The world wide web is exactly what it is, the world WIDE web. In a cyber world filled with dark webs, viruses, and thieves, how secure are we? As a Cyber Security Specialist Tazin shares why language is the key to unlocking digital security and keeping our personal data personal. Bangladeshi-American, Tazin Khan, believes everyone deserves to know how to protect themselves online. As a cybersecurity specialist of 10 years with a focus on program compliance, third party risk management, and product mapping for Fortune 500 companies, she has an acute understanding of transforming problems into product solutions and translating product benefits into the customer’s environment.

In 2019, Tazin mobilized her community and founded Cyber Collective in an effort to increase awareness of the importance of digital protection. Today, Cyber Collective is recognized by Forbes as “the only women of color owned and operated community-centered research organization that focuses on data ethics, privacy, and cybersecurity research.” Tazin and her team at Cyber Collective are dedicated to ensuring all peoples’ safety and needs are prioritized by the next generation of technology leaders and builders. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx