Cyber Security Fundamentals
Core concepts, CIA triad, common attack types, basic defensive measures, digital hygiene.
Track: Cyber Security
Market Demand
How often UK employers are asking for this competency in their job listings.
44
UK job listings this week
In Adzuna UK matching this domain
11th
Rank by volume
Out of 27 competency domains
+47%
Up vs last week
30 listings last week, 44 this week
Each number is a count of UK job listings classified into this domain. A weekly run queries Adzuna for IT jobs posted in the preceding 7 days and runs each listing through the ShareHub competency classifier.
Source: UK job market data via Adzuna, week of 2 November 2026
Resources
CSCAN Seminar Series - YouTube Channel
Our YouTube channel offers access to talks from across the years, connecting viewers with the ideas, expertise and discussions that shape our research community.
Immersive Cyber Security Training for University Students
The goal of the EXCITE (EXploring the enhancement of Cyber security training through Immersive TEchnology) project was to explore the potential to increase the efficacy of cyber security training for third-level students through the use of immersive experiences supported by virtual reality design.
Independent Puzzles
Resources and puzzles for students to tackle
Trailblazers & Adventurers - Activity Leader
For activity leaders and teachers to deliver in partnership with Trailblazers & Adventures - Student Activities. Sessions can be delivered as standalone modules or as part of a full-day programme.