CYT2 (Cyber Youth Think Tank)

Empowering the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Leaders

The Cyber Youth Think Tank (CYT2) is a youth-focused initiative under the Cyber Education, Research, and Resilience Foundation (CERRF). It addresses the urgent cybersecurity skills shortage in London by nurturing, engaging, and empowering young people aged 12–25—particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. Through interactive workshops, hackathons, and think tank sessions, CYT2 equips participants with the technical knowledge and hands-on skills needed to thrive in today's digital landscape.

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Table of Contents

1. Project Overview
2. Repository Structure
3. Curriculum
4. Evaluation
5. Contributing
6. Contact

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Project Overview

• Objectives

  • Skill Development: Provide practical cybersecurity workshops and resources.
  • Diversity & Inclusion: Bridge the representation gap by engaging marginalized communities.
  • Innovation: Foster creative thinking through hackathons and mentorship sessions.

• Key Activities

  • Interactive Workshops: Hands-on learning experiences covering topics like penetration testing and incident response.
  • Hackathons: Collaborative problem-solving sessions that challenge participants to solve real-world cybersecurity issues.
  • Think Tank Sessions: Opportunities for youth to brainstorm, discuss emerging threats, and propose cutting-edge solutions.

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Repository Structure

The repository focuses on the publicly exposed curriculum and evaluation materials.

CYT2/ ├── README.md # Current file (project overview) ├── curriculum/ # Learning modules, workshops, and hackathon materials └── evaluation/ # Feedback forms and evaluation reports

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Curriculum

Inside the curriculum folder, you will find:

• interactive_workshops

  • penetration_testing_basics.md
  • incident_response.md
  • social_engineering_awareness.md

• hackathons

  • monthly_challenges.md
  • guidelines.md
  • resources/ (any supporting materials)

• think_tank_sessions

  • session_schedule.md
  • guest_speakers.md

These documents outline cybersecurity fundamentals and event-specific resources. They’re designed to help participants learn hands-on techniques, gain real-world insight, and stay updated on emerging threats.

Evaluation

Inside the evaluation folder, you will find:

• feedback_forms

  • participant_feedback.md
  • mentor_feedback.md

• evaluation_reports

  • quarterly_reviews/ (placeholder for consolidated progress reports)

Use these materials to assess and improve workshops, hackathons, and other CYT2 programs. Feedback helps the team continuously refine content, ensuring it remains relevant and accessible.

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Contributing

We welcome contributions to expand or improve these resources! If you have an idea for a new workshop topic, a suggested change, or additional resources:

1. Fork this repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or fix.
3. Commit your changes with clear and descriptive messages.
4. Open a Pull Request detailing the rationale behind your contribution.

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Contact

If you have questions, suggestions, or want to collaborate, feel free to reach out:

• Organization: CERRF
• Email: info@cerrf.org

Thank you for supporting CYT2 and helping us empower young cybersecurity talent!