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Government launches new virtual cyber school for young people
Skills that will be offered include learning how to crack codes, fix security flaws and dissect criminals’ digital trails, setting teenagers and young people up perfectly for a job in cyber security. The school provides free weekly webinars from industry experts, covering the fundamentals of the industry including digital forensics, cryptography and operating systems.
Digital Infrastructure Minister Matt Warman said:
“This new initiative will give teenagers something fun and educational to do from home and provide them with a glimpse into the life of a cyber security professional. We have a world-leading cyber sector which plays a crucial role protecting the country and our digital economy, so it is absolutely vital we continue to inspire the next generation of tech talent to help maintain the UK’s strong position.”
It comes as the National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) launches its hugely popular CyberFirst summer courses, offered to more than a thousand 14 to 17-year-olds.
June 2 2020 - Click for the Full bulletin
RSN and Institute of Economic Development work together to support rural
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May 27 2020 - Click for the Full bulletin
RSN asks for Government for local approach to track and trace
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Defra grant to food charities update
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Rural Britain needs a new deal
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Northern Pennines Moorland Group distribute PPE to local NHS trusts
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Rural Related Politics - An RSN weekly review
May 19 2020 - Click for the Full bulletin
Covid-19 rural lockdown exit strategy update from the RSN
Coastal towns feel fear over lockdown easing
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Food vulnerability update from Defra
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May 12 2020 - Click for the Full bulletin
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Self Employment Income Support Scheme
‘Unprecedented’ number of countryside visitors during lockdown
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RSN statement on fair funding delay
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Evidence session on the impact of the ‘digital divide’ during the Covid-19 crisis
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Utility Companies providing Gas, Electricity and Water all keep Priority Services Registers, this is a free service provided by suppliers and network operators and each maintain their own register. These registers are lists of their most vulnerable customers, so...
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Suspension of regional transport
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Tell us about your rural community working together during lockdown
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Statement - Supporting the Cultural Sector