledge with this fun multiple choice quiz! To download this quiz, please click here: Multiple Choice Questions_ Worksheet
Cyber Security Key Terms and Definitions
Ever wondered what a worm is? Or what actually happens in a phishing scam? Check out these key terms to learn more. To download this definition sheet, please click here: Key Terms and Definitions
Hack Your House: Worksheet
Ever dreamed of being a hacker? Get a taste with this hack your house worksheet! To download the worksheet, click here: Hack Your House Worksheet
Crack the Code: Worksheet
Do you think you could be the next Alan Turing, cracking codes for GCHQ? Try your hand with this fun worksheet. To download and print the worksheet click here: Crack the Code Worksheet
Looking back at this year’s YCSC events
The YCSC has had yet another successful year of events with great attendees, thought provoking conversation and lots of opportunity for learning. This year’s events included seven webinars, two in-person events and our very first masterclass. The masterclass was held in April and explored Open Source Intelligence. This was an opportunity for us to […]
My Career in Cyber: Bob’s Business Apprentice Jessica Kirk
In this series, Bob’s Business Apprentice Jess explores her journey into cyber security. I had always been interested in computer science, but when it came to my future career, I had no idea where to turn. That’s when my teacher introduced me to cyber security. I was hooked immediately, delving into the basic principals of […]
Cyber Awareness Month and Cybersecurity ABCs
In this month’s webinar, we debate whether an awareness month is a good thing and the difference between awareness and training. Our members also discuss human issues in cyber security, engagement in awareness campaigns and the possibility of behavioural change. For this month’s Bookclub+, we are joined by authors Adrian Davis and Bruce Hallas, as […]