Episode 108: Gaming and Competition in Cybersecurity

In episode 108 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson and Tony Sager are joined by Ed Skoudis, CEO of Counter Hack Challenges and President of SANS Technology Institute. Together, they discuss the evolution of gaming and competition in cybersecurity and how these activities help to make the industry stronger.

Here are some highlights from our episode:

• 02:04. What goes into creating a game environment that attracts all kinds of skill levels
• 04:43. A multi-disciplinary approach to creating a game environment
• 16:14. How gaming and competition help to spot people with talent and potential
• 23:32. The challenges of keeping pace with new technology
• 32:03. The biggest challenges of putting a game environment together
• 36:47. How to keep track of characters, situations, and story elements of a game

Resources

• SANS Cyber Ranges
• SANS Holiday Hack Challenge
• Episode 59: Probing the Modern Role of the Pentest
• Episode 95: AI Augmentation and Its Impact on Cyber Defense
• LockBit 3.0 RaaS Gang Incorporates BlackMatter Capabilities

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