Cybersecurity & Artificial Intelligence - Oxford

Course Description: Cybersecurity & Artificial Intelligence - Oxford

Programme Overview:

The Oxford Cybersecurity Summer School Programme for ages 16-18 provides with Education Technology expert, TechSpark Academy, an exciting new future-facing course for summer 2025. Introducing students to the dynamic field of digital security, students will gain practical experience in identifying and mitigating cyber threats, learning to think like both attackers and defenders to develop critical problem-solving skills.

Perfect for students considering a career in cybersecurity or information technology, those wanting to gain highly sought after practical skills in today’s job market, or even students wanting be more proactive about their own digital safety – this programme covers fundamental topics such as digital forensics, web exploitation, cryptography, and network security.

AI is revolutionising industries, and cybersecurity is more critical than ever in protecting our data and systems. On this course, students will build AI applications, crack codes with cryptography, and step into the role of both hacker and defender in a high-stakes Cyber Defence Hackathon. Along the way, they’ll tackle real-world challenges, explore the ethics of emerging technologies, and gain hands-on experience that will set them apart in any future career.

With expert mentors, interactive projects, and a dynamic learning environment, this program is perfect for tech enthusiasts and curious minds alike. Whether shaping the future of AI or safeguarding the digital world, students will leave empowered with the knowledge and skills to thrive in any career path they choose.

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What’s Included:

✔️ 2-week full-board residential stay in Oxford ✔️ 24/7 on-campus student care and supervision ✔️ Daily academic workshops, lectures, and project labs ✔️ Graduation ceremony and end-of-program celebration ✔️ Guest speakers, leadership mentoring, and cultural programming ✔️ Course materials, progress report & certificate ✔️ Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included for 12-15, Breakfast & Dinner included for 16-18,✔️ Accommodation included ✔️ International student cohort with 170+ nationalities

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*� Academic Experience:

• Gain a solid understanding of cyber concepts such as network security, encryption, and threat detection.

• Understand some of the key cyber challenges individuals and businesses face today, then put your knowledge to the test working to design and execute strategies to overcome these threats.

• Get hands-on experience using industry-standard tools for network analysis, vulnerability scanning, and digital forensics.

• Master core topics like digital forensics, cryptography, and network security. Gain a solid foundation in cybersecurity concepts and tools, empowering you to understand and address modern digital threats effectively.

• Dive into practical activities like capture-the-flag competitions and cyber defense challenges. Work collaboratively to solve real-world cybersecurity scenarios, honing your skills in high-pressure, team-based environments.

• Apply your knowledge in a “Cyber Defence Hackathon,” where you’ll design and execute strategies to protect a simulated network. Showcase your expertise in teamwork, problem-solving, and ethical decision-making.

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*�️ Sample Daily Schedule – Week 1:

Sunday 🕒 Arrival Day – Campus Check-In, Welcome Talk & Orientation

Monday 🕗 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Core Seminar: Web Exploitation 🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Seminar: Cryptography 🕖 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Team-Building Games & Welcome Social 🎉

Tuesday 🕗 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Seminar: Debugging 🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Group Lab: Digital Forensics Tools 🕖 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Movie Night 🎬

Wednesday 🕗 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Cyber Ethics 🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Group Project: Code Cracking 🕖 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Table Tennis Tournament or Yoga 🧘

Thursday 🕗 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Lecture: Binary Code & Memory Structure 🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Workshop: Cyber Attack Simulation 🕖 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Games Night 🎲

Friday 🕗 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Seminar: Password Security 🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Group Work: Crack the password 🕖 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Drama Night 🎭

Saturday 🕗 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Cultural Exploration of Oxford 🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Social Activities

Sunday🕗 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Optional Full-day Excursion to London or Social Activities in Oxford 🕖 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Return to Campus & Chill Night

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✈️ Airport Transfers

Available for an additional fee: London Heathrow – £215 one-way (includes: meet & greet, flight tracking, hotline, full supervision, unaccompanied minor service if required)

Flight windows:

• Arrivals: Between 06:00–18:00 BST

• Departures: Between 08:00–22:00 BST

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*� Graduation & Certificate:

Students receive a certificate of completion and a formal academic report from their course leader during the graduation ceremony. Presentations and Innovation Charters are shared with fellow students, families, and staff during a final celebration in a prestigious Oxford venue.

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This provider has, contracts with institutions, including the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial College London in the UK and Yale and Barnard College, Columbia in the USA for the use of their facilities, and also contracts with tutors from those institutions, but does not operate under the aegis of the University of Oxford or those other institutions.