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 across Yorkshire & the Humber

  • Free to participate Online qualifier can be completed in school or at home

  • Chance to compete in an in-person finals event in November 2025 (TBC)

  • Chance of winning trophies and prizes for participants and their school

Competition Format

  • Online qualifier (open to all) – a series of short exercises/puzzles on digital and cyber themes (one entry per person) – e-certificate awarded to all participants

  • In-person one day finals event for highest performing participants – series of hands-on fun and challenging exercises/puzzles in a ‘gaming arena’ format based on digital and cyber themes – merchandise, trophies and prizes on offer to all participants

Key Dates

  • COMING SOON 2025

Live in person finals day November 2025 (TBC)

Key Information

  • Participants must have the express support of their Teacher and Parent or Care Giver in order to compete in Cyber Switch Up 2025

  • Participants must have access to a computer/device with internet access to compete in the on-line qualifier

  • Participants and a responsible adult must be available on In November 2025 to attend the in-person finals event at Sheffield Hallam University City Campus if successful in the online qualifier

  • 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 and lawful cyber behaviours in young people

Designed and delivered by Yorkshire & Humber Regional Cyber Crime Unit in conjunction with our Partners, Cyber Switch Up 2024 aims to:

The Online Qualifier 1st October - 20th October 2025

Registration is now open!

Thank you to everyone involved in CSU 2024

Marketing Resources

Printable Cyber Switch Up Poster