Cyber Skills Live
Cyber Skills Live is an award-winning education programme featuring fun and engaging games inspired by real-life tech jobs. Learners discover technology careers in under 30 minutes.
Topics include cyber security, data science, artificial intelligence, and computer coding.
Over half a million young people across the UK and around the world have taken part in a Cyber Skills Live event or activity.
Play our most popular games
How to rob a bank
Can you hack into Strathclyde Bank? Learn to be an ethical hacker.
How to steal a pizza
Hunt for security issues on a pizza company’s website.
Cracking 1 million passwords
Use Python code to see how cyber criminals can ‘crack’ passwords.
Take part in massive, online live lessons
You’ll team up with hundreds of other learners to take on a tech challenge. Our tech experts will coach your class, and shout out their achievements live on YouTube.
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Defending Stirling Castle
The Defend Stirling Castle from a Cyber Attack online event saw thousands of teenagers use cyber security skills to defend one of Scotland’s most important historical sites – Stirling Castle.
This event mixes online gaming, digital skills, and interactive storytelling, all centred around Scotland’s rich history and historic environment.
Hide Secret Messaging Using Steganography
In our Hide Secret Messages Using Steganography Live Lesson, learners discover how steganography works and use digital tools to uncover secret messages hidden inside digital images.
What teachers think of Cyber Skills Live
“My students loved it! Their competitive nature definitely came to the fore.”
Portobello High School
“I was asked about the Cyber event at parents’ night as pupils had spoken about it enthusiastically at home. This never happens – so that’s a win.”
Turriff Academy
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Join over 750,000 learners boosting their digital skills. Unlock these games for your class.