Sophos has been named the first-ever supporter of The Hacking Games’ (THG) Virtu-os Community.
Virtu-os represents a consortium of tech enterprises dedicated to fostering a breed of moral hackers. This signifies a major milestone in our endeavor to nurture budding talent in the field of cybersecurity.
THG is striving to steer the youth towards ethical hacking and steer them towards constructive and impactful professional journeys. Through our backing, Sophos seeks to endorse and mentor gifted individuals who will shape the landscape of cybersecurity in days to come.
Malefactors in cyberspace are continuously evolving their attack tactics, underscoring the necessity of investing in the cybersecurity gurus of the future.
Recent studies hint at a potential global loss of nearly $24 trillion due to cybercrime by 2027. With an estimated shortage of 12 million cybersecurity experts, it’s imperative to act promptly to bridge this competency gap, a task we aim to tackle through our collaboration with THG.
Fergus Hay, the brain behind The Hacking Games, expressed:
We are facing a creeping societal epidemic where today’s young populace encompasses a large portion of present-day ‘hackers’, youngsters well-versed in the art of ‘hacking’, whether for virtuous intentions or otherwise, owing to growing up in an internet-connected, 24/7 society. Our shared objective is to captivate the interest of these youngsters (and those succeeding them) already intrigued by hacking, and illuminate the promising career pathways awaiting them, before they veer towards the ‘dark side.’ We are delighted to have Sophos as our maiden supporter, with their endorsement enhancing the faith and cooperation pivotal in cybersecurity.
There have been recent disclosures indicating that 80% of American juveniles have experimented with hacking. Adolescents are becoming adept in leveraging hacking exploits, with nascent hackers typically commencing by seizing control of social media accounts and/or purloining digital assets in games like Fortnite.
Sophos’ sponsorship of THG aligns well with its staunch dedication to collaborating with law enforcement and governmental bodies. Similar to Sophos, the THG team has actively been forging alliances with notable institutions, including the FBI, the UK’s National Crime Agency, InterCOP, and the Netherlands High Tech Crime Unit.
This collaboration among governmental bodies, private enterprises, and public service providers underscores the urgency for a unified stand against cybercrime and will empower THG to leverage worldwide expertise and resources to channel fledgling talent towards affirmative career paths that ultimately benefit society.
We are fervent about galvanizing fresh talent into the cybersecurity domain, and The Hacking Games offers an exceptional platform for youths to cultivate their passion, insight, and expertise, paving the way for a new wave of ethical hackers. It’s also vital for aspirant professionals to realize that cybersecurity is a lucrative and intriguing arena that is actively seeking practitioners. Collectively, we fortify an even more resilient digital tomorrow.
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