{"id":16,"date":"2023-09-04T17:17:06","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T17:17:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/picolock\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2023-10-02T14:20:14","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T14:20:14","slug":"picolock","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/picolock\/","title":{"rendered":"PicoLock"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>PicoLock is a web game that teaches cybersecurity concepts. The concept this game focuses on is : Cryptography. This is a collaboration project between Carnegie Mellon University Entertainment Technology center and picoCTF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Game Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Embark on a voyage through a meticulously crafted open-world environment, where every nook and cranny holds secrets to the cryptic realm of cybersecurity. As you navigate through three distinct levels of gameplay, you&#8217;ll be entangled in a riveting storyline that seamlessly interlaces real-world cybersecurity concepts. Challenge yourself with real-world cyber-attack simulations, learn to identify the chinks in the armor, and fortify defenses against looming threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visual Journey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our game&#8217;s aesthetic is a deliberate blend of the digital and the natural, adorned with a 3D low-poly art style that echoes the mysterious vibe of a high-tech, cyber-enabled landscape. The visuals entice with a promise of adventure, as players decode the secrets enveloped in the intertwining realms of nature and cyber-technologies. Our gallery and trailer give a sneak peek into a world where every pixel is infused with mystery, awaiting your decryption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Educational Goal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our collaboration with stalwarts from CyLab Security and Privacy Institute ensures that while you traverse through adventurous trails, the essence of cryptography education isn&#8217;t lost. It&#8217;s not just a game, it&#8217;s your playground to practical knowledge where every challenge conquered is a concept learned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/picolock\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PicoLock_Poster-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/picolock\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PicoLock_Poster-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/picolock\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PicoLock_Poster-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/picolock\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PicoLock_Poster-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/picolock\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PicoLock_Poster-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/picolock\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PicoLock_Poster-1-1568x2091.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/picolock\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PicoLock_Poster-1-scaled.jpg 1919w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PicoLock is a web game that teaches cybersecurity concepts. The concept this game focuses on is : Cryptography. This is a collaboration project between Carnegie Mellon University Entertainment Technology center and picoCTF. Game Overview Embark on a voyage through a meticulously crafted open-world environment, where every nook and cranny holds secrets to the cryptic realm&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/picolock\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">PicoLock<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/picolock\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/picolock\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/picolock\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/picolock\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/picolock\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/picolock\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":187,"href":"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/picolock\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16\/revisions\/187"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/picolock\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}