About

Access to tech and cyber is an unalienable right.

1600 Avenue is a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 30-0160254) whose mission is to ensure everyone has the fundamental right to access cybersecurity learning, digital protection, and a safe internet.

In today's digital world, preserving unalienable rights — privacy, education, opportunity — requires that cybersecurity be accessible to everyone. Our organization's programs are known internationally, but our operations are proudly rooted in Silicon Valley and Los Angeles.

Portrait of a 1600 Avenue community member

We advocate.

Diversity and inclusion in STEM through our flagship Hip Hop Tech Leaders program.

We convene.

Annual AI & Cyber PlayCon STEM conference at UC Berkeley for at-risk teens.

We teach.

Education and training on data privacy, online security, and cyber literacy — for the communities most vulnerable to attacks.

We build.

Tools like our Social Media Body Guard app to help people protect their rights, privacy, and freedoms online.

We protect.

All Things Cyber connects businesses, families, and communities with cybersecurity services they need to thrive securely.

We show up.

Resources for communities most vulnerable to cyber attacks — especially in times of crisis.

Powered by people.

1600 Avenue does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, or sexual preference. We use technology for good, and put that power back into the hands of the people.