What is Cyber Switch Up?

  • Cyber Switch Up is a digital & cyber skills competition aimed at students aged 11-18 years in Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.

  • Open to students in all secondary schools and colleges (including home-educated) across the Yorkshire & Humber region.

  • Free to participate Online Qualifier, which can be completed in school or at home.

  • Chance to compete at the in-person Live Finals Event in a number of different digital and cyber themed challenges.

  • Chance of winning merch, trophies and other cool tech prizes for Finalists and their respective school or college.

Competition Format

  • Online Qualifier (open to all) - a series of short exercises / questions based on digital and cyber themes (one entry per student), with an e-certificate awarded to all participants.

  • In-Person Live Finals Event - the highest performing participants (top ~ 1.5%) in KS3, 4 & 5 will be invited to this event, where they will compete in a series of hands-on exercises / challenges based on digital and cyber themes in a ‘Challenge Arena’ carousel format – where merch, trophies and cool tech prizes is on offer to all Finalists! There will also be a series of interesting Key Note Speakers and an Exhibition Hall with fun and interactive activities for all!

Key Dates

Online Qualifier 2026 - Dates TBC

Live Finals Event 2026 - Date / Location TBC

The initial Online Qualifier will open between:
Dates TBC

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In-Person Live Finals Event (Date - TBC)

@ Location / Venue - TBC

Key Information

  • Participants must have the express support of their Teacher and/or Parent or Legal Guardian in order to compete in Cyber Switch Up.

  • Participants must have access to a computer / device with internet access to compete in the Online Qualifier.

  • If successful in the initial Online Qualifier and subsequently invited to attend the Live Finals Event, participants who are under 18 must attend with a named responsible adult

    (Parent, Legal Guardian, Teacher, or other Responsible Adult).

If you could like further information about Cyber Switch Up 2025, please contact us via email:

cyberprevent@yhrocu.police.uk

  • Showcase the digital and cyber skills & talent of students across Yorkshire & Humber

  • Educate and promote digital & cyber pathways for higher and further education

  • Raise awareness of the diverse digital & cyber career pathways available to young people

  • Promote Cyber Choices messaging – encourage positive, rewarding and lawful cyber behaviours in young people

Designed and delivered by
Yorkshire & Humber Regional Cyber Crime Unit
In collaboration with our Partners, Cyber Switch Up aims to:

Thank you to all of our Partners involved in Cyber Switch Up 2025

Marketing Resources

Cyber Switch Up 2025 Promotional E-Flyer

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