Kyla Guru: You are a key piece to our national security. [Education] [Career Notes]
Sep 22, 2024
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Kyla Guru, the founder and CEO of Bits N' Bytes Cybersecurity Education and a Stanford University student, dives into her inspiring journey into cybersecurity. She discusses her transformation from a curious learner to a thought leader in the field. Kyla emphasizes the importance of engaging the community in cybersecurity education and urges young people to seize opportunities like internships and conferences. With her entrepreneurial spirit, she highlights the potential for innovation and the crucial role that informed individuals play in national security.
Kyla Guru emphasizes the importance of proactive cybersecurity education to empower the younger generation in protecting personal data.
Engaging with cybersecurity initiatives fosters curiosity and advocacy among youth, highlighting their role in enhancing community and national security.
Deep dives
The Impact of Data Brokers on Personal Privacy
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Youth Engagement in Cybersecurity Education
There is a growing interest and concern among the younger generation regarding cybersecurity and personal data protection. Initiatives like Bits and Bytes Cybersecurity Education aim to address the gap in understanding and proactive measures within communities by starting conversations at the elementary level. Young individuals, driven by curiosity, are seeking answers about their security and why it matters, which highlights the need for better educational resources in this field. By empowering youth with knowledge and involvement, they can play a critical role in enhancing national security and community safety.
Enjoy this special encore episode, where we are jjoined by Founder and CEO of nonprofit Bits N' Bytes Cybersecurity Education and undergraduate student at Stanford University, Kyla Guru shares her journey from GenCyber Camp to becoming a cybersecurity thought leader. Seeing the need. for cybersecurity education in her own community spurred Kyla into action engaging our civilian population in understanding their role in the cybersecurity space. Kyla recommends putting yourself out there: taking courses, getting more knowledge, getting internships, meeting people and going to conferences. Kyla thinks her generation has an inquisitive mind and feels that is where advocacy and education come in with cybersecurity. She shares for any young person "thinking about maybe starting something in security, this is definitely the time to do so." And, we thank Kyla for sharing her story with us.