Radware Unveils Attack Mitigation Black Belt Challenge
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Radware Unveils Attack Mitigation Black Belt Challenge
IT Professionals Can Achieve Black-Belt Status in Network Security and Qualify to Win Nearly $5,000 in Prizes by Showcasing Knowledge in Cyber Attacks and Defense Techniques
MAHWAH, New Jersey, June 18, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Do you know the most common infrastructure device to fail during an attack on a
business' availability?
How would you respond if you experienced an Application Layer 7 security attack?
Are you familiar with legitimate attack vectors for volumetric attacks?
If you can answer these questions you may not only demonstrate an in-depth knowledge
of cyber attack mitigation, but also be ready to start a five-week journey to become a
network security sensei by taking the Attack Mitigation Black Belt Challenge announced
today by Radware [http://www.Radware.com ] (NASDAQ: RDWR), a leading provider of
application delivery [http://www.radware.com/Products/ApplicationDelivery/default.aspx ]
and application security
[http://www.radware.com/Products/ApplicationNetworkSecurity/default.aspx ] solutions for
virtual and cloud data centers.
The contest begins today on Radware's Security Expert blog at
http://blog.radware.com/security with the first of five weekly assessments comprised
of 10 cyber security-related questions. The contest concludes July 23. Participants begin
at the novice or White Belt round, and advance to expert levels by correctly answering
each week's increasingly difficult questions. The progressive belt levels are: White,
Yellow, Green, Red, and Black.
The Challenge Black Belt Champion will be announced at Radware's booth (#624) at the
Black Hat USA 2012 conference in Las Vegas on July 25. The winner will receive a package
that includes $1,495 towards early conference registration to Black Hat 2013, plus $2,000
towards conference training and $1,500 cash allowance towards travel and accommodation.
More Than a Game
Developed and administered by Radware's vice president of Security Solutions, Carl
Herberger, the Attack Mitigation Black Belt Challenge tests IT professionals' proficiency
in security topics, including constantly evolving risks, attack techniques and commonly
used security and control solutions. As sources for the questions, Herberger drew from his
years of experience as one of the nation's leading authorities on application and network
security, as well as from research on the state of global cyber security
[http://www.radware.com/Resources/lp.aspx?campaign28918&WT.mc_id 11GlobalApplicationNetSecurityReport_HP ]
published by Radware's Emergency Response Team.
"Knowledge is the foundation to any company's attack mitigation strategy for defending
enterprise networks and applications," said Herberger. "The Attack Mitigation Black Belt
Challenge is specifically designed to provide IT professionals with an accurate, real-time
assessment of their expertise in the key areas that can help improve their security
approach. We wish everyone the best of luck and look forward to awarding a black belt as
the grand prize at this year's Black Hat Conference."
Each week, Herberger will post announcements, hints and commentary about the Challenge
on the Radware Security Expert blog [http://blog.radware.com/author/carlh ]. Also, an
official leader board on the Challenge's homepage will keep track of the top scoring
players.
Besides being fun, the Challenge is designed to give individual participants a
benchmark of their application and network security expertise so they can identify for
themselves their cyber security strengths and weaknesses. If an entire IT staff takes the
Challenge, results also can be a valuable indicator for managers of areas to plan for
additional training, continuing education, or professional certification.
How Contestants Play
Participants have 90 seconds to answer each question. A minimum of nine correct
answers is required to pass the round, and players who pass receive an email with their
digital colored belt for that level along with a special code to advance to the next
round. Players will get several chances to retake the test if needed.
Once a player passes all five rounds, he or she will achieve Black Belt status and
qualify to become the Attack Mitigation Black Belt Challenge Champion. The Champion will
be selected from the Black Belt-level players who finished all of the rounds in the
shortest amount of time.
For more information about The Attack Mitigation Black Belt Challenge, please visit
http://blog.radware.com/security .
About Radware
Radware [http://www.radware.com ] (NASDAQ: RDWR), is a global leader of application
delivery [http://www.radware.com/Products/ApplicationDelivery/default.aspx ] and
application security
[http://www.radware.com/Products/ApplicationNetworkSecurity/default.aspx ] solutions for
virtual and cloud data centers. Its award-winning solutions portfolio delivers full
resilience for business-critical applications, maximum IT efficiency, and complete
business agility. Radware's solutions empower more than 10,000 enterprise and carrier
customers worldwide to adapt to market challenges quickly, maintain business continuity
and achieve maximum productivity while keeping costs down. For more information, please
visit http://www.radware.com.
Radware encourages you to join our community and follow us on; LinkedIn
[http://www.linkedin.com/company/165642 ], Radware Blog [http://blog.radware.com ],
Twitter [http://twitter.com/#!/radware ], YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/radwareinc ] and
the Radware Connect [http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/radware-connect/id391124100?mt=8 ] app
for iPhone(R).
This press release may contain statements concerning Radware's future prospects that
are "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. These statements are based on current expectations and projections that involve a
number of risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that future results will be
achieved, and actual results could differ materially from forecasts and estimates. These
risks and uncertainties, as well as others, are discussed in greater detail in Radware's
Annual Report on Form 20-F and Radware's other filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made
and Radware undertakes no commitment to revise or update any forward-looking statement in
order to reflect events or circumstances after the date any such statement is made.
Radware's public filings are available from the Securities and Exchange Commission's
website at http://www.sec.gov or may be obtained on Radware's website at
http://www.radware.com.
