100 Greats 1921-2021
Cyber security
Northern Ireland is a world leader in cybersecurity. The UK’s Centre for Secure Information Technologies (CSIT) is based at Queen’s University, Belfast. It was founded in 2009 and is the UK’s Innovation and Knowledge Centre for cybersecurity. Its mission is to conduct major research in the field of secure information technologies and it is committed to making the UK the safest place to live and work online.
Leading US cybersecurity firms have chosen Northern Ireland as their international investment location. Five leading US cybersecurity companies have opened operations in Northern Ireland.
Lesson Plans
Tasks
Why is cybersecurity so important? Think about potential online security threats or dangers.
Area(s) of Learning
Science and Technology
Mathematics and Numeracy
Language and Literacy
The World Around Us
Skills and Capabilities
Cross-Curricular Skills
Communication
Using Mathematics
Using ICT
Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities
Managing Information
Working with Others
Being Creative
Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making
Self-Management
Decade
2000s
Aspects of NI life
Science/STEM/Invention
Attitudes and Dispositions
Commitment-determination-resourcefulness
Community spirit
Concern for others
Curiosity
Flexibility
Integrity-moral courage
Openness to new ideas
Personal responsibility
Respect
Self-confidence
Tolerance