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7 Lessons Learned From Designing a DEF CON CTF

Capture-the-flag (CTF) events are both fun and educational, providing cybersecurity professionals with a way to flex their hacking skills while learning new concepts in a constructive and safe ...
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GMO Internet Group’s White-Hat Hackers Compete at DEF CON 33 to Showcase Japan’s Cybersecurity Excellence

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- GMO Internet Group (TSE: 9449), a global leader in internet infrastructure and security headquartered in Tokyo, proudly announces that its top White-hat hackers from GMO ...
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GMO Internet Group’s White-Hat Team “GMO Ierae” Claims First Place at DEF CON 33’s Cloud Village CTF, Securing Third Consecutive World Title

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GMO Internet Group (TOKYO: 9449), a Tokyo-based global leader in internet infrastructure and security, announced that its white-hat hacker team “GMO Ierae” has captured ...
Morningstar

Carnegie Mellon’s Hacking Team Wins Fourth Straight, Record Ninth Overall DEF CON Capture-the-Flag Title

The winningest team in DEF CON’s Capture-the-Flag (CTF) competition history, Carnegie Mellon University’s Plaid Parliament of Pwning (PPP), won its fourth consecutive title, earning its ninth victory ...
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How Capture the Flag Competitions Strengthen the Cybersecurity Workforce

As cyberattacks become more sophisticated and network complexity increases, there are just not enough security professionals to handle the massive amount of attacks, intrusions, and breaches that are ...
Yahoo Finance

GMO Internet Group’s White-Hat Team "GMO Ierae" Claims First Place at DEF CON 33’s Cloud Village CTF, Securing Third Consecutive World Title

LAS VEGAS, August 14, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GMO Internet Group (TOKYO: 9449), a Tokyo-based global leader in internet infrastructure and security, announced that its white-hat hacker team "GMO Ierae" ...