Shall we play a game?

Today, our threats are increasingly more digital. Security breaches across the various industry can impact our economy and protected data. The recent headlines of the Colonial Pipeline and Meat supplier JBS, and SolarWinds all being good examples of this. Cybersecurity is getting more attention and with that we’ll all need to ensure people are trained to take advantage of the latest technology and security methodology is being used and implemented.

Cloud Games

Microsoft recently announced Cloud Games with a series called Who Hacked? This allows you to take what you’ve learned and participate in scenarios to test your skills.

In this intriguing multiplayer game, players are detectives, gathering clues and evidence to investigate, remediate, and protect against cybersecurity incidents at Best for You Organics (BFYO), one of the largest organic produce e-retailers in the nation. Players assume the roles of cybersecurity expert, compliance expert, or identity specialist to tackle challenges like responding to a ransomware attack and addressing suspicious web shell activity. Collaborating with team members, players sharpen their expertise working with Azure, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, and more.

Joining Cloud Games

To to simply head over to the Cloud Games site and sign up for the up comming event. Make sure you have completed the learning paths to apply your new skills as they’ll be put to the test. Microsoft has outlined a prepargation guide for the Cloud Games so you’ll know what to expect.

Microsoft Certifications

Microsoft Introduced the SC-100 Cybersecurity Architect Expert This is the first expert-level certification in our Security, Compliance, and Identity portfolio. This build on the previously introduced Security Operations Analyst Associate, Identity and Access Administrator Associate , Azure Security Engineer Associate, M365 Security Administrator Associate certifications.

During Microsoft Build 2022 you can sign up for the skill challenege and earn a free exam voucher.