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Pioneering NE partnership of academia and industry drivers who are committed to providing a life changing programme to inspire and enable our future talent. https://cyberfirstnortheast.co.uk

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Weโ€™re excited to announce that CyberFirst North East will be at STEMFest this October๐Ÿ’ป

Join us for a action-packed three days full of interactive cyber security challenges & hands-on activities designed to create curiosity and inspire the next generation of tech talent๐Ÿ’ฅ

We canโ€™t wait to meet you!๐ŸŽ‰

25.07.2025 09:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Whether youโ€™re starting uni this September or already studying, we want to hear from you!๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ”

Weโ€™re offering ยฃ4,000 per year, paid cyber skills training and industry experience to help undergraduates thrive in the world of cyber๐Ÿ’ฅ

๐Ÿ‘‰ Find out more and check if youโ€™re eligible to apply:
buff.ly/pbeIwke

24.07.2025 14:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weโ€™re excited to announce that we will be back at EMPOWER this November!๐Ÿ’ป

Get ready for an exciting two-day event filled with interactive cybersecurity challenges and hands-on activities, all designed to inspire, spark curiosity and educate the next generation of girls about the world of cyber.๐Ÿ’ฅ

23.07.2025 09:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What a term itโ€™s been๐Ÿš€

From Trailblazers across our CyberFirst Schools, to tackling threats in the Palo Alto Cyber Competition, Enigma during CyberFirst Horizons, and creating curiosity during our Tech Explorers event, itโ€™s been great to see the inspiration and impact we have had in the region๐Ÿ’ปโœจ

22.07.2025 13:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ’ฌGot questions about becoming a CyberFirst school/college or just want to know more?

๐Ÿ“ฃIf you're a based in a school or college within the North East, weโ€™d love to have you join us!

Fill in the EOI form to get your link!
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20.06.2025 11:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ’กWant to give your students a head start in this fast growing industry? The #CyberFirst Schools programme is open in the North East until June 30!

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๐Ÿ“Schools From Northumberland & County Durham, donโ€™t miss this!

๐Ÿ’ฌ Curious? Drop us a message anytime!

19.06.2025 14:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿšจ Hey North East schools! Weโ€™d love to hear from you โ€” especially those in Northumberland and County Durham!๐Ÿ’ป

Register your interest by 30th June ๐Ÿ‘‰ t.co/NdY9qArlH2

๐Ÿ’ฌ Got questions? Drop us a message โ€” weโ€™re here to help!๐ŸŒŸ

18.06.2025 21:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿšจ Hey North East schools! Weโ€™d love to hear from you๐Ÿ’ป

Register your interest by 30 June ๐Ÿ‘‰ buff.ly/WjLAIXD

๐Ÿ’ฌ Got questions? Drop us a message, weโ€™re here to help!๐ŸŒŸ

12.06.2025 14:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ฃCalling all teachers in the North East, want to inspire your students to take GCSE Computer Science?

If you're a CyberFirst School, in the North East, weโ€™re offering a free Adventurers session for your Year 9 students!๐Ÿ”

Fill in the form and we'll arrange a session: buff.ly/ItkVkXG

22.05.2025 09:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸšจReady to level up your school's computing curriculum and earn your recognition?

๐Ÿ†Could YOUR school be the next CyberFirst School?

๐Ÿ”Join an exclusive network that's all about cybersecurity excellence!

Based in the North East? Register your interest: buff.ly/YAaH6L4

21.05.2025 09:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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6 schools from the North East took part in the CyberFirst CTF event hosted by Palo Alto Networks giving students a great introduction to cybersecurity๐Ÿ” Well done to all our schools ๐Ÿ‘

And a huge congratulations to our CyberFirst school Kings Priory School who came top of the leaderboard๐Ÿ†

20.05.2025 13:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Itโ€™s fantastic to see our CyberFirst school Newcastle High School for Girls take part in the CyberFirst Capture The Flag event hosted by Palo Alto Networks.

Students explored cybersecurity challenges, from cracking codes to identifying system vulnerabilities. A huge well done to you all ๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ”

20.05.2025 13:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ฃCalling all teachers, want to inspire your students career pathways?

If you're a CyberFirst School, in the North East, weโ€™re offering a free Trailblazers session for your Year 8 students!๐Ÿ”

Fill in the form and we'll be in touch to arrange a session: buff.ly/ItkVkXG

19.05.2025 14:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ขWe're partnering with The Hg Foundation to launch CyberFirst Horizons!

This new initiative offers North East 6th formers hands-on experience in cyber careers, working on real-world projects with top companies๐Ÿ’ป

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ปApplications close 31st May, apply now! buff.ly/J99sEL2

09.05.2025 14:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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For all CyberFirst School's in the North East, we've got an exclusive, free opportunity just for you!

๐Ÿ”Choose from Trailblazers or Adventurers. Weโ€™re offering interactive sessions packed with insight to help students explore future career pathways.

