NBA All-Star Pascal Siakam, his PS43 Foundation, and Cyber Nations have launched Unbreakable, a global cyber-learning program and online community designed to empower young people with essential digital safety skills. PS43, focused on financial literacy, sports, and life skills, has partnered with Cyber Nations, a leading advocate for cyber literacy, to create this impactful initiative. To further enhance Unbreakable, they’ve partnered with Protexxa, an advanced AI-powered cybersecurity company, to provide a digital self-care tool to protect Gen Z and Alpha generations.
“When I learned about the threats kids face online, I realized kids need support to navigate the digital world safely,” said NBA All-Star and PS43 founder Pascal Siakam. “With Unbreakable, we’re building a program that’s sustainable, scalable, and designed to instill lifelong digital habits. We’re teaching kids everywhere how to be vigilant and resilient online.”
Launching today, November 20 (World Children’s Day), Unbreakable is poised to address the urgent need to seal the gap in cybersecurity education worldwide. Many educational systems struggle with outdated curricula, limited funding, and a lack of cybersecurity expertise, leaving young people ill-equipped for the digital age. This program will shed light on real-world cyber threats, teaching young people how to identify vulnerabilities and protect themselves online.
An integrated platform like Unbreakable is hard to find and often not easy to use. Every day, 500,000 children encounter online sexual predators (Internet Watch Foundation), and 60% of youth have faced cyber threats such as phishing and malware (International Telecommunication Union). In 2021 alone, a staggering 1 million children fell victim to identity theft, resulting in losses totaling $2.6 billion (Javelin Strategy & Research). Unbreakable’s free online courses and in-school training will empower young people to identify scams, recognize digital red flags, and secure their digital footprint, mitigating these risks.
“Cyber literacy is a human right. Through Unbreakable, we’re not only empowering kids to protect themselves online but also laying the groundwork for a generation that can thrive confidently and responsibly in the digital world.” – Claudette McGowan, CEO of Protexxa and Chair of Cyber Nations Foundation.
Powered by Protexxa’s AI-powered platform, the Unbreakable program enables kids and parents to assess their online safety and will offer:
- Live monthly cyber training webinars, starting January 2025.
- Identify leaks of personal information, alerting young people to passwords or other sensitive data breaches.
- Enhance cyber knowledge and skills through regular online education sessions that build resilience in the face of cyber threats.
Learn more about Unbreakable, Cyber Nations, and Protexxa.
-Jon Jones