Our digital world is exciting, but it can also be a dangerous place if you don’t know how to protect yourself.
Learn how we are keeping our communities safe through innovative education, training and research. Our latest project is The Cyber Trust Family Internet Safety Project
About The Trust
The Cyber Trust was founded in March 2017 as the opportunities and dangers of the digital revolution were becoming increasingly apparent. Our vision is to help children and vulnerable people access the digital world safely and securely while at the same time enjoying the benefits of the digital environment.
We aim to advance the education and protection of the citizens of the United Kingdom in the area of personal cyber security through training, education, research and the development of individual capabilities, paying particular attention to those most at risk.
Projects
Designed to help young people stay safe online, our SpeakOut! app explores topics including bullying, body image, grooming, fake news and more.
Developed in conjunction with The University of Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire Constabulary, local schools and Guiding for Gloucestershire our app has now been rolled out nationwide and we are adding regular storylines. A news item on SpeakOut! is here. Download the app and find out more here.
Status: Demonstrator
Development: Next stages awaited
We have collaborated with the ITU Child Online Protection (COP) team, a specialised agency of The UN, since 2021 in the development of their AskMe App available from September 2023.
AskMe builds on the SpeakOut! concept. Two or more characters discuss topics around online safety and deal with the issues they encounter.
Status: Completed
Development: By ITU
Our latest project involves demonstrating, evaluate and promote differing family protection tools and to promote their use to protect children.
We will promote family discussion regarding the risks family members face using online systems and services and will also provide information and video instructions on how to set up and manage some of the family protection systems currently available: The Cyber Trust Family Internet Safety Project.
Status: Initial Survey of Families
Development: Survey results published
CybergamesUK, CyberLand and CSCUK Ltd
At the end of March 2025 Cyber Security Challenge UK will be closing after 15 brilliant years. The good news is that much of their popular content, including CybergamesUK.com, CyberLand, their Teaching/Lesson plans and much more has been donated to The Cyber Trust and is available either on this website, or the CybergamesUK.com website so please bookmark those and update your links!
Resources
Take a look at the huge list of resources we have compiled to help you and your loved ones stay safe online. Initially created as a response to the Covid pandemic, we have assembled a list of useful resources for pupils, teachers and parents. These remain useful – please take a look here and email us if you would like to contribute to our listing.
We have been recognised at The National Cyber Awards in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and for the next in 2025, and were proud winners of The Not-for-Profit Team of the Year award at the Cyber Security Awards 2017.
We would like to thank all of the brilliant organisations that support The Cyber Trust
Equipping people with the knowledge necessary to protect themselves and their communities online.