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lisaforte.bsky.social
I wrote a blog for the NCSC’s CyberFirst scheme on breaking barriers in cyber security and why the next generation should consider it as a career path. 💜

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National Cyber Security Centre on LinkedIn: Breaking Barriers in Cyber Security: Empowering Women to Thrive -…
Our #CyberFirst ambassador, Lisa Forte has written a blog to explore the barriers, misconceptions, and opportunities in the cyber industry, aiming to empower…
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November 11, 2024 at 11:55 AM
rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social
um i wonder if the three letters IBM could be a bit bigger here
A promo image. the DSIT logo in the top corner. IBM to host 2025 CyberFirst Girls competition platform
March 22, 2025 at 8:24 AM
mrsf.bsky.social
#TeamCompSci - Cyberfirst results are in! Congratulations to those schools in the top 10. We’re not but our girls really enjoyed it and are looking forward to mentoring next year 8! #Teamwork #competition

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CyberFirst Girls Competition
The CyberFirst Girls Competition aims to inspire girls interested in technology to pursue a career in cyber security
www.ncsc.gov.uk
December 2, 2024 at 7:23 PM
lisaforte.bsky.social
Is there a better way to celebrate international women’s day than at the NCSC’s CyberFirst girls competition gala dinner at Jodrell Bank!?! I’m proud to be the ambassador for this amazing initiative and see so many talented girls here tonight.
March 8, 2025 at 6:50 PM
cyberfirstyorks.bsky.social
Introducing CyberFirst Yorkshire🌟Welcome to our first BlueSky post!

CyberFirst is more than a program—it's a gateway for young minds to explore the exciting world of cybersecurity.

👉Follow us to stay up to date with upcoming events and initiatives based in Yorkshire.

#CyberFirst #Yorkshire #Cyber
January 14, 2025 at 1:08 PM
seawigan.bsky.social
Congratulations to our students who went to Glasgow at the weekend and came away with being crowned North West CyberFirst Award Winners! Have a look at some photo's of their weekend!
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March 9, 2026 at 12:10 PM
hleehurley.com
The Telegraph going after trans girls being in a computer class with cis girls.

Won't lie, thought this was about trans spies and I'm very disappointed.
Spy bosses let trans women join girls’ computer lessons, group says The Daily Telegraph11 Sep 2025By Daniel Martin Deputy political editor ALLEGED ATTACKER JOHN COWEN SPY chiefs have been accused of flouting the law after allowing biological males to enter a scheme to encourage girls to study computing. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has started a competition for schools to encourage more women to get into the cyber industry. But the rules of the Cyberfirst Girls competition state that it is open to “all female-identifying students” – meaning boys who have transitioned into being girls at school will be able to apply. Critics have raised concerns that the organisation is in breach of April’s Supreme Court ruling that the word “sex” means “biological sex” under the Equality Act. This means that if a job is offered to a woman it should be to a biological woman and not someone who identifies as one. However, the rules of the NCSC competition state: “All team members must identify as a girl”. The NCSC is an offshoot of GCHQ, the Government Communications Headquarters, which monitors other countries’ radio output. The competition was launched to counter concerns that only 17 per cent of UK cyber jobs are filled by women. Women’s rights group Sex Matters said it was concerned that an initiative to promote girls in computer studies could be undermined by allowing biological males to enter. In a letter to the centre, Maya Forstater, chief executive, said: “I am writing to express concern about the eligibility criteria for Cyberfirst Girls, which breach equality law in Britain, and to request that they be urgently amended in order to bring the programme into compliance. The video for teachers says that the competition aims to encourage girls to study computer science and then says that it is open to all ‘female-identifying students’ in the UK in the specified school years.” The competition is open to girls in year eight, which is the second year of second
September 11, 2025 at 12:52 PM
cybersecuritynews.bsky.social
CyberFirst Girls triumph in national cyber competition at iconic Jodrell Bank, www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/cyberfi...
CyberFirst Girls triumph in national cyber competition at iconic Jodrell Bank
Teams from across the UK have been crowned CyberFirst Girls Competition champions.
www.ncsc.gov.uk
March 17, 2025 at 12:17 AM
cyberfirstscot.bsky.social
#InternatinalWomensDay
#IWD2026 @educationscotland.bsky.social @digilearnscot.bsky.social #CyberFirst @shscompsci.bsky.social @shonamcalpine.bsky.social
March 8, 2026 at 12:54 PM
turpywurpy.bsky.social
Sabrina's next job could be in cyber.

