Compete & Win in Our SOC Simulator Team Competition!

Are you ready to put your SOC analyst skills to the test? Introducing the SOC Simulation Team Competition, TryHackMe’s most exciting event yet! From January 21 to January 31, 2025, teams from around the world will compete for exclusive prizes and a chance to claim global recognition.

This competition celebrates the launch of the SOC Simulator, offering teams the opportunity to tackle two exclusive SOC Simulation scenarios, free for a limited time during the event. To participate, gather a team of at least five members from your organisation, set up a free Team Dashboard, and dive into this brand new experience.

The mission? Complete both SOC Simulation scenarios ('Phishing Unfolding' and 'Initial Drift') by January 31, 2025, and rack up the most points. The rewards are as impressive as the challenge itself, with over $50,000 in prizes for the top three teams:

1st Place:  Free TryHackMe for Business subscription (up to 10 licenses) and PlayStation®5 Digital Edition Console ($4,500 value)

2nd Place: Free TryHackMe for Business subscription (up to 10 licenses) and Nintendo Switch or Oura Ring ($2,500 value)

3rd Place:  Free TryHackMe for Business subscription (up to 10 licenses) and Raspberry Pi or Hak5 gift card ($1,000 value)

But it’s not just about the prizes. The competition offers an exclusive opportunity to explore cutting-edge, real-world scenarios that mirror the dynamic challenges SOC analysts face daily. It’s the perfect blend of skill-building and competitive fun.

Don’t miss your chance to showcase your expertise, learn from realistic simulations, and compete for ultimate bragging rights.

How to Get Started

Registration opens on January 21, 2025, and you’ll have until 11:59 PM (UTC) on January 31, 2025, to complete the two scenarios. Only team members who achieve a 100% completion rate in both scenarios will qualify for the prizes.

Here’s a quick checklist to get started:

1. Assemble your team with a minimum of five members from your company.
2. Register your team or join an existing team dashboard starting January 21.
3. Complete the 'Phishing Unfolding' and 'Initial Drift' scenarios and climb the leaderboard! You can see where your team stacks up on the competition tracker.

Team Dashboard FAQ

Prerequisites

• Email Requirement: You must use a work email to join or create a team dashboard. Public email domains like Gmail or Hotmail are not supported.
• Email Verification: Ensure your email is verified on TryHackMe.

Creating a Team Dashboard

1. Access Team Dashboard Page: Navigate to the team dashboard page on TryHackMe.
2. Enter Team Dashboard Name: If your organisation's team dashboard hasn't been created, you'll be prompted to enter its name. Note that team dashboard names are not unique.
3. Domain-Based: Team dashboards are organised by email domain. For example, emails with @tryhackme.com will be grouped together.

Inviting Members

• Automatic Grouping: Members are automatically grouped into team dashboards based on their email domain. There is no manual invitation process.

Joining an Existing Team Dashboard

1. Verify Email: Ensure your email is verified on TryHackMe.
2. Automatic Assignment: Upon verification, you'll be automatically assigned to the team dashboard corresponding to your email domain.

Important Notes

• Non-Transferable: Once joined, you cannot leave or switch team dashboards.
• Email Changes: Changing your email keeps you in the same team dashboard but may restrict access to the page.

Features Enhancing Collaboration and Competition

• Leaderboard: Tracks top scorers and resets monthly.
• Challenges: Participate in team challenges to foster collaboration.
• Activity Tracking: View recent activities and achievements within the team.

More information about Team Dashboards:

https://help.tryhackme.com/en/articles/6495976-integrating-collaboration-and-competition-in-the-workspaces

Terms and conditions: https://help.tryhackme.com/en/articles/10436740-soc-simulator-competition-terms-and-conditions