Become a HackShield Country Partner

Join the award winning cyber security educational platform and help shape the UKs cyber talent of tomorrow

HackShield is an award-winning cybersecurity education platform aimed primarily at children and young people. It uses gamification techniques to teach hundreds of thousands of children digital safety and cybersecurity skills in an engaging and interactive way.

The key objective of HackShield is to empower the younger generation with the knowledge and skills they need to protect themselves in the digital world. By making learning about cybersecurity fun and interactive, HackShield aims to inspire a proactive attitude towards online safety among children and encourage them to become “Cyber Agents” who not only protect themselves but also their families, friends and communities from digital threats.

The opportunity for a Country Partner

Being HackShield’s exclusive partner offers substantial value both in terms of access to resources and network connectivity. To-date the investment in HackShield’s platform and programs exceeds 3 million euros, highlighting the substantial development and refinement these initiatives have undergone. This investment not only demonstrates the quality and depth of the educational content and the technological infrastructure but also signifies the commitment to making a substantial impact on cybersecurity awareness and education among young people.

By collaborating with HackShield, a Country Partner gains access to a sophisticated platform that has been carefully crafted to engage children and young people in cybersecurity, making the complex and critical topic of online safety both accessible and engaging.

Country Partner Profile

The criteria for selecting Country Partners include:

• Being non-governmental and non-profit
• Experience in cybersecurity, digital literacy (possibly educating IT skills).
• Experience targeting children aged 8 to 12, with an extension to ages 13-16 planned.
• A strong network in the governmental sector
• A strong network with private cyber- and IT-minded organizations
• A robust connection with the educational system.
• The selected Country Partner should have a minimum of 3 full-time employees and an independent board.

Find out more information about HackShield and the opportunity to become a Country Partner, please contact: [email protected].