World Cyber Games

Top 30 Cybersecurity Athletes Announced at Season III, US Cyber Team® Draft Day Event

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, October 16, 2023, the US Cyber Games ® program, led by Katzcy ®, was pleased to announce the top 30 cybersecurity athletes to be drafted to the Season III, US Cyber Team during its Draft Day event.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, October 16, 2023, the US Cyber Games ® program, led by Katzcy ®, was pleased to announce the top 30 cybersecurity athletes to be drafted to the Season III, US Cyber Team during its Draft Day event.
  • The Season III, US Cyber Team Draft Day event , hosted in conjunction with the NICE program at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week , took place at DISTRICT E in downtown Washington, DC.
  • 30 Athletes Drafted to the Season III, US Cyber Team
    Of the draftees, 17 athletes are returning and 13 athletes are new to the program.
  • Congratulations to the following athletes:
    46 Athletes Invited to Season III, US Cyber Games Pipeline Program
    An additional 46 athletes were invited to participate in the Season III, US Cyber Games Pipeline Program.

US Cyber Games® Seeks Top Cybersecurity Talent for International Competition

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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ASHBURN, Va., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The US Cyber Games®—a yearlong program led by Katzcy®—in cooperation with the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) program at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is excited to announce the launch of Season III of the US Cyber Games (https://www.uscybergames.com/). The US Cyber Games is an organization committed to informing and inspiring the broader community on ways to develop tomorrow's diverse cybersecurity workforce. The mission of the program is to bring together top cyber athletes, coaches, and industry leaders to help scout, train, and send a US Cyber Team® to international competitions.

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  • The US Cyber Games is an organization committed to informing and inspiring the broader community on ways to develop tomorrow's diverse cybersecurity workforce.
  • Through the US Cyber Games program , cybersecurity athletes are building confidence, improving skills, and becoming better prepared for careers in cybersecurity.
  • The US Cyber Games is seeking organizations that share in their overall mission to bring talented cybersecurity athletes, coaches, and industry leaders together to build a US Cyber Team for global cybersecurity competition.
  • Organizations interested in helping build a better and more diverse cybersecurity workforce are encouraged to become cybersecurity workforce champions and support the US Cyber Games and US Cyber Team.

Raytheon Intelligence & Space Announced as Founding Sponsor of US Cyber Games®

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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ASHBURN, Va., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Katzcy®, a certified woman-owned small business (WOSB), is pleased to announce Raytheon Intelligence & Space, a Raytheon Technologies business, as a founding sponsor of the US Cyber Games & Team. Raytheon Technologies has long been a supporter of STEM education, partnering with nonprofit organizations such as Girls Who Code, FIRST Robotics and NAF as part of its ten-year, $500 million corporate social responsibility initiative Connect Up, which is developing a strong, diverse and inclusive pipeline of talent in STEM-related fields.

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  • ASHBURN, Va., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Katzcy ®, a certified woman-owned small business (WOSB), is pleased to announce Raytheon Intelligence & Space , a Raytheon Technologies business, as a founding sponsor of the US Cyber Games & Team .
  • "We firmly believe in the importance of investing in the future of cybersecurity, and that future is people from all backgrounds.
  • Everyone is welcome in cybersecurity," explains Jon Check, executive director, Cyber Protection Solutions at Raytheon Intelligence & Space and a member of the US Cyber Games Advisory Board.
  • Raytheon Intelligence & Space breaks the definition of cybersecurity: Hiring the sharpest minds, actively hunting threats, and designing one-of-a-kind-never-been-done-before solutions.

US Cyber Games® Announces Season II Team Members

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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ASHBURN, Va., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The US Cyber Gameshas announced the members of its second US Cyber Team.

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  • ASHBURN, Va., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The US Cyber Gameshas announced the members of its second US Cyber Team.
  • In order to be eligible for the Season II US Cyber Team, hopeful athletes competed in a 10-day-long Capture the Flag (CTF) competition followed by an 8-week US Cyber Combine program.
  • "Competing in the US Cyber Games program is an incredible way to further cyber skills, create lifelong relationships, and have some fun.
  • Following the keynotes, 30 athletes were drafted to the Season II US Cyber Team.

US Cyber Games® Partners with NICE to Kick Off Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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This community event will provide information about careers in cybersecurity and showcase cybersecurity games through onsite exhibits.

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  • This community event will provide information about careers in cybersecurity and showcase cybersecurity games through onsite exhibits.
  • "Cyber Games play a strategic role in creating awareness and demand for a stronger cybersecurity workforce worldwide," said Jessica Gulick, KatzcyCEO and US Cyber Games Commissioner.
  • Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week is a weeklong campaign to promote the discovery of cybersecurity careers and multiple career pathways.
  • US Cyber Games is committed to inform and inspire the broader community on ways to develop tomorrow's diverse cybersecurity workforce.

