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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.

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!

Boulder-Based Cyber Readiness Company Affirms the Power of Gamified Cyber Learning, Supports Fundraiser for Women and Girls in Cybersecurity

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.

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.

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.

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.