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London and Bristol, UK  - May 27

‍Immersive, the leader in people-centric cyber resilience, and today announced a new partnership to foster the next generation of cybersecurity talent. This collaboration marks a significant step toward bridging the global cybersecurity labor deficit, currently estimated at over 4.8 million unfilled roles worldwide, to create a generation of ethical hackers to make the world safer.

Through the partnership, Immersive joins the Virtu-os community of founding partners, which includes some of the most influential companies dedicated to shaping a generation of ethical hackers to combat the escalating threat of cybercrime, projected to cost $23.8 trillion by 2027. Immersive, known for its cyber drills, exercising, and hands-on labs, will join forces with The Hacking Games, enhancing capabilities to train and place the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

"Our partnership with Immersive is a game-changer," said Fergus Hay, co-founder and CEO of The Hacking Games. "By standing side by side with their innovative and robust training and exercising capabilities, we are setting new standards in the recruitment and development of cybersecurity talent.”

Immersive will enable The Hacking Games to connect to unconventional talent, identified through The Hacking Games’ various initiatives, including Capture The Flag, Bug Bounties, and other competitive cybersecurity challenges. This mission matches perfectly to the Immersive Cyber Million programme, which – unlike legacy hiring modes – takes a practical, evidence-based, skills-first approach to recruiting. Anyone over the age of 16 will be able to register for the program and complete a series of curated hands-on exercises and labs that match the skill set requirements of open roles. Once candidates successfully complete these labs, skilled individuals may apply to open employment partner roles. The program is designed to be flexible, allowing candidates to complete courses at their own pace.

“Cybersecurity talent exists everywhere; it simply needs to be unlocked and nurtured,” said Kieran Rowley, Director of Community, Immersive. “Our collaborative effort with The Hacking Games is a major step forward in making the cybersecurity profession more accessible and diverse." 

This partnership aims to inspire and engage the next generation through innovative formats and channels.

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About The Hacking Games

The Hacking Games is a recruitment tech platform, using AI to enable the cybersecurity industry to hire unconventional talent to fill the labour deficit.

We’re creating a generation of ethical hackers to make the world safer.

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About Immersive

Immersive, the leader in people-centric cyber resilience, helps your organization continuously prove and improve its ability to prevent and respond to cyber threats. Tailored to individual roles, our approach ensures your organization is always ready for an ever-evolving threat landscape, including the opportunities and challenges posed by AI. With a relentless focus on evidence, Immersive provides unmatched visibility into your cyber resilience. Through a single enterprise platform for individuals, teams, and the entire workforce, we empower your organization to Be Ready for what’s next.

Immersive is trusted by the world’s largest organizations and governments, including Citi, Pfizer, Humana, HSBC, the UK Ministry of Defence, and the UK National Health Service. We are backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Summit Partners, Insight Partners, Citi Ventures, Ten Eleven Ventures, and Menlo Ventures.

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