Sophos is formally the inaugural sponsor of The Hacking Video games’ (THG) Virtu-os Neighborhood.
Virtu-os is a group of expertise firms dedicated to making a era of moral hackers. This marks a big milestone in our dedication to nurturing younger expertise in cybersecurity.
THG goals to steer younger minds and encourage moral hackers into constructive and impactful profession paths, and thru our sponsorship, Sophos aspires to assist and information gifted people who will form the way forward for cybersecurity.
Cybercriminals are continuously altering their assault strategies, and it’s essential that we spend money on the cybersecurity specialists of tomorrow.
Latest experiences recommend that by 2027, cybercrime might price the world practically $24 trillion. With a projected shortfall of 12 million cybersecurity professionals, we have to act now to shut the abilities hole, and that’s precisely what we purpose to do via our partnership with THG.
Fergus Hay, founding father of The Hacking Video games, mentioned:
We’re in a silent social pandemic whereby the youth of at present make up most of at present’s ‘hackers,’ youngsters who know easy methods to ‘hack’ – whether or not ethically or not – on account of having grown up in an internet-connected, at all times on society. Our joint purpose is to be a magnet for these younger folks (and the era after them) who’re already concerned with hacking, and convey the constructive profession alternatives out there to them, earlier than they give the impression of being to hitch ‘darkish forces.’ We’re thrilled to have Sophos as our first sponsor, and their assist reinforces the belief and collaboration important in cybersecurity.
It’s just lately been reported, 80% of American kids had tried hacking. Youngsters have gotten effectively versed in hacking exploits with younger hackers usually beginning by hijacking social media accounts and/or stealing digital property in video video games akin to Fortnite.
Sophos’ sponsorship of THG aligns with a powerful dedication to collaborating with legislation enforcement and authorities businesses. Like Sophos, THG staff has been actively engaged in shut cooperation with outstanding organizations, together with the FBI, the UK’s Nationwide Crime Company, InterCOP, and the Netherlands Excessive Tech Crime Unit.
This collaboration between governmental, personal and public service organizations highlights the necessity for a united strategy to disrupting cybercrime and can allow THG to leverage world experience and assets to information youthful expertise in the direction of constructive careers that in the end profit society.
We’re enthusiastic about encouraging new expertise into the cybersecurity trade, and The Hacking Video games present a unbelievable platform for younger folks to develop their curiosity, data and abilities, and to create a brand new era of moral hackers. It’s additionally necessary for at present’s profession starters to know that cybersecurity is a well-paid and fascinating trade and is in want of practitioners. All collectively, we construct an much more resilient digital future.