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Work Packages and Deliverables

WP1 Project management and coordination

  • D1.1 – Project initiation documentation
  • D1.2 – High level design
  • D1.3 – Mid term review
  • D1.4 – Project closing

WP2 Infrastructure

  • D2.1 – Documentation for procurement
  • D2.2 – Hardware
  • D2.3 – Software
  • D2.4 – Premises (Public)

WP3 Training platform (SW)

  • D3.1 – Wargaming platform beta
  • D3.2 – Wargaming platform final version

WP4 Training scenarios

  • D3.1 – Wargaming platform beta
  • D3.2 – Wargaming platform final version

WP5 Marketing campaign

  • D5.1 – Website (Public)
  • D5.2 – Marketing  materials (Public)

WP6 Operations and school support

  • D6.1 – List of feedback and performed improvements
  • D6.2 – Wargame arena expert development program (Public)

Expected Outcomes

Exchange knowledge between cybersecurity ranges and create common data repositories

BinConf Range will be sharing knowledge and training scenarios with government arena via common scenario repository.

Large-scale and cross-sector scenarios 

Binary Confidence has established enduring partnerships with top-tier educational institutions such as 

    • Czech Technical University in Prague, 
    • Masaryk University, and 
    • University of Zilina. 

 

As a result, our objective is to engage them in Cyber Range activities, including the collaborative development of a shared data repository with the KYPO Cyber Range Platform from Masaryk University. Our aim is to ensure the currency and diversity of large-scale and cross-sector scenarios. Additionally, we intend to offer training opportunities to both students and professors.

Structured training and cybersecurity exercises to prepare cybersecurity defenders at both public and private organisations

We plan to market the BinConf Range to both public and private sector. Services will include two forms: trainings (structured training with goal of learning) and exercise (just instructions and real-life situations that player needs to handle with goal of improving already learned skills)

Enable the conduct of hybrid trainings engaging all levels relevant to detecting, mitigating and preventing cyber-attacks

Planned scenarios will include at least following roles:

    • human resource,
    • PR and social networks, 
    • IT and security managerial level,
    • IT and security L1-L3 levels.

 

BinConf Range focuses on following sectors: 

  • Education, 
  • Healthcare,
  • Energy, 
  • Public sector, 
  • Digital infrastructure 
  • Digital service providers,
  • Finance,
  • Essential services.

Dissemination and Communication

BinConf range will target the following groups:

  • Students: We aim to raise awareness about cybersecurity and promote it as a career option among students from elementary schools, high schools, to universities.
  • Public sector organizations: Our range is designed to help organizations improve their cybersecurity competence, especially critical infrastructure. We have already worked with some clients in this sector and believe there is potential for more.
  • Private companies: We will target companies primarily from Slovakia and the Czech Republic, as we are familiar with the market and believe there is a need for improved cybersecurity practices in these regions.
  • Women: We will make a special effort to target women, who are underrepresented in the field of cybersecurity. By creating an inclusive environment that caters to women, we hope to encourage more women to pursue careers in cybersecurity.

Planned dissemination activities

Students

  • We will partner with schools to offer free cyber range training and exercises for students, including customized scenarios that are relevant to their age group and interests.
  • Utilize social media platforms, such as Instagram and TikTok, to share engaging content and spark interest in cybersecurity as a potential career path.
  • Host cyber range competitions for students with prizes for the winners, which can be promoted through targeted digital advertising and email marketing to schools.
  • Form partnerships with organizations specializing in informal IT education for different age groups (such as OpenLab.sk in Slovakia, with whom Binary Confidence collaborates to offer employment prospects to young talents) to broaden our marketing outreach to individuals interested in IT security education.

Public sector

  • Attend conferences and events related to cybersecurity and critical infrastructure to showcase the capabilities of the cyber range and network with potential clients.
  • Offer a free trial or demonstration of the cyber range to interested organizations to allow them to experience the training platform first-hand and see the value it can provide.
  • Publish case studies and success stories from other public sector clients who have used the cyber range to improve their cybersecurity posture.

Private companies

  • Advertise the cyber range through targeted digital marketing to reach companies who are searching for cybersecurity training solutions.
  • Host webinars and other online events to showcase the features of the cyber range and answer questions from potential clients.
  • Create partnerships with local cybersecurity consultancies and resellers who can promote the cyber range to their existing clients.
  • Publish research papers, articles, and case studies in relevant journals, magazines, and conferences to reach a professional audience and increase visibility for the project.

Women

  • Utilize social media platforms, such as LinkedIn and X, to share success stories of women who have pursued a career in cybersecurity and highlight the importance of diversity in the field.
  • Offer scholarships or other incentives for women who enroll in the cyber range, which can be promoted through targeted email marketing and advertising.
  • Create partnerships with organizations focused on providing IT education for women (for example Slovak organization Aj Ty v IT, Czech organization Czechitas) in order to be able to expand our marketing reach towards women.
 

In all of these activities we also count on word-of-mouth dissemination.

In the initial phases of the BinConf Range project, we will actively engage with the above-mentioned organizations. Recognizing their extensive experience in educating specific groups, we will seek their insights and recommendations based on the valuable feedback they regularly receive from their cybersecurity competency-building courses tailored to various demographics such as high school students, women, and individuals undergoing retraining.

By leveraging their expertise, we aim to identify areas where our arena’s activities can complement and enhance their existing education models. This collaborative approach allows us to address the gaps they may identify and develop more tailored solutions that precisely cater to the unique needs of their students. The input provided by these organizations will serve as a valuable foundation for creating specialized educational offerings, resulting in a mutually beneficial synergy. This synergy creates a positive feedback loop, enabling continuous improvement and refinement of our educational initiatives while ensuring maximum value and impact for the students they serve.

Competitiveness and Benefits for the Society

Wargame arena that is used by students, employees and general public helps to create a more informed, skilled, and prepared society that is better equipped to defend against cyber threats. The benefits to the society include:

  • Increased Awareness: Practical exercises raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and the potential consequences of cyber attacks. This can encourage individuals to be more vigilant and proactive in protecting their own data and the data of others.
  • Improved Skills: Through hands-on exercises, students and employees can develop technical skills and knowledge that are essential for protecting against cyber threats. They will also gain a deeper understanding of how to identify, prevent, and respond to cyber attacks.
  • Better Preparedness: By participating in practical exercises, students and employees can become better prepared to handle real-world cybersecurity incidents. They will gain experience in detecting and responding to cyber threats, which will help them to be more confident and effective when faced with a real-world attack.
  • Stronger Organizations: By providing employees with cybersecurity training, organizations can create a more secure and resilient workforce. This can help organizations to better protect their data and systems, and reduce the risk of cyber attacks.
  • Improved Public Trust: By demonstrating a commitment to cybersecurity and educating employees and students about the importance of IT security, organizations and institutions can increase public trust in their ability to protect sensitive information.
  • Gender Diversity: Encouraging gender diversity in cybersecurity by creating an inclusive environment that caters to women, which can help address the gender imbalance in the field. This is particularly important in Slovakia where IT domain is traditionally seen as being reserved for men. BinConf Range aims to encourage more women to pursue careers in cybersecurity, ultimately benefiting both the industry and society as a whole.
  • Addressing the cybersecurity skills gap: Providing means for young people to gain hands-on experience and training in cybersecurity, which can help meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in Slovakia’s cybersecurity sector.