Under The Surface:
A C4Y Podcast
What really shapes our lives online? From digital habits to untold stories, Under the Surface brings you fresh perspectives, honest conversations, and voices that matter, all led by the teens of Cyber For Youth.
Inside a Cybersecurity Journey: Insights from Ms. Amy McLaughlin
Featuring members: Mekhla Godbole and Professor Earlence Fernandes
Episode 3
Join us for this episode with Ms. Amy McLaughlin, Project Director of Cybersecurity and Network and Systems Design at CoSN, where she leads initiatives to strengthen digital safety in K-12 education. Amy has spent her career helping schools and organizations stay safe in an increasingly digital world, and her work has earned her recognition from the Women Tech Network with nominations for Cybersecurity Leader of the Year and a Lifetime Achievement Award. Tune in to her journey, the mentors and experiences that shaped her path, and the lessons she’s learned!
The Balance of Technology and Security with Professor Earlence Fernandes
Featuring members: Mekhla Godbole and Professor Earlence Fernandes
Episode 2
Join us for our second episode with Professor Earlence Fernandes, an Associate Professor of Computer Science and Systems Security at UC San Diego. He has been dedicated when creating experiments and projects, helping us expand our knowledge on the evolving field of cybersecurity. Professor Fernandes has a goal of allowing technology to be beneficial without online threats. Discover how Professor Fernandes overcame challenges in his career and his perseverance to make such great accomplishments. Learn about his key takeaways from his experiences and his thoughts on cybersecurity today!
Featuring members: Natasha Gumpula and Dr. Melissa Dark
Episode 1
Featuring members:
Join us for our inaugural episode with Dr. Melissa Dark, founder DARK Enterprises and Teach Cyber, who has spent countless years transforming cybersecurity education. Dr. Dark is on a mission to democratize cyber education by bringing it from graduate programs down to high school classrooms. Discover how she's empowering secondary school educators and addressing the critical cybersecurity workforce shortage through innovative educational pathways. Learn about her journey and her takeaways as a dedicated professional in developing cyber education.