Nigeria - Startup under 3 years old

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YAC is a youth-driven intervention aimed at reducing the involvement of young people in cybercrime activities in Nigeria. This project seeks to support young ones by addressing their vulnerabilities & helping them develop positive skills as an alternative

01.01 Décrivez votre startup en détail

Cybersecurity Education Initiative (CYSED) is a youth-led non-profit organization committed to preventing cybercrime, advancing cybersecurity and promoting digital development in Africa through innovative, sustainable education and advocacy. CYSED aims to promote a safer digital space by empowering individuals, organizations, and communities with the necessary knowledge, skills and tools to tackle the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape. Our key thematic areas include Digital Inclusion, Cybersecurity Awareness, Capacity Building, Cyber Diplomacy, Research, Development & Innovation, and Digital Rights & Data Privacy.

01.02 Quel est le problème principal que vous essayez de résoudre ?

Cybercrime is a serious issue that negatively impacts socioeconomic, and political dynamics, and structures. Cybercrime as an empire would be the world's third-largest economy, this will cost the world over $10.5 trillion annually by 2025. This is a global concern and the perpetrators are everywhere including Nigeria which has been identified as a hot spot in the global stage . The involvement of our youth is caused by many factors including poverty, and low level of education amongst others. It is essential to address this issue by reducing the number of people involved in cybercrime and preventing those with a high risk of getting involved, especially young people, who are more vulnerable to being lured into it. The Youth Against Cybercrime intervention aims to tackle this problem by providing alternative pathways to these young people.

01.03 Dites-nous quels sont les principaux avantages et/ou bénéfices de l'utilisation du produit/service fourni par votre startup (au moins 3).

Below are the Major benefits of this project: - To reduce the involvement of young people in cybercrime by providing alternative pathways to at-risk youth with comprehensive digital or vocational skills training. - To facilitate meaningful internship opportunities for participants to apply their acquired skills in real-world settings and a means of economic Upliftment. - To gradually change the negative narrative of Nigerians in the global, as we actively combat this societal disfunction. - To equip at-risk youths with the mental strength and positive mindset necessary to resist engaging in anti-social behaviour or criminal activities. - To equip participants with entrepreneurial skills to make a legitimate source of livelihood. - To raise awareness of the potential consequences of illegal or unethical behaviours online

01.04 Veuillez décrire précisément à qui s'adresse le produit/service de votre startup. Quels sont les bénéficiaires visés ?

The primary target beneficiaries of this project will be at-risk youth between the age of 16 - 25 in hot zones(geographical location with high rate of SOC activities e.g Lagos ,Edo, Ogun e.t.c) who are at risk of engaging in cybercrime. The project will also benefit the wider community by reducing the impact of cybercrime and promoting a safer digital environment.

01.05 Quand votre entreprise a-t-elle été créée ?

07/02/2023

01.06 Vendez-vous déjà votre produit/service ?

Oui

01.07 Combien y a-t-il de propriétaires de votre entreprise en plus de vous ?

2

01.08 Parmi les autres propriétaires, combien sont des femmes ?

0

01.09 Veuillez décrire le profil des autres propriétaires de votre startup (compétences, expérience, etc.).

Moses Joshua - He is a Cybersecurity Engineer and a Digital Development consultant, with 4 years of working experience. He is a skilled project manager with several international projects working for TAG International. He also has some industry-recognized awards and cybersecurity certificates. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjofcyber/ Oluwatobi Ayodele is a multifaceted cybersecurity professional, with experience covering different cybersecurity verticals from government, telcos, fintech and private consultancy. He's a Certified Information Systems Security Professional - CISSP and also a certified ethical hacker. He is also serves as an Security Engineer, where he conducts comprehensive security assessments and audits across a wide spectrum of technologies and networks. https://www.linkedin.com/in/oluwatobi-ayodele/

01.10 Si vous avez un site web, une page sur les médias sociaux (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin...) ou une application, veuillez fournir le(s) lien(s) ici :

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01.11 Quel est le secteur d'activité qui décrit le mieux votre entreprise ?

Services publics

02.01.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Pas de pauvreté'

4

02.01.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.02.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Faim Zéro'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.02.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

One of the major obstacles to food security in Nigeria is the cost of food. Our current climate, marked by banditry and insurgency, has made trade routes dangerous and unplowable. Additionally, the hike in fuel prices has significantly increased transportation fees, further driving up the cost of transporting food across the country. Using technology and education, CYSED has been able to promote digital development for women traders in Plateau State through the initiative "Digital Literacy For Women Traders" (DL4WT). This initiative aims to provide these women with digital empowerment to market their businesses online, allowing them to communicate directly with diverse market opportunities, especially the final consumer. By cutting out the middlemen who tend to inflate prices, this initiative helps bring a level of price control. This initiative aligns with SDG Target 2.3: "By 2030, double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers, in particular women.."

