{"id":277,"date":"2025-06-22T15:27:24","date_gmt":"2025-06-22T15:27:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saintcon.org\/?page_id=277"},"modified":"2025-10-07T16:41:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T16:41:21","slug":"evt-btb","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.saintcon.org\/evt-btb\/","title":{"rendered":"Event &#8211; Beat the Breach"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BtB.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h1><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Beat the Breach: Defend, Respond, Survive<\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Presented by<br \/>McKay Hardy and Westley Wagstaff<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Event Overview<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Step into an action-packed, 3-hour immersive cybersecurity showdown designed to test your incident response chops! In this live-fire, scenario-driven exercise, you&#8217;ll tackle real-world challenges, race against the clock, and flex your skills in technical wizardry, executive-level communication, strategic planning, and team collaboration. Think you&#8217;ve got what it takes to save the day? Join the mission and prove your cyber hero credentials in this exciting half-day adventure!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/252588991038168\">Sign Up Online<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2>Day<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Wednesday and Thursday<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Time<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>9:00 &#8211; 12:00 pm<br \/>1:30 &#8211; 4:30 pm<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Location<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Beat the Breach Room<br \/>3rd Floor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Event Details and Information<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Beat the Breach is a 3-hour, high-intensity cybersecurity simulation where participants race against the clock to contain a live incident. This immersive experience tests the full range of incident response skills\u2014from technical triage to executive communication and strategic coordination. Step into the role of a cyber responder and prove you\u2019ve got what it takes to save the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>How to Participate<\/h3>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Sign up online using our <a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/252588991038168\">form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Gear Checklist<\/h3>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Yourself plus a willingness to rise to the challenge and learn<\/li>\n<li>No laptop or equipment is required for the event, it will be provided for you<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Note-taking gadgets or classic pen-and-paper\u2014your call!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Hero Requirements (Skills You Need<\/h3>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Previous hands-on experience with incident response<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Cybersecurity knowledge equivalent to Security+ certification or practical experience<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Solid grasp of technical analysis, incident handling, and teamwork under pressure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SC25-Logo-Image.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>FAQ<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Q: How long is the event, and do I need to stay for the entire duration?<\/strong><br \/>A: This is a 3-hour event, and participants are expected to fully engage for the entire experience.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Q: Will there be tech ninjas available for troubleshooting?<\/strong><br \/>A: Absolutely! Our team of facilitators and tech experts are standing by, ready to assist.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Q: Is this challenge suitable for beginners?<\/strong><br \/>A: This event is crafted for seasoned cyber warriors with prior incident response experience. A Security+ certification or equivalent is recommended.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Q: Can I sign up as a team?<\/strong><br \/>A: Absolutely! Bring your crew and prove your team has what it takes to beat the breach. Whether you&#8217;re seasoned SOC pros or a dream team of defenders, teamwork is key in this cyber showdown.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Extra Intel<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Gear up for excitement, collaboration, and skill-sharpening fun. 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