Radware to Host its Hackers Challenge in Peru

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Radware (NASDAQ: RDWR) announced its upcoming Hackers Challenge event on March 13, 2025, at the Westin Lima Hotel and Convention Center in Peru. The event will showcase live hacking attempts against Radware's security systems, offering attendees practical insights into cybersecurity.

During the challenge, hackers will compete against Radware's security experts and attempt to breach protected web applications, while audiences learn protection strategies. The event will feature discussions on AI in security management and insights from cybersecurity experts representing Peruvian government offices, financial institutions, and an international embassy.

With nearly 20 years of operations in Latin America, Radware maintains a strong regional presence across nine countries, including cloud security service centers in Chile and Brazil. These facilities are part of Radware's global network of over 50 centers, offering a combined mitigation capacity of 15Tbps. The company plans to expand its global footprint with additional cloud security service centers in 2025.

Hackers compete to breach protected applications, offering attendees first-hand cyber insights

MAHWAH, N.J., March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Radware^® (NASDAQ: RDWR), a global leader in application security and delivery solutions for multi-cloud environments, announced it is holding its Hackers Challenge on March 13, 2025, in Lima, Peru at the Westin Lima Hotel and Convention Center. The flagship event, which brings together global security and technology experts from the private and public sector, will combine learning, collaboration and innovation to help companies solve their most pressing cybersecurity issues.

According to Piero Garmendia, Radware’s regional manager for the South of Latin America region, “Radware’s Hackers Challenge offers organizations a unique opportunity to watch hackers in live action and then apply that learning in strengthening their own cyber defense strategies. We are convinced the simulation will serve as a key platform to inspire ideas and prepare security professionals for the cyber challenges of the future.”

During the event, hackers will go head-to-head with Radware’s security experts and web application and API protection defenses, trying to breach protected web applications by circumventing tools designed to block their malicious attempts. While witnessing the hackers’ techniques, the live audience will learn corresponding protection strategies.

In addition, participants will learn how artificial intelligence can be used to manage security vulnerabilities across corporate networks. They also will get firsthand insights from a panel of cybersecurity and digital transformation experts representing government offices and leading financial institutions from Peru as well as an international embassy.

“In a world that is becoming more inter-connected, cybersecurity is a fundamental pillar for progress,” said Arie Simchis, Radware’s regional director in Latin America. “Our event reflects Radware’s leadership and ongoing commitment to cybersecurity innovation in the region. Operating for nearly 20 years in Latin America, we intend to continue to play a major role in strengthening cybersecurity capabilities and increasing technological resilience across the region.”

Radware’s Latin American presence spans Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, and Peru. In addition, the company has cloud security service centers in Chile and Brazil. The Latin American facilities are part of Radware’s worldwide network of over 50 cloud security service centers, which offer a combined mitigation capacity of 15Tbps. The company plans to continue to grow its global footprint, opening more cloud security service centers in 2025.

Visit Radware’s Hackers Challenge website for more information.

About Radware
Radware^® (NASDAQ: RDWR) is a global leader in application security and delivery solutions for multi-cloud environments. The company’s cloud application, infrastructure, and API security solutions use AI-driven algorithms for precise, hands-free, real-time protection from the most sophisticated web, application, and DDoS attacks, API abuse, and bad bots. Enterprises and carriers worldwide rely on Radware’s solutions to address evolving cybersecurity challenges and protect their brands and business operations while reducing costs. For more information, please visit the Radware website.

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FAQ

When and where is Radware (RDWR) hosting its Hackers Challenge event in 2025?

Radware's Hackers Challenge will be held on March 13, 2025, at the Westin Lima Hotel and Convention Center in Lima, Peru.

What is the format of Radware's (RDWR) Hackers Challenge event?

Hackers will compete live against Radware's security experts, attempting to breach protected web applications while demonstrating security vulnerabilities and protection strategies to the audience.

What is Radware's (RDWR) current cloud security service capacity in 2025?

Radware operates over 50 cloud security service centers globally with a combined mitigation capacity of 15Tbps.

Which Latin American countries does Radware (RDWR) currently operate in?

Radware operates in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, and Peru, with cloud security service centers in Chile and Brazil.

What expansion plans does Radware (RDWR) have for 2025?

Radware plans to expand its global footprint by opening additional cloud security service centers throughout 2025.