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08.05.2025 09:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Pat McFadden MP, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for Intergovernmental Relations, speaking at the opening Plenary at CYBERUK25

Pat McFadden MP, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for Intergovernmental Relations, speaking at the opening Plenary at CYBERUK25

"What we have seen over the past couple of weeks should serve as a wake-up call for businesses and organisations up and down the UK, as if we needed one, that cyber security is not a luxury but an absolute necessity." @patmcfaddenmp.bsky.social speaking at #CYBERUK25

07.05.2025 09:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸšจReady to level up your school's computing curriculum and earn your recognition?๐ŸŒŸCould YOUR school be the next CyberFirst School?๐Ÿ† Join an exclusive network that's all about cybersecurity excellence!๐Ÿ”

Based in the North East? Register your interest ๐Ÿ‘‰ buff.ly/M4AMzOk

07.05.2025 09:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽ‰ Weโ€™re thrilled to share that CyberFirst has been awarded the Most Innovative / Novel Supporter Award at #CYBERUK25 for all the work that went into creating Operation Enigma!๐Ÿ†

#OperationEnigma #CyberSecurity #CyberFirst #NCSC

07.05.2025 08:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Last week, we had the amazing opportunity to attend Durham School for their Year 8 & 9 Girls Cyber Day!๐Ÿ’ป

It was a pleasure to showcase Cyber Heist and Trailblazers and be part of such an inspiring event focused on empowering the next generation of young women in cyber and tech๐ŸŒŸ

06.05.2025 14:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ขWe're partnering with The Hg Foundation to launch CyberFirst Horizons!

This new initiative offers North East 6th formers hands-on experience in cyber careers, working on real-world projects with top companies๐Ÿ’ป

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ปApplications close in May! Apply here: buff.ly/MYqkezR

18.04.2025 21:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ready to inspire your students? Introduce them to cyber, helping them explore their skills & career opportunities.

If you're a CyberFirst School or College based in the North East, weโ€™re offering a free Trailblazers session for your Year 8 students!๐Ÿ” Fill in the form now ๐Ÿ‘‰ buff.ly/fK2eqAZ

17.04.2025 15:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Want to enhance your school's computing curriculum and gain recognition?๐ŸŒŸ Could your school be the next CyberFirst School? Join a network dedicated to cybersecurity excellence๐Ÿ†

Based in the North East? Register your interest today: buff.ly/8eo7rAG

16.04.2025 15:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What an incredible term itโ€™s been!โœจ ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ปInspiring Girls Celebrationโ€ฆ | Kings Priory Digital What an incredible term itโ€™s been!โœจ ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ปInspiring Girls Celebration Events (including a fantastic trip to Belfast for the CyberFirst Northern Ireland Girls Competition) ๐Ÿ”Digital Forensics at GUTSโ€ฆ

What an incredible term it's been!โœจ

From inspiring girls events to code-cracking at Enigma, debuting digital forensics at GUTS, Cyber Conferences, Young Ambassadors programs & celebrating accredited schools.

We canโ€™t wait to see whatโ€™s next!๐Ÿš€

14.04.2025 10:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Want to inspire the next generation and guide their career pathways?

If you're a CyberFirst School based in the North East, weโ€™re offering a free Trailblazers session for your Year 8 students!๐Ÿ”

Simply fill in the form with 3 preferred dates and weโ€™ll be in touch๐Ÿ‘‰
buff.ly/ioY5blO

11.04.2025 14:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ขWe're partnering with The Hg Foundation to launch CyberFirst Horizons!

This new initiative offers North East 6th formers hands-on experience in cyber careers, working on real-world projects with top companies๐Ÿ’ป

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ปApplications close in May! Apply here: buff.ly/xpqfcaP

09.04.2025 09:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Want to enhance your school's computing curriculum and gain recognition?๐ŸŒŸ Could your school be the next CyberFirst School? Join a network dedicated to cybersecurity excellence๐Ÿ†

Based in the North East of England? Register your interest today: buff.ly/U3biDLA

08.04.2025 09:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Want to inspire the next generation and guide their career pathways?

If you're a CyberFirst School, weโ€™re offering a free Trailblazers session for your Year 8 students!๐Ÿ”

Simply fill in the form with 3 preferred dates and weโ€™ll be in touch๐Ÿ‘‰
buff.ly/nbt79Wk

04.04.2025 14:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Want to enhance your school's computing curriculum and gain recognition?๐ŸŒŸ Could your school be the next CyberFirst School? Join a network dedicated to cybersecurity excellence๐Ÿ†

Based in the North East? Register your interest today: buff.ly/IchucHo

03.04.2025 09:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ขWe're partnering with The Hg Foundation to launch CyberFirst Horizons!

This new initiative offers North East 6th formers hands-on experience in cyber careers, working on real-world projects with top companies๐Ÿ’ป

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ปApplications close in May! Apply here: buff.ly/Pa36WO7

02.04.2025 14:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Want to enhance your school's computing curriculum and gain recognition?๐ŸŒŸ Could your school be the next CyberFirst School? Join a network dedicated to cybersecurity excellence๐Ÿ†

Based in the North East of England? Register your interest today: buff.ly/SNLaCYS

28.03.2025 10:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0