Leading Better Security Through Mini Hardening Projects

Explore the innovative Mini Hardening competitions held in Japan through this conference talk from AppSec EU 2017. Learn about a modified version of the original Hardening Project, designed to be more accessible for beginners and novices in cybersecurity. Discover how these one-day events focus on balancing technical skills with business continuity considerations during security incidents. Gain insights into leading volunteer teams, creating multiple environments, and introducing security concepts to newcomers. Benefit from the speaker's experiences in organizing and executing these competitions, which evaluate participants based on report documents rather than just technical prowess. Understand the importance of considering business impacts when addressing security issues and how this approach better prepares professionals for real-world scenarios.