Schools
Advice, resources and opportunities for schools and students interested in cyber security.
Practical resources for schools
Schools have an increasing reliance on IT and online systems which makes cyber security an important consideration.
The NCSC has created a dedicated webpage of resources designed to help:
- Governing boards & senior leaders
- Staff
- IT teams/procurers/providers
- Other useful resources
Visit Cyber Security for Schools
CyberFirst
CyberFirst is developing the UK's next generation of cyber professionals through student bursaries, free courses for 11-17 year olds and exciting competitions.
The programme provides opportunities for young people to explore their passion for tech by introducing them to the fast paced world of cyber security.
You can visit the dedicated CyberFirst hub for:
- CyberFirst courses
- Girls Competition
- Bursaries
- CyberFirst Schools/Colleges
- CyberFirst resources
- CyberSprinters
Early Years practitioners
For Early Years practitioners, cyber security plays a role in safeguarding the children in your care. Good cyber security means protecting the personal or sensitive information you hold on these children and their families.
This guidance from the NCSC has been produced to help practitioners working in Early Years settings to protect the data and devices you probably use every day. It gives four practical steps that could save time, money and even your setting's reputation.
CyberFirst
We're developing the UK's next generation of cyber professionals through our student bursaries, courses for 11-17 year olds and competitions.
Cyber security training for school staff
The NCSC has produced a training package for school staff to help improve cyber security.
How to secure your online meetings
Advice for small and medium-sized organisations on choosing, setting up and using online meeting services safely.
CyberSprinters
Exciting new interactive online security resources for 7-11 year olds.