This year’s CyberFirst Girls Competition was a great success with over 6,000 entries from across the UK! And we’re not stopping there – girls that entered the 2020 and 2021 competitions are now eligible to attend free Development Days and continue their CyberFirst journey.
The CyberFirst Girls Development Day initiative is inspired and led by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – a part of GCHQ to encourage understanding of the different specialisms within cyber security and equip the girls with practical, in-demand skills.
On the day, the girls will be role-playing as cyber security experts working for a fictitious app company, Sirius Cyberworks. Unfortunately, disaster has struck and there has been a serious breach of the company network – a new flagship app has been leaked.
The girls’ role is to work through four different parts of the company, uncovering how the leak happened whilst learning new cyber skills along the way.
The development days are running throughout October and:
- consist of a series of fun, interactive one day face-to-face courses; or two half-day virtual sessions (depending on the preferred delivery model).
- feature guest speakers and videos from trailblazing women leaders working in the cyber industry.
What are the development days?
These courses are to inspire more girls into tech careers. The content exposes the girls to cyber security and delivers practical skills in a fun, interactive and thoroughly enjoyable way.
On the day, the girls will be role-playing as cyber security experts working for a fictitious app company, Sirius Cyberworks. Unfortunately, disaster has struck and there has been a serious breach of the company network – a new flagship app has been leaked. The girls’ role is to work through four different parts of the company, uncovering how the leak happened whilst learning new cyber skills along the way.
Who can attend?
Open to girls in Year 8/9 in England and Wales and Year 9/10 in Northern Ireland and S2/S3 in Scotland.
When are they running?
Virtual and face-to-face courses are running in October. There’s a variety of dates and locations to choose from.
How much do they cost?
They are free to attend.
Find out more and secure your place HERE.
