- Yubico (YUBICO) enhances cybersecurity education by sponsoring over 20 youth-led hackathons globally.
- The company's Secure It Forward program has donated more than 65,000 YubiKeys to organizations in over 20 countries.
- Yubico aims to equip young innovators with practical cybersecurity experience and promote ethical hacking.
In a strategic move to bolster the next generation of cybersecurity experts, Yubico (YUBICO), a leader in hardware authentication, has empowered over 20 youth-led hackathons worldwide through its Secure It Forward initiative. The program provides YubiKeys and resources to foster collaboration, innovation, and hands-on cybersecurity experience, particularly among high school and college students.
Yubico's chief brand advocate, Ronnie Manning, emphasized the importance of equipping young leaders with necessary tools amid escalating global cyber threats. Through this initiative, the company is not only advancing its mission to secure the internet but also investing in real-world experiences for upcoming cybersecurity professionals.
Since its formalization in 2021, the Secure It Forward program has donated over 65,000 YubiKeys to hundreds of organizations, including high-profile nonprofits like The Civil Rights Defenders and The Anti-Defamation League. The initiative spans across 20+ countries, supporting hackathons at institutions such as the University of Texas at Dallas, where students gain critical, hands-on cybersecurity training outside traditional classroom settings.
Organizations supported by Yubico in its recent endeavors include BuildingBloCS in Singapore, Future Computing in the US, Hackclub Vidisha in India, and various Scrapyard events in the UK, US, and Australia. These efforts aim to drive innovation in cybersecurity, promote ethical hacking, and strengthen global internet security for businesses and communities alike.
For more information about Yubico’s Secure It Forward program, visit their website at [Yubico](http://www.yubico.com).
