During JPMorganChase’s Cybersecurity Awareness Week, we hosted a series of hands-on community engagement events designed to teach youth and seniors the fundamental principles of cybersecurity to help keep them safe. Continue reading to learn more about how these events underscore the importance of cyber education in protecting the communities we serve.
Igniting cyber passion at Global Impact Academy
By Candice Biamby and London Murray, Product Security
In celebration of Cybersecurity Awareness Week, the Atlanta Tech Center's cybersecurity team joined forces with the External Community Engagement workstream to inspire young minds at Global Impact Academy (GIA) STEM Magnet High School. Located in Fairburn, GA, GIA is home to 588 bright students from grades 9-12, offering diverse career pathways in advanced math and science, engineering, biotechnology, cybersecurity, game design, computer science and more.
This half-day event featured JPMorganChase’s Cybersecurity and Technology Controls employees sharing their personal journeys into the world of cybersecurity. They discussed the various career paths available to students passionate about the cybersecurity field. Students then participated in a series of engaging breakout sessions that explored the multifaceted domains of cybersecurity, including security engineering, governance, risk and compliance, and cyber operations.
The event was a great opportunity to connect with the next generation of STEM talent. The students of GIA impressed everyone and had so many insightful questions. Our team enjoyed vibrant interactions, including a memorable moment when students were asked about their AI usage, sparking curiosity, confessions and laughter. The students’ enthusiasm and inquisitiveness promise a bright future for the field of cybersecurity and was a nice way to wrap up Cybersecurity Awareness Week here at JPMorganChase.