Aaron Tng, a Microsoft Student Ambassador and BlueHat Conference Speaker, joins Nic Fillingham on this week's episode of The BlueHat Podcast. Aaron shares how his curiosity during the pandemic in 2020, sparked by the surge in cyber-attacks, propelled him into the world of cybersecurity. Through dedicated self-learning and leveraging resources like the Microsoft Learn website, Aaron achieved multiple certifications, laying the foundation for his expertise in cybersecurity.  Aaron is also passionate about the impact of Cybersecurity on society and actively promoting K-12 Cybersecurity Awareness and Education. He unveils his comprehensive four-point plan, which encompasses fundamental courses, advanced studies, educator training, and real-life internship opportunities. Aaron emphasizes the importance of moving beyond surface-level internet safety education, advocating for a deeper understanding of secure coding and threat modeling.  

In This Episode You Will Learn:    

• The different resources utilized for Aaron’s cybersecurity education 
• Aspirations for the future of cybersecurity education 
• How Aaron founded a student-led nonprofit called Cyber Secure it 

Some Questions We Ask:     

• What challenges did you face presenting to the Washington State Board of Education? 
• How did you earn multiple cybersecurity certifications while still in high school? 
• Why do you believe it's crucial to move beyond surface-level internet safety? 

Resources:  

View Aaron Tng on LinkedIn    

View Wendy Zenone on LinkedIn 

View Nic Fillingham on LinkedIn 

Related Microsoft Podcasts:  

• Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast  
• Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson  
• Uncovering Hidden Risks  

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