global crime - related damages and security spending are predicted to hit $ 6tn and $ 1tn respectively by 2021 , according to CSO Magazine figures , and increasingly - sophisticated security technologies enable employees to buy into helping to access data and transactions , according to SAP ’s CSO Justin Somaini . SAP highlighted the benefits of gamified security training , using AR and competitions to train employees and develop a “ hacker mindset ” . Mirroring a real hacking situation , the company ’s month - long Capture the Flag competition was credited with encouraging cross - border , cross - skill set collaboration and highlighting individual accountability as well as new potential solutions and fixes for vulnerabilities .
Cyber crime-related damages and security spending are predicted to hit $6tn and $1tn respectively by 2021, according to CSO Magazine figures, and increasingly-sophisticated cyber attacks require employees to buy into helping to protect data and transactions, according to SAP’s CSO Justin Somaini. SAP notes the benefits of gamified security training, using AR and competitions to engage employees and develop a “hacker mindset”. Mirroring a real hacking situation, the company’s month-long Capture the Flag competition was credited with encouraging cross-border, cross-skill set collaboration and highlighting individual accountability as well as new potential defences and fixes for vulnerabilities.