From ated-ICT Ticino the first game about… cyber-security

A working week of risks related to cyber security and electronic scams is reproduced in a pleasant jeu de société

How knowledgeable and aware are you about IT security? To find out, there is a freshly minted game called "Cyber ​​survival game“, in which you will simulate a working week full of risks related to computer security and electronic fraud.
“We are talking about the first Ticino board game on cyber security, conceived and produced by the ated-ICT Ticino association. It is a new method designed to raise awareness among companies, schools and individuals, who can acquire practical and educational elements presented in a fun way through a game", commented Christine Giotto, director of ated-ICT Ticino.

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Five rounds and a number of players between two and four

But what does the "Cyber ​​survival game"? “Our board game, which is the first and only one on the market to date that can be purchased, can be played by two to four players, from To 8 90 years! A game is made up of 5 rounds for a total game duration of approximately 20 to 30 minutes. Playing in turns, the participants will have to defend themselves against computer risks presented in the form of 'threat cards', which aim to attack the following four aspects related to computer security: protection of systems, information, communications and verification of authenticity. These are depicted on a game board on a scale of 0 to 9”, keep it going Christine Giotto.
“Taking turns, participants will have the opportunity to roll the dice three times to try to create the perfect combination of defenses to best deal with the threat cards on the table, or to increase their defenses with the help of a 'power card -up'. If they are not able to, they will lose points and will therefore be weakened from an IT security point of view. If a player runs out of all 9 points for one of the aspects / scenarios / backgrounds on the game board, he will have lost ”.
And yet: "On the other hand, the player who at the end of the 5 rounds will have been able to preserve the greatest number of points in terms of protection of systems, information, communications and verification of authenticity will win the game".

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A QR code on each “threat card” and “power-up card”

But what can be learned through the dynamics of the game? “By scanning a QR code on each 'threat card' and 'power-up card', players will be able to learn more about the type of e-fraud or cyber threat in question, and learn which security aspects are being attacked by that kind of threat. This type of information will be available in Italian and English. Versions in German and French will follow soon”.

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36 CHF for each box, but promotions for company gadgets

For those interested in having a copy of the game, just go to the site www.ated.ch to finalize the purchase or write an email to info@ated.ch.
The cost is CHF 36 per box, but for companies interested in buying the game as a gift or corporate gadget there is a special promotion: starting with the purchase of 50 game boxes and a supplement of CHF 1,70 per piece , you can have a branded band on each game box.

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