Award winning Australian author promotes the urgency of global cyber education

Australian author Craig Ford wins two New York book awards, promoting global cyber education.

In Short

Australian author Craig Ford has won two international awards, raising awareness of his work promoting cyber education for children, particularly girls. His books encourage safe online habits and aim to change perceptions of the cyber security field as male-dominated.

Australian author and Co-founder and Executive Director at Cyber Unicorns, Craig Ford, has recently won two international book awards in New York, increasing global awareness of his work.

Craig is the co-founder and executive director of Cyber Unicorns, and his mission focuses on promoting cyber education globally.

His first award winning book Foresight, aimed at younger demographics encourages cyber education and is part of a broader initiative to inspire young girls to explore careers in technology.

Craig shared his experience writing for women in Security magazine, where he created a teenage female hacker character to spark interest in cyber careers among young girls.

He aims to change the perception of the cyber security field, often viewed as male-dominated, by showing it’s a welcoming space for all.

Craig’s other award-winning book, The Shadow World, has already reached 7,000 Australian students and aims to expand its impact further with the recent awards.

The book includes discussion prompts at the end of each chapter to facilitate conversations between children and adults about various cyber-related topics.

Craig insists that instilling good cyber habits in children at a young age is essential for their future safety online.

Given the digital nature of modern life and the increasing presence of AI, he believes that cyber education is crucial for today’s youth.

By providing children with foundational knowledge, they can navigate the digital landscape more safely.