May 2025 - The Hacking Games announces Partnership with Immersive’s Cyber Million program to foster Next-Generation Cybersecurity Talent
The Hacking Games announces its new partnership with Immersive, the leader in people-centric cyber resilience. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in The Hacking Games’ mission to bridge 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.
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 our capability 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 help The Hacking Games 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. Their programme, 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.
