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Mapping informal cyber security initiatives for young people aged 5-19

This research sets out details of the range of cyber security learning initiatives available in the UK for young people aged 5-19.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport and Matt Warman
• Published: 21 July 2022

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

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Mapping informal cyber security initiatives for young people aged 5-19

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As part of the National Cyber Strategy the government is working to enhance and expand the nation’s cyber skills at every level in order to protect the UK online.

There is a clear need for a larger proportion of the population to have sufficient cyber security skills. The government wants to ensure there are initiatives and educational opportunities available to make young people aware of cyber security and inspire their engagement with it. However, there is currently no accurate picture of what programmes exist. This research maps informal cyber security-related initiatives aimed at children and young people aged 5-19. This study includes desk research, expert interviews and interviews with end users, plus a survey of parents and young people setting out their perceptions of working in cyber security.

Published 21 July 2022