Cyber Skills Remote Work Experience (the National Cyber Security Centre, Ncsc)
NCSC Cyber Skills
About the role
🚨 Are you ready to be a cyber defender? 🚨
Imagine a massive ransomware attack hits a major business, affecting everyone. 😱 Could you step up and tackle that threat? If you're buzzing with ideas and keen to be part of a game-changing project, then this is your chance!
Join us for an epic 3-day virtual work experience! 💻 You'll dive deep into what it takes to combat ransomware and keep our digital world safe. This is brought to you by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and supported by top Cyber Skills industry partners.
What's in it for you?
- 🤝 Team Up & Tackle: Work on a real-world group project focused on a ransomware attack. Use your skills to develop a killer cyber security response, guided by NCSC and industry pros.
- 💡 Hear from the Experts: Get the inside scoop from cyber security professionals – the real MVPs keeping us safe online! Hear their career journeys and learn what it takes to be a cyber hero.
- 🚀 Connect & Collaborate: Meet and work alongside other students who are just as passionate about cyber security and tech as you are. Build your network and share your ideas!
- 🌍 Opportunity Nationwide: This virtual experience is open to students across the West Midlands, East Midlands, South East, London, and East of England. We're especially keen to hear from students from TechFirst Schools!
- 🌟 Future Focused: This experience is designed to inspire you to consider a career in cyber security and could be your first step towards a TechFirst Scholarship.
Who are we?
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is the go-to for protecting the UK's most vital organisations and everyone online. When cyber incidents happen, we're on it, minimising harm and learning for the future. Cyber Skills (formerly CyberFirst) is part of the NCSC, driving the cyber talent pipeline through programs like TechFirst. We're all about inspiring students from every background to join the cyber security revolution.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Apply today and start your cyber security adventure! ✨
Key responsibilities
- Work with professionals in the cyber security sector
- Deliver a work-based group project focusing on a ransomware attack
- Utilise skills and knowledge to combat cyber threats
- Work collaboratively with other students