The do-good hackers were indeed engaged in a serious race against the clock to solve the simulated hack , but the real prize was a chance to be identified as as undiscovered genius and potential hero some day in defending queen and country against a future , real cyberattack . 19,000 `` ethical hackers '' register to compete in Cyber Security Challenge UK . 3,000 of them will be selected to compete in simulated cyberattacks . The winner is expected to receive a prize worth up to £25,000, and the other finalists are also likely to get some cash.
19,000 `` ethical hackers '' register to compete in Cyber Security Challenge UK . 3,000 of them will be selected to compete in simulated cyberattacks . The winner is expected to receive a prize worth up to £25,000, and the other finalists are also likely to get some cash.