Cybersecurity and Cryptography Workshop
Engage your students with a hands-on cryptography workshop that turns code-breaking into an exciting, real-world challenge while building essential cybersecurity skills.
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Overview
Cryptography is a vital discipline in securing online communications and lies at the heart of modern cybersecurity practices. This workshop is the perfect first step for students to explore this fascinating application of computer science in the digital age. With cybersecurity professionals in high demand, this experience could even spark the beginning of a rewarding, well-paid career!
In this interactive session, children work collaboratively to investigate clues and apply cybersecurity techniques to crack a digital safe. Along the way, they gain practical skills and insights into the world of cryptography.
Students will:
- Learn about the historical and modern importance of cryptography in protecting communications, including online security.
- Explore Caesar Shifts and other simple encryption techniques, practising how to encrypt and decrypt messages on paper.
- Use a bespoke Hyett Education programme to encrypt and decrypt messages and even create simple pixel art images.
- Understand why computers are so efficient at encryption and decryption, and discuss the potential risks associated with this.
- Consider the implications for choosing strong passwords and protecting their own online accounts.
The workshop culminates in an exciting team-based code-breaking challenge set within one of several bespoke scenarios, giving students the chance to apply everything they’ve learned in a fun, competitive environment.
Booking info
Flexible delivery to suit your timetable and curriculum goals. All equipment provided.
Available in England, Scotland and Wales.
Pricing starts at £797 per day, ex VAT.
Experienced facilitators adapt sessions for all learners, including SEN. Workshops promote teamwork, resilience, and problem-solving.
Fully-funded opportunities: Thanks to the provider's partnerships with the Royal Air Force and Defence Nuclear Enterprise, eligible schools can benefit from fully-funded STEM workshops. Complete this form to find out if you're eligible.
Details
- School subject
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- Technology/computing
- Design and technology
- Engineering
- Maths
- Curriculum links
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- Computing
- Physics: Electricity and electromagnetism
- Engineering
- Sciences - Forces, electricity and waves: Electricity
- Computing science
- Technologies - Craft, design, engineering and graphics: Application of engineering
- Physics: Electricity
- Design thinking and engineering: Engineering
- Technology & design - Communication: Use of ICT tools (including 3D modelling)
- Sciences - Forces and energy: Using electricity
- Technology & design - Control: Incorporate control systems in products
- Technology & design - Control
- Group size
- Whole class
- Participation level
- Hands-on
- Duration
- Whole day
- Cost
- Cost may apply
- Location
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In-school
- England
- Scotland
- Wales
Learning outcomes
- Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
- Attainment and progress
- Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
Frameworks
Gatsby benchmarks
The Gatsby benchmarks are a framework for good careers guidance for schools across all of England and in some areas across the rest of the UK. This experience helps your school to reach the following benchmarks:
- 3 - Addressing the needs of each pupil
- 4 - Linking curriculum learning to careers
EqualEx
- Introduce and Inspire
Essential skills
The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:
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Enrichment framework
- 5 - An accessible and engagement enrichment offer
- 7 - An outcomes-focused enrichment offer
