LAS VEGAS - BlueHat Prize Competition was ann ounced on the U.S. software giant mat of Black Hat computer security conference in Las Vegas. The competition is offering cash and other gifts worth more than $ 250 thousand to the software experts who can provide solutions to reduce cyber crime.
BlueHat Prize Competition's offering cash and other gifts worth more than $ 250 thousand
Following a number of cyber crime is higher, Microsoft is giving special offer for those who can create the best tactic to scuttle the perpetrator.
"Following the risk of attacks against private and government computer systems continues to increase, Microsoft realized the importance of stimulating research related to computer security technology," explains Trustworthy Computer Group General Manager of Microsoft's Matt Thomlinson was quoted as saying by the Straits Times, Thursday (04/08/2011).
"Our hope is to promote activities that focus on developing innovative solutions rather than finding individual issues," he added referring to the difference in Microsoft's policy of offering rewards for solutions to all forms of cyber crime, rather than rewards for those who find a particular bug .
Through this competition, Microsoft hopes to inspire researchers, professionals working in the field of computer security, until the young hacker to contribute.
The winner of this competition will be announced at a meeting of the Black Hat in Las Vegas, next year.
All participants BlueHat Prize will be evaluated by a panel of judges at Microsoft internally. The best solution will receive prizes worth $ 200 thousand, while the $ 50 thousand given to rank two. While winning the top three can subscribe to Microsoft services valued at $ 10 thousand.
