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Washington, D.C. – Congressman John Duarte (CA-13) announced that Christian Diaz of Modesto won the 2023 Congressional App Challenge (CAC) for California's 13th District. 

Christian Diaz is an 11th-grade student at Ceres High School. His innovative app, SafeNet CyberSecurity, is a tool designed to fortify internet safety. It offers password creation, secure storage, instant protective alerts, and educational resources about potential and current cyber threats.

The increasing risks of data breaches and cyber-attacks inspired Diaz to create SafeNet CyberSecurity. SafeNet empowers users with a powerful and user-friendly tool to manage their digital security.

"I congratulate Christian for winning this year's Congressional App Challenge and applaud his outstanding achievement," said Congressman John Duarte. "His app, SafeNet CyberSecurity, demonstrates exceptional innovation and addresses a critical need for internet safety. Christian's dedication and technical expertise are commendable. I look forward to seeing his continued contributions to our Valley community”

The House of Representatives established the CAC to inspire students to explore coding and technology. This year, the competition saw a record number of participants, with 11,334 students competing and 3,645 fully functioning apps submitted.

For more information about the Congressional App Challenge, visit www.congressionalappchallenge.us.