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When AI Takes Action: Understanding the Security Risks of AI Agents
AI systems are beginning to do more than answer questions or generate content. Increasingly, they can take action by sending emails, accessing files and interacting with software tools.…
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When AI Takes Action: Understanding the Security Risks of AI Agents
When AI Can Be Tricked: Understanding Prompt Injection Risks
AI systems can summarise documents, write code and answer complex questions. But what happens when the information they are given is designed to mislead them? Prompt injection is…
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When AI Can Be Tricked: Understanding Prompt Injection Risks
Growing Cyber Confidence in West Wales Classrooms
Across West Wales, schools and colleges are seeing the positive impact of the CyberFirst Wales programme as it continues to inspire the next generation of cyber talent. Through hands-on activities,…
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Growing Cyber Confidence in West Wales Classrooms
Championing Opportunity in Wales: Spotlight on Microsoft’s Callum Paine
The UK Government’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has announced a major milestone in the evolution of national tech skills programmes: Microsoft has been appointed as…
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Championing Opportunity in Wales: Spotlight on Microsoft’s Callum Paine
AI Is Writing the Code. Attackers Are Reading It: The Security Risks of Vibe Coding
Artificial intelligence can now generate working software in seconds. But growing research shows that a significant portion of AI generated code contains security vulnerabilities. As “vibe coding” becomes more common in classrooms…
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AI Is Writing the Code. Attackers Are Reading It: The Security Risks of Vibe Coding
Newport’s Young Cyber Defenders Step Forward
The CyberFirst Defenders course was delivered as part of the CyberAspire initiative, with the aim of introducing young people aged 16 to 17 to cyber security in an accessible, engaging way. Working with…
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Newport’s Young Cyber Defenders Step Forward
National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Wales’ apprenticeships in focus
As National Apprenticeship Week 2026 highlights career pathways that combine learning with real-world experience, organisations across Wales are showcasing the impact of cyber and technology apprenticeships. From degree apprenticeships with…
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National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Wales’ apprenticeships in focus
🚀 Get Ready for the Cyber Explorers Cup 2026! A National Cyber Challenge for Your Students
Calling all teachers across Wales. It is time to bring real cyber excitement into your classroom. The Cyber Explorers Cup 2026 is back and bigger than ever, offering…
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🚀 Get Ready for the Cyber Explorers Cup 2026! A National Cyber Challenge for Your Students
Starting the Year Strong with CyberFirst Wales
Welcome back, and a very happy new year to all CyberFirst Wales stakeholders. As we step into the year ahead, we are excited to continue our work with…
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Starting the Year Strong with CyberFirst Wales
CyberFirst Wales Pathways: Building Cyber Skills Across Wales
From South Wales to North Wales, creating opportunities for learners to discover their future in technology. CyberFirst Wales recently delivered Pathways, its annual flagship event aimed at developing…
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CyberFirst Wales Pathways: Building Cyber Skills Across Wales
Welsh Student Success: Thriving Through the CyberFirst Bursary
At CyberFirst Wales, we are proud to support students who are passionate about shaping the future of cyber security. The CyberFirst Bursary offers financial support, exclusive training, and…
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Welsh Student Success: Thriving Through the CyberFirst Bursary
New Friends, Big Challenges, and a Whole Lot of Fun! The Cyberfirst year 8 girls competition
The CyberFirst Year 8 Girls Competition is designed to spark curiosity and confidence in computing and cybersecurity among young women. Each year, thousands of girls from across the…
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New Friends, Big Challenges, and a Whole Lot of Fun! The Cyberfirst year 8 girls competition