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Internet Street Smarts: Cybersecurity as a Collective Right

Cyber Collective PROJECT
Internet Street Smarts: Cybersecurity as a Collective Right by Cyber Collective

credits

Title
  • Internet Street Smarts: Cybersecurity as a Collective Right
Entrant
  • Cyber Collective

About This Project

Summary

Internet Street Smarts is a grassroots digital literacy program by Cyber Collective that empowers marginalized communities to defend themselves against online harms. Through community microgrants, culturally relevant education, and local leadership, ISS decentralizes cybersecurity, transforming digital safety from a privilege into a collective right. We've reached 3.5M+ across 131 countries in 15+ languages, proving cybersecurity works when built with communities, not for them.

Goals & Objectives

Democratize digital safety by making cybersecurity education accessible, culturally relevant, and community-driven. Empower marginalized communities vulnerable to online threats with knowledge and tools to navigate digital spaces safely, building collective resilience against scams, surveillance.

Results & Impact

Reached 3.5M+ across 131 countries in 15+ languages. 94% of participants changed online behavior post-engagement. Distributed microgrants to 23 community leaders across every continent, reaching 747+ learners for under $5 per participant. Built global network of 100+ trained cyber advocates.

the team

Tazin Khan
  • Founder, CEO
  • Cyber Collective
Callie Rojewski
  • Chief Strategy Officer
  • Cyber Collective
Rebecca Richard
  • Head of Digital
  • Cyber Collective
Muriam Fancy
  • Head of Programming Operations
  • Cyber Collective
Isabella Panico
  • Youth Education and Innovation Fellow
  • Cyber Collective