London, UK – 25 September 2024 – Teens in AI, an initiative committed to empowering the next generation to explore a future in technology and artificial intelligence, is excited to announce the launch of a ground-breaking series of Cyber Security courses developed in collaboration with Sage, a Teens in AI Platinum Partner, and a global leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses.
As part of this partnership, Sage, powered by Sage Foundation, is developing a series of AI Adventures courses tailored to teens aged 11 to 19, aimed at providing them with essential cyber security skills. The first course in the series, ‘Understanding Cyber Security’, delivered at beginner level, is set to release on 7 October 2024, with an intermediate course to follow later in the year.
Our AI Adventures courses are designed to nurture a generation of informed and responsible digital citizens. By exploring the intersection of AI and cyber security, these courses empower teens to understand and address online risks, safeguarding their digital environments. Whether they are new to the field or looking to deepen their understanding, our courses provide the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and secure the digital landscape, fostering a safer and more resilient online future for all.
Aaron Harris, Chief Technology Officer at Sage, comments: “At Sage, we’re deeply committed to empowering the next generation with the skills and knowledge to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world. By partnering with Teens in AI, we’re not only delivering essential cyber security training but also inspiring young people to explore the broader opportunities within technology. These courses are designed to provide teens with the foundational skills needed to navigate today’s complex online landscape, ensuring they have the tools to protect themselves and others as they step into the digital future.“
Sage’s Principal Offensive Security Specialist, Gavin Johnson-Lynn, is delivering the series. He brings over two decades of experience in software development and cyber security. As an ethical hacker, Gavin leverages his expertise to protect business assets and share knowledge through speaking engagements and publications.
Teens in AI Founder and CEO, Elena Sinel, adds: “Cyber security is a crucial field in today’s digital age, and it’s imperative that we equip young people with the knowledge and skills to navigate this landscape safely. Our partnership with Sage allows us to offer top-tier learning experiences that not only educate but also inspire teens to pursue careers in tech and make a positive impact on their communities. It Is especially important for teens to understand the intersection between AI and cyber security, with these courses empowering them to identify online risks, safeguarding their digital environments.”
‘Understanding Cyber Security’ beginner course outline:
Teens will learn to think like both a ‘hacker’ and a ‘defender’ gaining skills that will help them protect both themselves and others online. They will explore the fundamentals of cyber security, and will get hands-on experience with tools like Burp Suite, identify and exploit vulnerabilities in web applications, and understand how to defend against real-world cyber threats. This course covers web traffic analysis, installing and using proxy tools, understanding web vulnerabilities, web security with OWASP and broken access control and injection exploitation. It offers practical learning with challenges and quizzes. It is 3+ hours in duration and delivered 100% online and self-paced for completion over the course of a week. The first course in the series will be available from 7 October 2024. Visit our AI Adventures Courses page to learn more.
As part of the launch programme, Teens in AI is set to host a webinar on Ethical Hacking as part of its Teens in Action Forum series on Thursday, 3 October 2024. Delivered by Sage and powered by Sage Foundation, this webinar is designed to give teens an insider’s view into the world of cyber security. The session will introduce the principles of ethical hacking, demonstrating how professionals use these skills to protect and secure digital landscapes. As well as hear stories of what it is like, as a young professional, to work in cyber security teams. Teens should not miss this opportunity to get a head start and gain insight into what it means to be a digital guardian in today’s interconnected world. Teens can sign up here.
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About Teens in AI
Launched in 2018 at the United Nations AI for Good Global Summit, Teens in AI is a social impact-driven initiative that inspires teens to explore a future in tech and AI through collaborative, hands-on learning experiences. Since its inception, Teens in AI has been instrumental in guiding over 15,000 young minds across 60 countries, leading initiatives that resonate with UN Sustainable Development Goals. It provides teens, aged 12 to 18, the platform and knowledge to create AI solutions with societal benefit at their core. They believe in harnessing technology to create a fair world where everyone has equal opportunity to maximise their potential. By encouraging diverse perspectives, Teens in AI acts as a catalyst for change, inspiring the next generation of responsible leaders, innovators, and technologists from all walks of life to shape the world of tomorrow.
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About Sage
Sage exists to knock down barriers so everyone can thrive, starting with the millions of small and mid-sized Businesses served by us, our partners and accountants. Customers trust our finance, HR and payroll software to make work and money flow. By digitising business processes and relationships with customers, suppliers, employees, banks and governments, our digital network connects SMBs, removing friction and delivering insights. Knocking down barriers also means we use our time, technology and experience to tackle digital inequality, economic inequality and the climate crisis.
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