A CSNP newsletter highlighting the African Union presentation, youth education programs, webinars, new leadership team members, and ways to get involved with the organization.
It's that time of year when fresh-faced students head back to the classroom after a summer off. Here at CSNP, we know that cybersecurity can never take a break. That's why one of our main tenets has always been to provide education every month.
Our back-to-school theme is especially apropos this month, as we're excited to continue our youth education with a special Cybersecurity Saturday for Middle Schoolers (designed for children ages 10-14), hosted on the Gather.town platform. Middle schoolers had the opportunity to dive into the world of cybersecurity, taking part in a customized virtual escape game.
And if you're new to CSNP, want to introduce someone else to our nonprofit, or you just want to get some face time with our team, tune in for a presentation from CSNP's leadership, where you'll hear about how we're working hard for you, and where you'll have an opportunity to ask your burning questions.
African Union Presentation: Securing the Digital Future of Africa
On July 11, 2023, CSNP Chief Business Officer and co-founder Abdel Sy Fane presented at the African Union ECOSOCC Citizens Forum on Democracy and Digital Governance in Nairobi, Kenya. In this talk, Abdel explored the opportunities and risks of technology in Africa. He discussed the expanding use of technology and its economic potential, along with the cybersecurity challenges faced by the continent. Abdel highlighted the need for cybersecurity readiness and introduced the three-tier strategy of the CSNP organization. He analyzed African cyber threats, including ransomware, social engineering, disinformation, and weak privacy policies, and explained CSNP's security training program, cyber awareness initiatives, and cybersecurity advisory services.
Featured Blog Posts
InfoSec Community Outreach Tips, Part 1: Public Libraries - by Tracy Z. Maleeff
It's not unusual for public librarians to take on responsibilities akin to being a social worker, a tax form consultant, and maybe even a therapist in addition to their regular responsibilities. Senior Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Analyst Tracy Maleeff shares helpful steps on how to bring your valuable expertise to your community through library presentations.
Amateur Insights: The Road to Cyber - by Catarina Pottle
The CSNP blog series Across the Gender Spectrum continues with this post from recent Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity graduate Catarina Pottle, who shares the opportunities and challenges she's experienced that have allowed her to expand her understanding of what it means to be a woman in cybersecurity.
Zarina Harrison Joins CSNP Leadership Team
CSNP is thrilled to welcome its newest member of the leadership team: Zarina Harrison, Director of Onboarding and Recruitment. Zarina is a talent acquisition pro with more than a decade of experience in recruiting and organizational development. Her expertise in talent management, organizational development, and the technology sector has enabled innovation through service to others.
Connect with CSNP
Interested in getting more involved with CSNP? Here are several ways you can:
- Join the online Slack community
- Follow, like, and repost on LinkedIn
- Check out our Twitter
- See a wealth of content on YouTube
- Speak at an event
- Become a CSNP volunteer
- Donate - every dollar goes directly to keeping CSNP running
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