![Luis Plascencia became interested in cybersecurity while competing in cyber competitions during high school. Today he helps create those competitions.](https://ceng.calpoly.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Luis4-2-768x512.jpg)
Prepared to Defend: Computer Science Student Luis Plascencia Has Been Groomed to Combat Cyber Threats
The cybersecurity industry faces challenges from a variety of foes with a wide range of goals. But whether they’re pursuing financial crimes, terrorism or acts of espionage, these cyber villains share at