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Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu Crowns First Wicked6™ Cyber Games Champion
The Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu will welcome industry VIPs, government leaders and cybersecurity pundits to the Wicked6 Cyber Games, a unique cybersecurity exhibition and fundraiser in the HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas at the Luxor Hotel and Casino on August 8.
Wicked6 Cyber Games Welcomes VIPs and Dignitaries
The Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu will welcome industry VIPs, government leaders and cybersecurity pundits to the Wicked6 Cyber Games, a unique cybersecurity exhibition and fundraiser in the HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas at the Luxor Hotel and Casino on August 8.
Wicked6 Cyber Games Finalists Announced
The Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu announces the finalists in the Wicked6 Cyber Games, a unique cybersecurity exhibition and fundraiser to be held at HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas at the Luxor Hotel and Casino on August 8, 2019, followed by the 6th Annual Cyberjutsu Awards Reception.
Team Profile: University of Advancing Technology
On a recent Friday night in The Cave, a student-run cyber warfare range tucked into a second-story corner of Tempe, Arizona’s University of Advancing Technology, three students attempted to stem the fallout from the collapse of a Monrovian bank. The bank’s computer systems were brought down by a hostile botnet and the violent riots that erupted were exacerbating civil unrest in the region.
Get the Lowdown on the Logos!
Now that June has arrived, the Wicked6 team has shifted into high gear. This month marks the start of the Wicked6 tournament, and we’ve already passed many milestones. Let’s recap where we are so far!
Circadence’s Project Ares Chosen as Premier Gamified Environment for Wicked6 Cyber Games
Boulder-Based Cyber Readiness Company Affirms the Power of Gamified Cyber Learning, Supports Fundraiser for Women and Girls in Cybersecurity
Wicked6 & Diversity
Last week, Mari Galloway, the Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu (WSC) CEO, was interviewed by Alexandra Moxin of the Advance Tech Podcast. You can listen to it now to understand what is driving us—all of us on the Wicked6 team—to put on this amazing event.
Everyone Loves a Grand Finale
Whether it’s the conclusion of a fireworks show on the 4th of July, the culmination of March Madness, or the last episode of the season of The Voice, everyone loves a Grand Finale. Designed as the first true “cyber goes eSports” event, Wicked6 will kick off in late May 2019 with hungry, collegiate cyber teams competing for a chance to show off their skills in a LIVE, grand finale event in August in Las Vegas.
The Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu Announces the Wicked6 Cyber Games
Press Release: Today, the Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu announces the Wicked6 Cyber Games, a cybersecurity exhibition and fundraiser to be held at HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas at the Luxor Hotel and Casino on August 8, 2019 followed by the 6th Annual Cyberjutsu Women’s Awards Reception.
Why Wicked6?
Cyber competitions are exciting. Really. Whatever their format – from standard Capture the Flag, to Jeopardy-style questions and answers, to real-world simulations where teams attack or defend a facility’s network and information – amateur and professional players thrill at the challenge and celebrate their achievements just like in any other competition. But to the casual observer, a cyber competition in progress typically looks like a bunch of people sitting at computers, hard at work. I might not go as far as to say snoozefest, but … yeah, I would.