02.03.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Bonne Santé et Bien Être'

2

02.03.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.04.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Éducation de Qualité'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

As our name implies, "Cybersecurity Education Initiative," we aim to promote a safer digital space by empowering individuals, organizations, and communities with the necessary education, skills, and tools to tackle the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape. Our organization is committed to preventing cybercrime and advancing cybersecurity in Africa through innovative and sustainable education and advocacy. The "Youth Against Cybercrime" project closely aligns with Target 4.4 of this Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), which aims to substantially increase the number of youth & adults who have relevant skills, including technical & vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs, and entrepreneurship. These relevant skills and education provide an alternative path away from cybercrime. Nigeria is a great talent hub in the world. With the right education, we can create model citizens who contribute positively to their immediate community and help keep the community safe from cybercrime.

02.05.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Égalité entre les Sexes'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.05.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Recent statistics highlight the extent of this digital gender gap, particularly in regions like Nigeria, where women lag behind men in internet access by 37%. Plateau State, reflects this trend, underscoring the urgent need to address digital inequality and empower women traders with essential digital skills. Our organization in a bid to bridge this digital divide organized a transformative initiative "Digital Literacy For Women Traders" - DWALT which objecctive aimed at bridging the digital divide and empowering women traders in Plateau State. These women are engaged in diverse businesses such as poultry farming, livestock trading, foodstuff stores, rice processing, vegetable and fruit sales, general trading, animal food production, spare parts sales, and traditional food processing like smoked fish and crayfish. This initiative perfectly aligns with target 5.b of this sustainable development goal

02.06.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Eau Propre et Assainissement'

2

02.06.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.07.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Énergie Propre et Abordable'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

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02.08.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Travail Décent et Croissance Économique'

6

02.08.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Our project aims to provide at-risk youth with a viable alternative to cybercrime by providing skills and education that can serve as an alternative. Our target beneficiaries are from communities with limited opportunities and circumtanially

02.09.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Industrie, Innovation et Infrastructure'

4

02.09.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.10.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Réduction des Inégalités'

2

02.10.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.11.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Villes et Communautés Durables'

2

02.11.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.12.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Consommation et Production Responsables'

2

02.12.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.13.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Lutte contre les Changements Climatiques'

2

02.13.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.14.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Sous-Marine'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.14.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.15.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Terrestre'

1 -pas du tout d'accord

02.15.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.16.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Paix, Justice et Institutions Efficaces'

2

02.16.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.17.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Parteneriats pour la Réalisation des Objectifs'

4

02.17.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

06.01 Un grand nombre de clients utilisent déjà un produit/service très similaire au nôtre.

2

06.02 Notre produit/service représente un type de produit/service entièrement nouveau

6

06.03 Notre produit/service pourrait être décrit comme une nouvelle technologie

5

06.04 Notre produit/service est une amélioration d'un produit ou d'un service existant

2

06.05 Notre produit/service pourrait être décrit comme une extension d'une gamme de produits ou de services

5

06.06 Notre produit/service répond à une demande ou à un besoin qui n'a pas été satisfait par d'autres produits/services.

4

06.07 Notre produit/service est une nouvelle version d'un ancien produit/service

2

06.08 Justification

Over the years, the approach to tackling cybercrime has primarily focused on arresting the perpetrators, overlooking the fact that cybercrime is a societal dysfunction that cannot simply be arrested away. Our approach is prevention. We aim to cut off the problem at its source by targeting those at risk of engaging in cybercrime or those who have just started and can still backtrack before fully committing to a life of crime. We have implemented several initiatives as test beds to evaluate and refine our approaches, continually improving our methods and impact.

06.09 Analyse compétitive

Currently, there is no other organization taking the fight to cybercrime like we are. We are precise about our approaches and target identification to ensure we reach bright minds before crime does. Our curriculum goes beyond just imparting skills. We have infused several components into our approach, including resilience-building sessions, psychological support, movie screenings, safe space discussions, and one-on-one mentoring sessions to ensure we change their mindset holistically.

11.05 Menez-vous des actions au sein de votre communauté pour promouvoir le rôle des femmes entrepreneurs ?