Capture the flag? No, we're not talking about running around the playground. Instead, government agencies are putting a new spin on games like that to help educate employees on emerging cybersecurity techniques. Using cyber ranges, agencies can simulate different attack scenarios and how to react. The efforts are helpful in raising awareness and increasing workforce education, Bill Rowan, VMware's vice president of federal sales, said at an event last week. Ryan Johnston has more details from CyberTalks.

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