Are You Ready for the Matrix Challenge 2020?

The National Matrix Challenge 2020 is almost here. This cyber skills competition is open to every 11- to 17-year-old in the United Kingdom.

The first stage of Matrix Challenge is a fun digital game, which runs between the 20 January and 14 February 2020.

The Matrix Challenge will test participants knowledge of the computer misuse act, how to stay safe online and then really push those cyber skills. This whole stage will take around 35 minutes to complete.

Once stage one closes on Friday 14 February the top players from every region will be invited to a live mini-event where they will take on a number of challenging activities designed and delivered by the cyber security industry.

Each region will determine their top three in each age group who will then represent their region at the national live final.

The live final will take place in the south of England on Saturday 4 July, a contribution towards travel will be provided; full details of the venue will be released shortly.

The Matrix challenge is designed to bring the future of cyber security together with the industry; the challenge encompasses many of the Gatsby benchmarks.

The goal is to provide young people in the United Kingdom with an opportunity to learn about the legal use of their computing skills and put their knowledge to the test to compete for a place at our live final where they will meet a number of leading industry experts.

To support this initiative, we will be running a Cyber Roadshows during 20 January and 14 February 2020. Each session will involve an interactive delivery of the challenge as well as input from police representatives. Each session will last around 45 minutes.

There is no requirement for an engagement session to take part. The Matrix Challenge is a self-contained online game available at home, in schools, clubs or anywhere you have a device and access to the internet.

All 11- to 17-year-olds who reside in the United Kingdom are eligible to enter.

For more information and downloadable resources, please go to www.matrix-challenge.uk

Please help us by supporting and promoting Matrix Challenge 2020 and use the hashtag #matrixchallenge2020 on social media.

To register interested and any enquiries regarding the challenge or the Cyber Roadshows contact us via email at matrixchallenge@ersou.pnn.police.uk