Sophos is officially its inaugural sponsor. Hacking games (THG) Virtu-os Community.

Virtu-os is a community of technology companies committed to creating a generation of ethical hackers. This marks an important milestone in our commitment to nurture young talent in cyber security.

THG’s mission is to advance young minds and inspire ethical hackers towards positive and impactful career paths, and through our sponsorship, Sophos aspires to support and mentor the talented individuals who will shape the future of cyber security. will give

Cybercriminals are constantly changing their attack methods, and it’s critical that we invest in tomorrow’s cybersecurity experts.

Recent reports suggest that by 2027, cybercrime could cost the world nearly $24 trillion. With a projected shortage of 12 million cybersecurity professionals, we need to act now to close the skills gap, and that’s exactly what we aim to do through our partnership with THG.

Fergus Hay, founder of Hacking Games, said:

We are in a silent social epidemic whereby most of today’s youth are today’s ‘hackers’, kids who know how to ‘hack’ – whether morally or not – as a result of being connected to the internet. , Forever Society Our common goal is to attract the attention of the youth (and the generation after them) who are already interested in hacking, and bring them positive career opportunities before they join the ‘dark forces’. . We are delighted to have Sophos as our first sponsor, and their support reinforces the much-needed trust and support in cyber security.

This happened recently. Reported80% of American children have tried hacking. Teenagers are becoming adept at hacking exploits with hackers typically hijacking social media accounts and/or stealing digital assets in video games such as Fortnite.

Sophos’ sponsorship of THG is consistent with a strong commitment to collaborating with law enforcement and government agencies. Like Sophos, the THG team has been actively working closely with prominent organizations including the FBI, the UK’s National Crime Agency, InterCOP, and the Netherlands High Tech Crime Unit.

This collaboration between public, private and public service organizations highlights the need for a unified approach to disrupting cybercrime and will enable THG to leverage global expertise and resources to empower young talent to pursue positive careers. can lead towards what ultimately benefits the society.

We are passionate about encouraging new talent in the cybersecurity industry, and The Hacking Games provide an excellent platform for young people to develop their interest, knowledge and skills and develop a new generation of ethical hackers. It’s also important for today’s career starters to know that cybersecurity is a well-paid and exciting industry that needs practitioners. Together, we create an even more flexible digital future.