Cyberattacks now touch every part of daily life, with phishing and ransomware driving more than 600 million incidents worldwide each day. In 2024, 90% of U.S. businesses were targeted, and even critical infrastructure has been compromised by something as simple as a leaked password. For Gen-Z, a generation living fully online, the risks will only grow as technology evolves. Quantum computing adds a new dimension; its power to break today’s encryption could jeopardize global security and economic stability even as it promises major breakthroughs.

Preparing for this future requires strong protections, resilient systems, and a workforce ready to respond. At ZETA, we are making sure Gen-Z leads in building cybersecurity and quantum resiliency. Through education, advocacy, and public-private partnerships, we push for smarter laws, stronger defenses, and training programs that equip our generation to secure the technologies of today and the innovations of tomorrow.