Cyber Games and Initiatives for Youth, 31 May 2024, Webinar

The ECCC, supported by the European Cyber Security COmmunity Project (ECCO), announces its new knowledge-sharing webinar focused on cyber games and initiatives to involve young people in cybersecurity, that will take place on 31 May 2024 from 11:00 to 12:00 CEST.

The ECCO Community Group on Skills presents its upcoming knowledge-sharing webinar titled “Cyber Games and Initiatives for Youth”. It will delve into innovative cyber games designed to cultivate cyber hygiene and instill fundamental cybersecurity concepts from childhood through the teenage years. The aim is not only to educate but also to spark interest in cybersecurity careers among young enthusiasts.  

About the Games: 

• HackShield gamifies cybersecurity education for kids, nurturing safety skills and encouraging partnerships with schools and NGOs globally. It focuses on ages 8-12 with classroom programs, extending to teens, aiming to cultivate a new wave of cybersecurity enthusiasts and professionals and ensuring they are well-prepared to contribute to and thrive in the digital economy. 

• "The 'Nabbovaldo and the Cyber Blackmail' video game targets children aged 11-14, aiming to enhance their digital literacy and promote cybersecurity awareness. It offers a single-player experience suitable for both classroom integration and independent play, covering topics such as malware, phishing, and online scams. The game features a hybrid structure allowing players to navigate freely and engage with various characters and mini-games. 

Speakers: 

• Emily Jacometti, HackShield 

• Giorgia Bassi, CNR 

Registration: 

Participation is free and open to all! 

Secure your spot by registering at: https://europeancybersecurityorganisation-mzu.my.webex.com/weblink/register/r12519046a65a4764886799d3c62bd45c 

Agenda: 

• 11:00-11:05: Welcome & Introduction (Nina Olesen, ECCO) 

• 11:05-11:25: Presentation & demo of HackShield from NL (Emily Jacometti, HackShield) 

• 11:25-11:30: Q&A HackShield 

• 11:30-11:50: Presentation & demo of Nabbavaldo from IT (Giorgia Bassi, CNR) 

• 11:50-11:55: Q&A Nabbovaldo 

• 11:55-12:00: Final remarks and close of webinar 

Don't miss this opportunity to explore exciting avenues for youth cyber education and empowerment. We look forward to your participation! 

The ECCO Project, in collaboration with ECSO and the main coordinators of the four Pilot projects on Competence Centres (UniBwM and TIS for CONCORDIA; RHEA for ECHO; UMU and Goethe Uni for CYBERSEC4EUROPE; CEA, CNR and Fraunhofer for SPARTA), has established a Community Group on Skills.