Glasgowtimes Royal School Armagh and Glasgow Academy Win Cyber Explorers Cup
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- •Royal School Armagh and Glasgow Academy won the Cyber Explorers Cup for Northern Ireland and Scotland, respectively.
- •Each winning team will receive a £2,000 tech voucher to enhance their school's technology resources.
- •The competition is part of the UK Government's initiative to develop tech skills among youth.
Students from the Royal School Armagh and Glasgow Academy have emerged as winners of the Cyber Explorers Cup, a UK-wide competition aimed at enhancing cyber skills among youth aged 11 to 14. The Royal School Armagh's team, 'Firewall Force', and Glasgow Academy's 'TGA Explorers' competed against numerous schools, tackling challenges in digital forensics, encryption, and network security. Each winning team will receive a £2,000 tech voucher to invest in technology for further learning. The competition is part of the UK Government's initiative to develop tech skills among young people, aiming to prepare them for future careers in technology. The event highlights the growing emphasis on cyber security education in schools, fostering interest and skills in a critical field.
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