CMGE Ventures into Sport Games with Code: Basketball 3V3 under Development

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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In addition, as 33 basketball, a mode of street basketball, has been officially included as an official Olympic sport since the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, it is recognized as the world's most popular team sport in cities worldwide as an emerging sport style.

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  • In addition, as 33 basketball, a mode of street basketball, has been officially included as an official Olympic sport since the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, it is recognized as the world's most popular team sport in cities worldwide as an emerging sport style.
  • The popularity of 33 basketball among people has set a solid foundation for its development in China.
  • Focusing on 33 basketball (street basketball), CMGE determines to independently develop its cross-platform game Code: Basketball 3V3 and build a "street basketball-based e-sport ecology" featuring Chinese style.
  • Similar to Freestyle, Code: Basketball 3V3, according to its developer, features street basketball bullfighting and gameplay of 2V2, 3V3, Olympic mode and others.

US Cyber Games™ Launches Season II

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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"It is exciting to see cybersecurity games mature to a varsity-level collegiate esport with huge career potential. I am in awe of the level of commitment and dedication these high-performing athletes demonstrate," says Jessica Gulick, US Cyber Games Commissioner. "Their training is less physical, but just as demanding--requiring long-periods of cognitive focus, complex problem solving under pressure, game strategy planning, and situational awareness of a tremendous amount of data."

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  • ASHBURN, Va., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- US Cyber Games led by Katzcyin cooperation with the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) program at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is excited to announce the launch of US Cyber Games Season II ( https://www.uscybergames.com/ ).
  • I am in awe of the level of commitment and dedication these high-performing athletes demonstrate," says Jessica Gulick, US Cyber Games Commissioner.
  • Through the US Cyber Games program, cybersecurity athletes are building confidence, improving skills, and becoming better prepared for careers in cybersecurity.
  • Cybersecurity experts and leaders from academia, government, and industry are encouraged to apply to be part of the Season II US Cyber coaching team.

One Thousand Women from Across the Globe in Discord Playing Cyber Games--March 23-24, 2022

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
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Taking place during Women's History Month, WICKED6 Cyber Games ( https://www.wicked6.com/ ), an annual event for the Women's Society of Cyberjutsu , will take place March 2324, 2022.

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  • Taking place during Women's History Month, WICKED6 Cyber Games ( https://www.wicked6.com/ ), an annual event for the Women's Society of Cyberjutsu , will take place March 2324, 2022.
  • "Increasing the number of women in cybersecurity is both a global challenge and imperative."
  • "Events like WICKED6 are essential to support women and girls interested in careers in cyber," says Mari Galloway, CEO and founding board member for the Women's Society of Cyberjutsu (WSC).
  • "As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit cybersecurity community dedicated to bringing more women and girls to cyber, we're excited that this year's event is reaching a global audience."

MVP VIBE FEST Bridges Gap Between Athletics and Cybersecurity

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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ASHBURN, Va., Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Led by MVP Track and Field , in cooperation with US Cyber Games , a PlayCyber by Katzcy program that blends athletics with cybersecurity games, the MVP VIBE FEST taking place February 1920, 2022, at the Gately Park Track and Field Center in Chicago, IL, will bridge the gap between athletics and technology education by attracting some of the most talented athletes and exposing them to the world of cybersecurity and cyber sports.

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  • ASHBURN, Va., Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Led by MVP Track and Field , in cooperation with US Cyber Games , a PlayCyber by Katzcy program that blends athletics with cybersecurity games, the MVP VIBE FEST taking place February 1920, 2022, at the Gately Park Track and Field Center in Chicago, IL, will bridge the gap between athletics and technology education by attracting some of the most talented athletes and exposing them to the world of cybersecurity and cyber sports.
  • MVP VIBE FEST is set to attract thousands of the best athletes in the nation from Olympic gold medalists to nationally ranked high schoolers.
  • "We need to energize the track and field community and use it as a platform to open doors.
  • MVP VIBE FEST brings a digital twist to traditional track meets that seeks to introduce cybersecurity and data analytics careers to high-performing track and field athletes, coaches, and fans.

Piratica Is Back at Hack For Troops' Fundraising Event

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

This international event is open to individuals, teams, organizations, and universities, in person and virtually around the world.

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  • This international event is open to individuals, teams, organizations, and universities, in person and virtually around the world.
  • "We're so excited to co-host this event," said PlayCyber President & CEO Jessica Gulick.
  • Hack For Troops used a theme previously centering around a rogue AI as the villain.
  • For those up to a challenge and looking to test their skills, this is a fun way to participate and a great event to support.