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Inspiring the Next Generation of Cyber Defenders

Created by Aflac Global Security, CyberInspire is an award-winning cybersecurity awareness outreach program empowering local communities surrounding Aflac offices.

Promoting security awareness across all ages — and nurturing the next generation of cyber defenders through collaboration, innovative programs, and educational initiatives.

⭐ Award-Winning
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What we are

The Program

CyberInspire offers 3 tracks, each with tailored material to best serve the target audience. Offerings are flexible to meet the need of any organization and can be one-time, on-going, and virtual.

Operating since 2024 as a non-profit cybersecurity awareness program sponsored by Aflac.

HOW IT WORKS

Bringing CyberInspire to your community

Connect

Reach out about your school, organization, or community group. We'll discuss the audience, goals, and what kind of engagement makes sense.

Customize

Content is tailored to grade level and audience — from K–5 trusted-adults activities to high school career panels to adult scam-awareness workshops. Sessions can be one-time, ongoing, or virtual.

Deliver

CyberInspire volunteers — drawn from Aflac Global Security and partner organizations — bring the program to your space. Most engagements run from 15 minutes to a full day.

VISION
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To cultivate a safer, more resilient community where every member is equipped with knowledge and understanding to help protect themselves and others against cyber threats; and where younger members are inspired to be the next generation of cyber defenders.

Inside the Programs

A closer look at what each track delivers.

Elementary

Grades 3–5

Plus parents via PTA/PTO

  • Cyber bullying & online predators
  • Online presence & digital footprint
  • AI & virtual reality basics
  • Scam awareness
  • Password protection
  • PTA/PTO sessions: parental controls, privacy basics, family resources
Middle School

Grades 6–8

Builds on all elementary topics

  • Cybersecurity skills & career exploration
  • Hands-on interactive activities
  • Among Us: Cyber Edition
  • Hack the Hacker
High School

Grades 9–12

Builds on all middle school topics

  • Skills, career options & educational pathways
  • Deep-dive into cybersecurity tracks
  • Spotting employment scams
  • Incident response tabletop exercises
Program Options (In-Person)
One-Time Events (1–1.5 hrs) Ongoing (Quarterly) Train the Trainer Bi-Annual Camps (Nominated) Annual Event

What we do

Program Spotlights

From single-school visits to district-wide events, CyberInspire scales from intimate workshops to full-day signature programs.

Why This Matters

“If even one girl left thinking, ‘I could do this,’ then it was worth it.”

— Tera Ladner, Deputy Global CISO, Aflac

Empower Girls 2026

A day of hands-on cybersecurity for 800+ middle and high school girls from across Georgia and Alabama — sparking interest, building confidence, and showing what a future in cyber looks like.

📅 April 7, 2026 📍 Columbus Trade Center 🤝 Presented by Aflac 🎓 30+ schools, GA & AL 👥 800+ girls reached 🙌 ~100 volunteers (Aflac + CSU)

What the Day Delivered

  • Hands-on cybersecurity stations and interactive games
  • Career panels with women working across the cyber field
  • Keynote remarks from Aflac’s executive leadership
  • Direct mentor access — ~50 Columbus State University student volunteers on the floor
  • Energy, momentum, and a clear message: cyber needs you
Why This Matters

“With nearly half of global cyber threats focused on the US — and only 25% of the cybersecurity workforce being women — the need to educate and inspire is greater than ever.”

Careers Beyond the Keyboard

A full-day immersion bringing together 200+ young women from every middle and high school in the Muscogee County School District to explore careers across technology and cybersecurity.

📅 March 7, 2025 📍 Aflac Paul S. Amos Campus 🤝 Sponsored by Aflac 🎓 200+ students, MCSD

What the Day Delivered

  • Escape rooms and cyber trivia games
  • Virtual Reality headset experiences
  • Career conversations with women working across the cyber field
  • Keynote from Aflac’s Deputy CISO, Tera Ladner
  • Volunteer support from Aflac, the Cybersecurity Nexus Program, and Columbus State University

Activity Catalog

Flexible, hands-on activities designed to meet any audience where they are.

Among Us: Cyber Edition

Participants must complete 10 cyber tasks within a specified time — but beware, there are HACKERS among you!

15–18 people 5th–8th grade 45 min

Best in hallways or large open spaces.

Cyber Collaboration Art Project

Participants work together to create a collage exploring what ‘cyber’ means to them.

Any size All ages 15 min+

Materials needed: paper, markers.

Tabletop Discussions

Participants walk through real-world scenarios to explore how cyber incidents unfold and how to respond.

~10 per exercise 8th–12th grade 15 min+

Current scenarios cover social media takeover and corporate data breach.

Scam the Scammer

Teams profile a target — a teacher, instructor, or volunteer — and craft a convincing scam, flipping the attacker mindset to learn what makes scams work.

Any size 6th–12th grade 15 min+

Requires social media access for the target person.

Trusted Adults Activity

Students identify the trusted adults in their life they could turn to about online concerns or cyberbullying.

Any size K–5th grade 15 min+

Great take-home activity.

Cyber Security Activity Workbook

A workbook of color pages and activities centered on cybersecurity themes — engaging for younger learners.

Any size K–5th grade 15 min+

Great take-home activity.

Guest Speakers

Cyber professionals available for career days, panels, and themed talks — from awareness to incident response.

Any size All ages 15 min+

Topics include awareness, social engineering, careers, and incident response.

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Successful Events

Over 5,900 people reached across 20+ events and growing.

CSU GenCyber Camp

May 2024
34 campers 2 hours Among Us: Cyber Edition What Is Cyber? Craft Women in Cyber Panel
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Girls Inc

July 2024
23 girls 2 sessions 1.5 hours Among Us: Cyber Edition What Is Cyber? Craft Scam the Scammer
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Boys & Girls Club Series

A two-event partnership across one week — single workshop, then leadership summit follow-up.

July 10, 2024
20 students 2 sessions 45 minutes Among Us: Cyber Edition
July 18, 2024
22 students City-Wide Teen Leadership Summit Tabletop Cyber Exercises Cyber Career Exposure
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Resources

A growing library of cybersecurity awareness content, career guidance, and classroom toolkits — built for schools, families, and adult learners. New resources are added as the program grows.

Security Awareness Library

Plain-language explainers on phishing, passwords, multi-factor authentication, and online safety — written for learners of all ages.

Coming soon

Career Pathways

Guides to cybersecurity careers, certifications, and educational paths — for students exploring the field and career-changers entering it.

Coming soon

Teacher Toolkits

Downloadable lesson plans, slide decks, and classroom activities for educators bringing cybersecurity awareness into their curriculum.

Coming soon
Available now

Try Stop The Pwnage

An interactive cybersecurity awareness game covering passwords, phishing, app permissions, data breaches, and multi-factor authentication. Free to play in any browser.

Play the game →

Get involved

For Schools

K–12 educators and administrators wanting to bring CyberInspire programming to their school — tailored from elementary trusted-adults activities through high school career panels.

Request a school program

For Vendors & Sponsors

Companies wanting to sponsor events, contribute resources, or partner on initiatives that grow the next generation of cyber defenders.

Become a sponsor

For Volunteers

Cybersecurity professionals, students, and community members wanting to volunteer at events or join the program team.

Volunteer with us

Bring CyberInspire to your organization

Corporate, civic, or community organizations wanting to host CyberInspire programming for their staff or members.

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