(she just doesn't know it yet)
UK Government advert for the CyberFirst training scheme. A ballet dancer with brown skin and dark hair is lacing up her ballet pumps. To the left there is text reading "Fatima's next job could be in cyber. (she just doesn't know it yet). Rethink. Reskill. Reboot."
December 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
hyndlandsec.bsky.social
Many thanks to Patricia Ferguson MP for our constituency for I raising the fantastic achievements of Charlotte, Jess, Sania, and Aoife from our school in the House of Commons.
"Their win in the CyberFirst Girls Competition highlights the talent young women bring to cyber security".
February 11, 2025 at 10:24 AM
shscompsci.bsky.social
We are in Gargunnock Primary to show off our Lego Robotics, @raspberrypi.com and #CyberFirst fun!
March 25, 2025 at 2:10 PM
kaukabstewart.bsky.social
Today, as part of CyberScotland week I attended a Cyber ladies afternoon tea organised by @cyberfraudcen.bsky.social and met with the winners of this years CyberFirst Girls competition, pupils from @hyndlandsec.bsky.social in my constituency.
February 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
cyberfirstscot.bsky.social
Newly recognised CyberFirst Silver Schools - Carluke High School, Gleniffer High School, St Thomas Aquinas RC Secondary School, Uddingston Grammer, Auchenharvie Academy, St Margaret's High School (North Lan) and Selkirk High School
#CyberFirst
March 26, 2026 at 3:53 PM
seawigan.bsky.social
A brilliant evening in Glasgow celebrating our CyberFirst Girls winners! 🎉
Bowling, crazy golf and finishing with an all-you-can-eat buffet.
A special highlight was Eloise giving us a lesson in eating jelly with chopsticks! 🥢🍮 What a fantastic experience.
March 6, 2026 at 9:51 PM
cyberfirstscot.bsky.social
Extra special congratulations to a new Gold School: Braes High School @braeshighschool.bsky.social #cyberfirst
March 26, 2026 at 1:56 PM
mrsf.bsky.social
Hi #TeamCompSci, if you're having #GCHQ withdrawl after CyberFirst - another competition has been launched for 11th Dec. #GCHQ #Christmas #Challenge

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GCHQ Christmas Challenge 2024 Schools Pack
Get set for the GCHQ Christmas Challenge 2024 with our handy teaching packs and resources
www.gchq.gov.uk
December 6, 2024 at 10:12 AM
cyberfirstscot.bsky.social
Congratulations to #CyberFirst Associate Darren Brown for winning the CF Outstanding Teacher Award for Scotland! Well deserved! @ncsc.gov.uk
April 22, 2026 at 2:18 PM
ncsc.gov.uk
This year's CyberFirst Social Value Report highlights the positive impact of early skills investment in classrooms, communities, and ultimately across the wider UK economy and society.

Learn more:
https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2026-06/CyberFirst-Social-Value-Report-2026.pdf
CyberFirst Social Value Report 2026 headlines: £45.1 million social value generated (2025-2026), £6.94 Social Return on Investment delivered for every £1 invested, 58,000+ students engaged from 683 schools, improved educational attainment, workforce readiness and diversity in the talent pipeline. Search NCSC.gov.uk/CyberFirst.
June 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM
compsciscot.bsky.social
The much anticipated annual #CyberAdvent competition is now live! One for Primary and Secondary but anyone can try either.

A great activity with 50 new puzzles is a perfect follow on from the @NCSC #CyberFirst competition.
#ChooseComputingScience
#TeamCompSci #CompSciScot
dresscodehq.bsky.social dressCode @dresscodehq.bsky.social · Dec 2
🎄Day two! Our annual Christmas Cyber Advent Calendar is now open! Open to all Primary and Secondary pupils. Prizes up for grabs 🎁

More details at dresscode.org.uk/competitions

#ChooseComputingScience #caschat #TeamCompSci
December 2, 2024 at 8:28 PM
cyberfirstscot.bsky.social
🎉 Happy New Year 2026! 🎉

As we celebrate Hogmanay and welcome 2026, CyberFirst Scotland is looking ahead to a year of learning, innovation and strong passwords! 💻

Slàinte to a secure and successful 2026!

#Hogmanay #HappyNewYear2026 #CyberSecurity #CyberFirst @digilearnscot.bsky.social
December 31, 2025 at 10:18 AM
ncsc.gov.uk
We all have tech habits, ways of solving problems, & curiosity. The CyberFirst Bursary helps you take those skills further with hands-on experience in cyber security, AI, quantum computing, next-gen tech and connections to top UK tech companies. Learn more at: https://www.cyberfirstcareers.co.uk/
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The CYBERFIRST UNIVERSITY BURSARY is open for applications. Please submit your application by 11pm on Monday 17th November 2025.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:48 PM
mracolley.bsky.social
Today was ace! Y10 lesson linked up MOD, DIV, & selection to code a denary to hexadecimal converter. Pushed the better ones to write a sub for more efficiency.

Spent the afternoon with 25 Y8 girls launching the #CyberFirst competition and marvelling at their problem solving.

#TeamCompSci #CSed
November 18, 2024 at 5:12 PM
teachescompsci.bsky.social
Our Year 8 girls are working away at the #CyberFirst Girls competition. They are doing coding, networking, cryptography and cybersecurity challenges online www.ncsc.gov.uk/cyberfirst/g.... I love their faces when they crack one of the puzzles
bubbles and buttercup from the powerpuff girls are flying in the air
ALT: bubbles and buttercup from the powerpuff girls are flying in the air
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November 21, 2024 at 6:44 PM