UK Cyber Leaders Challenge

Congratulations to the finalists!

1st | bl00msbury_blizz4rd | University College London

2nd | Cy-borough | Loughborough University

3rd | Port Patrol | Aston University & University of Birmingham

Developing future cyber leaders.

Uniting government, industry, and academia to nurture diverse talent in cybersecurity through hands-on learning and professional networking opportunities.

Networking opportunities.

Access to industry professionals and valuable connections in the cyber field.

Practical learning.

Engaging in real-world national cyber emergency scenarios to apply academic knowledge & develop leaderships skills.

Career development.

Guidance and support for students to navigate their cyber career paths.

How it works.

Applications.

Oct - Dec 2024

Form your team of 4 university students & an academic mentor

Regional Qualifiers.

Early Feb 2025

Put your skills to the test responding to phase 1 of the scenario

National Final.

19th & 20th Mar 2025

Compete at the BT Tower, London to be crowned national champions

Get involved.

A community of government, industry & academia supporting the next generation of UK cyber leaders.

Lecturers.

Mentor a team of students to apply their academic knowledge in practice-based learning.

Students.

Apply multidisciplinary skills in a real-world national cyber emergency scenario.

Cyber Professionals.

Organisations.

Access an incredible talent pipeline of the most promising future cyber leaders in the UK.

Support university students from a variety of backgrounds to launch their career in cyber.