Are you among the many advocates who intend to help make the world wide web a better and safer place for netizens? Facebook has something to offer you—serious cash for the serious endeavor.
The most popular social networking site in the world had announced that it would bolster its prize pot to winners of its 2015 Internet Security Prize. The annual contest intends to reward researchers who come up with ideas or prototypes to boost the security of the Web.
This year, Facebook gave out $50,000 to the most worthy winner. Next year, the company would handout a whopping $300,000 to the winner. This is obviously a serious call for serious takers out there.
Helping secure the Web
In a statement, Joe Sullivan, Facebook’s chief security officer reiterated that securing the online media is a real challenge that grows more importantly each day. He emphasized
that it is a subject that the company cares the most about.
The contest is aimed at tapping the resourcefulness and expertise of researchers especially from the academe, who Facebook believes are always getting lost in the mix. Now, they may have the opportunity to standout and shine, and win a hefty cash prize, too.
Read the Full Article: Source – Bench Mark Monitor
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