Corporate Media Relations:
Michael Lordi
+1-201-785-3206 (office)
+1-201-574-3840 (cell)
mikel@radware.com
Source: Radware Ltd
IT Professionals Can Achieve Black-Belt Status in Network Security and Qualify to Win Nearly $5,000 in Prizes by Showcasing Knowledge in Cyber Attacks and Defense Techniques
MAHWAH, New Jersey, June 18, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Do you know the most common infrastructure device to fail during an attack on a
business' availability?
How would you respond if you experienced an Application Layer 7 security attack?
Are you familiar with legitimate attack vectors for volumetric attacks?
If you can answer these questions you may not only demonstrate an in-depth knowledge
of cyber attack mitigation, but also be ready to start a five-week journey to become a
network security sensei by taking the Attack Mitigation Black Belt Challenge announced
today by Radware [http://www.Radware.com ] (NASDAQ: RDWR), a leading provider of
application delivery [http://www.radware.com/Products/ApplicationDelivery/default.aspx ]
and application security
[http://www.radware.com/Products/ApplicationNetworkSecurity/default.aspx ] solutions for
virtual and cloud data centers.
The contest begins today on Radware's Security Expert blog at
http://blog.radware.com/security with the first of five weekly assessments comprised
of 10 cyber security-related questions. The contest concludes July 23. Participants begin
at the novice or White Belt round, and advance to expert levels by correctly answering
each week's increasingly difficult questions. The progressive belt levels are: White,
Yellow, Green, Red, and Black.
The Challenge Black Belt Champion will be announced at Radware's booth (#624) at the
Black Hat USA 2012 conference in Las Vegas on July 25. The winner will receive a package
that includes $1,495 towards early conference registration to Black Hat 2013, plus $2,000
towards conference training and $1,500 cash allowance towards travel and accommodation.
More Than a Game
Developed and administered by Radware's vice president of Security Solutions, Carl
Herberger, the Attack Mitigation Black Belt Challenge tests IT professionals' proficiency
in security topics, including constantly evolving risks, attack techniques and commonly
used security and control solutions. As sources for the questions, Herberger drew from his
years of experience as one of the nation's leading authorities on application and network
security, as well as from research on the state of global cyber security
[http://www.radware.com/Resources/lp.aspx?campaign28918&WT.mc_id 11GlobalApplicationNetSecurityReport_HP ]
published by Radware's Emergency Response Team.
"Knowledge is the foundation to any company's attack mitigation strategy for defending
enterprise networks and applications," said Herberger. "The Attack Mitigation Black Belt
Challenge is specifically designed to provide IT professionals with an accurate, real-time
assessment of their expertise in the key areas that can help improve their security
approach. We wish everyone the best of luck and look forward to awarding a black belt as
the grand prize at this year's Black Hat Conference."
Each week, Herberger will post announcements, hints and commentary about the Challenge
on the Radware Security Expert blog [http://blog.radware.com/author/carlh ]. Also, an
official leader board on the Challenge's homepage will keep track of the top scoring
players.
Besides being fun, the Challenge is designed to give individual participants a
benchmark of their application and network security expertise so they can identify for
themselves their cyber security strengths and weaknesses. If an entire IT staff takes the
Challenge, results also can be a valuable indicator for managers of areas to plan for
additional training, continuing education, or professional certification.
How Contestants Play
Participants have 90 seconds to answer each question. A minimum of nine correct
answers is required to pass the round, and players who pass receive an email with their
digital colored belt for that level along with a special code to advance to the next
round. Players will get several chances to retake the test if needed.
Once a player passes all five rounds, he or she will achieve Black Belt status and
qualify to become the Attack Mitigation Black Belt Challenge Champion. The Champion will
be selected from the Black Belt-level players who finished all of the rounds in the
shortest amount of time.
For more information about The Attack Mitigation Black Belt Challenge, please visit
http://blog.radware.com/security .
About Radware
Radware [http://www.radware.com ] (NASDAQ: RDWR), is a global leader of application
delivery [http://www.radware.com/Products/ApplicationDelivery/default.aspx ] and
application security
[http://www.radware.com/Products/ApplicationNetworkSecurity/default.aspx ] solutions for
virtual and cloud data centers. Its award-winning solutions portfolio delivers full
resilience for business-critical applications, maximum IT efficiency, and complete
business agility. Radware's solutions empower more than 10,000 enterprise and carrier
customers worldwide to adapt to market challenges quickly, maintain business continuity
and achieve maximum productivity while keeping costs down. For more information, please
visit http://www.radware.com.
Radware encourages you to join our community and follow us on; LinkedIn
[http://www.linkedin.com/company/165642 ], Radware Blog [http://blog.radware.com ],
Twitter [http://twitter.com/#!/radware ], YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/radwareinc ] and
the Radware Connect [http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/radware-connect/id391124100?mt=8 ] app
for iPhone(R).
This press release may contain statements concerning Radware's future prospects that
are "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. These statements are based on current expectations and projections that involve a
number of risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that future results will be
achieved, and actual results could differ materially from forecasts and estimates. These
risks and uncertainties, as well as others, are discussed in greater detail in Radware's
Annual Report on Form 20-F and Radware's other filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made
and Radware undertakes no commitment to revise or update any forward-looking statement in
order to reflect events or circumstances after the date any such statement is made.
Radware's public filings are available from the Securities and Exchange Commission's
website at http://www.sec.gov or may be obtained on Radware's website at
http://www.radware.com.
Corporate Media Relations:
Michael Lordi
+1-201-785-3206 (office)
+1-201-574-3840 (cell)
mikel@radware.com
Source: Radware Ltd