NCF #CyberChats Podcast Season 3, Episode 14: Celebrating 50 Episodes with Teenage Cybersecurity Founder Ethan Zhang – Empowering the Next Generation
Listen to the Podcast on 27 March 2025
Episode Details
Welcome to Episode 14 of #CyberChats Season 3! (Available on 27 March)
We’re celebrating a major milestone in Episode 50 of #CyberChats with an inspiring conversation featuring Ethan Zhang, a high school senior and cybersecurity trailblazer from Portland, Oregon.
As the Co-founder and President of Youth Cyber Defender, Ethan is transforming how students across the country learn and engage with cybersecurity. From leading over 30 training sessions to securing small businesses’ digital infrastructure, Ethan is shaping the future of cyber defense one student at a time.
In this special episode, we dive deep into his journey, the impact of his nonprofit, and the importance of cybersecurity education. Plus, hear about his incredible achievements, including winning the National Cyber Scholarship and being named a 2024 Prudential Emerging Visionary! Tune in for an energizing conversation that will inspire the next generation of cyber defenders.
Topics discussed: cybersecurity education, cyber challenges, high school cybersecurity, business owner, young entrepreneur
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