In a recent interview, Jessica had the privilege of speaking with Kamel, the co-founder and COO of Kage Corporation, who provided an exciting sneak peek into the upcoming Wicked6 Hack and Chat event taking place on March 27th and 28th. This unique global experience, designed to showcase and celebrate amazing women in technology, is open to all genders and promises an inspiring lineup of female thought leaders and innovators.
**Unveiling the AutoHack Capture the Flag Game**
The highlight of this year’s Wicked6 event is the introduction of an AutoHack Capture the Flag (CTF) game, courtesy of Kage Corporation. Kamel shared insights into this groundbreaking competition, which allows participants to engage in high-energy games focused on connection, learning, and competitive fun. Hosted on Kage Corporation’s Shadow platform, this game offers remote access to real hardware security testing labs in Tokyo, enabling participants from all over the world to gain hands-on experience in hacking automotive systems.
**The Importance of Hacking Vehicles and IoT Devices**
Kamel explained the rationale behind targeting vehicles, boats, and IoT devices in cybersecurity. With technology advancing rapidly, vehicles have evolved into highly interconnected systems that rely on sensor input and external connectivity, posing significant cybersecurity risks. The potential impact of a system hack can extend beyond financial loss, potentially leading to serious injury or even loss of life.
The demand for cybersecurity expertise in these areas is growing, creating a significant job market for skilled professionals in embedded systems and cybersecurity. As regulatory bodies worldwide begin to enforce security standards for IoT and automotive devices, the need for skilled penetration testers and security engineers is greater than ever.
**Preparing for the Wicked6 Event**
For the Wicked6 event, Kage Corporation has designed challenges suitable for newcomers and moderate-level participants, with the opportunity to delve into vehicle networking technologies such as the Controller Area Network (CAN). Participants will learn to read and send CAN bus messages, reverse engineer data, and solve progressively difficult challenges. Kamela emphasized that a general understanding of Linux systems and command line proficiency are important prerequisites, with the potential for participants to hone their skills in an engaging and supportive environment.
**Join the Competition – Open to All!**
Open to all genders aged 14 and above, the game will be available from the 27th of March, with prizes for those who complete all the challenges. Participants will have access to individual hardware environments and can work collaboratively with friends to solve problems. The game will run non-stop over the event days, ensuring accessibility for participants worldwide.
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**A Taste of Exciting Cyber Challenges**
Jessica wrapped up the interview with a demo of the Shadow platform, highlighting its real-time capability to showcase live vehicle network data. This unique opportunity aims to provide participants with a taste of the competitive world of cybersecurity contests, setting the stage for future participation in global events.
With the inclusion of the AutoHack CTF, the Wicked6 event promises to be a thrilling experience for all. Jessica encourages everyone to sign up, participate, and explore the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity. Stay tuned for more updates, and be sure to follow Kage Corporation on social media for the latest news. Join us in March for an unforgettable experience!
