As part of the CyberEscape project, this research phase aimed to gather insights into cybersecurity awareness among young people in Romania and Türkiye. Our goal is to equip youth with the skills needed to navigate the digital world safely and critically. To achieve this, it was essential to first understand who our participants are and the diverse youth contexts they represent.

Through collaborative efforts by the project partners—Belen Kaymakamlığı (Türkiye), ALT357 (Bucharest), and Alfa Research Center (Oradea)—we collected and analyzed data comparing Romanian and Turkish respondents. This allowed us to identify key differences in cybersecurity threats, learning needs, and digital behaviors. The findings reflect a wide range of backgrounds, age groups, and educational stages, highlighting the potential impact of tailored cybersecurity education across varied youth environments.