RESTON, Va., July 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — 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.
The Wicked6 Cyber Games are designed to simulate industry-specific cyber-attack scenarios. Competitors exhibit critical cyber defense skills that directly map to abilities that corporate recruiters seek to fill the growing number of IT security jobs. The games will be played in Project Ares, a gamified, AI-powered cybersecurity platform by Circadence™. By staging the games at the HyperX Esports Arena, Wicked6 will be the first cyber esports competition, creating an environment of speed and fun for players and spectators alike.
“As a nation, we cannot win in cybersecurity without skilled competitors driven to stay sharp, continuously learn, and work as a team,” said Jessica Gulick, Vice President of the Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu. “We have reached a point where cyber competitions can move beyond traditional exercises to being on par with esports. It’s time for the field of cybersecurity to recognize not only famous or infamous hackers, but the best cyber athletes at all levels.”
The Final 2019 Wicked6 Teams
- California State University, Northridge Layer 8
- East Coast Polytechnic Institute, Columbia D0wn the L1ne
- University of Central Florida Knightsec
- University of Colorado Boulder BuffOvrFlows
- University of Nevada, Reno NCC-1701
- University of North Carolina, Wilmington Cyber Seahawks
- A Salute to All Competing College Teams! Visit Wicked 6 to see the full list of teams.
