Class Description

Learn the exciting world of cybersecurity! In this hands-on course, you'll discover how ethical hackers help protect our digital world. Perfect for curious minds aged 9-13 who want to understand how to stay safe online and maybe even pursue a career in cybersecurity.

• Students will engage with core hacking concepts by exploring the command line, understanding encryption, building strong passwords and learning how attackers think

• Learners will investigate how websites work behind the scenes, including requests, forms and data handling, and discover how insecure coding can create vulnerabilities

• Students will develop awareness of social engineering by examining phishing, pretexting, voice and AI scams, and understanding how digital footprints can be exploited

• Learners will explore wireless and device security by looking at how Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC and smart technologies can be attacked or protected

• Students will be introduced to digital forensics and incident response by analysing files, identifying suspicious activity and understanding how cyber incidents are investigated

• The course culminates in a hands-on cyber challenge where learners apply their knowledge to model threats, design defences and take part in a safe, structured capture-the-flag style competition