Class Description

Explore the exciting world of cybersecurity! In this hands-on course, students learn how ethical hackers protect systems through interactive challenges and simulations. Perfect for curious minds aged 9–13 who want to stay safe online and explore a future 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 class runs as an ongoing programme, with students developing deeper skills over time through increasingly complex challenges and scenarios