Be part of the CyberFirst programme

CyberNorth is working with RTC North to support NCSC’s delivery of the programme in the North East.

CyberFirst is a programme of opportunities to help young people explore their passion for tech by introducing them to the fast paced world of cyber security.

CyberFirst covers a broad range of activities: a comprehensive bursary scheme to financially support undergraduates through university and a degree apprenticeship scheme; a girls’ only competition, thousands of free places on CyberFirst courses at UK universities and colleges and our new initiative CyberFirst Schools and Colleges. Each activity is designed to seek out diverse people with potential, offering the support, skills, experience and exposure needed to be the future first line of defence in our CyberFirst world.

Find out more from the CyberFirst North East website.

Visit the NCSC CyberFirst website.

Schedule a meeting with the CyberFirst team

We need your help

To support the CyberFirst programme we need the support of people with experience of cyber security to work with young people at schools and colleges.

To get involved we encourage you to become STEM ambassador (science, technology, engineering, and maths). A STEM Ambassador is a voluntary role undertaken by someone who has a passion and/or professional knowledge of STEM subjects. Our volunteers give their time and enthusiasm to work with young people in schools and in the community, with the shared goal of inspiring the next generation to continue a STEM pathway. The level of involvement a STEM Ambassador wishes to have in the programme is up to the individual. We know that even giving a couple of hours of their own time can make a positive impact on a young person.

You can find more about becoming a STEM Ambassador here.

For more information about supporting CyberFirst in the North East contact CyberFirst@CyberNorth.biz

We will also be at OWASP’s Newcastle Chapter event 15 May https://cybernorth.biz/events/

Schedule a meeting with the CyberFirst team

CyberFirst Schools

The NCSC aims to recognise those schools and colleges whose approach to cyber and cyber security education is excellent. Schools and colleges that achieve this recognition can expect to be:

formally recognised and promoted by the National Cyber Security Centre
provided with opportunities to engage with local and national companies seeking to invest time, expertise and resources in schools and colleges
provided with opportunities to engage with Universities seeking to invest time, expertise and resources in local schools and colleges
a focal point for other CyberFirst activities
provided with an opportunity to be a part of CISSE UK

Joining CyberFirst

Eligible secondary schools or colleges in the north east can apply to be a part of our CyberFirst Schools and Colleges scheme.

Successful applicants receive NCSC recognition via their CyberFirst Award status as either Bronze, Silver or Gold. Becoming a CyberFirst School means becoming a part of the growing national CyberFirst education eco-system.

CyberFirst Schools and Colleges are promoted as leaders who are committed to providing a structured approach to excellence in cyber security education.

Schools and Colleges wishing to be considered for CyberFirst recognition should complete the form below: https://forms.microsoft.com/e/k5P9LiPeaU

Schedule a meeting with the CyberFirst team