AWS x WithSecure - Secure Legends GameDay 2026

Step into the world of Secure Legends, where your security expertise will be tested in an immersive, high-stakes adventure that challenges everything you know about cloud security operations.

Imagine yourself as part of an elite security team protecting a fictional company's critical infrastructure from sophisticated threats. As chaos unfolds, you'll need to think like both defender and investigator piecing together clues, analyzing attack patterns, and implementing solutions before time runs out. The clock is ticking, points are on the line, and every decision matters as you race against other teams.

Your mission spans the full spectrum of security operations: unlocking access through cryptographic puzzles, identifying and containing active breaches, implementing data protection controls, conducting forensic investigations on compromised systems, and hardening vulnerable deployment pipelines. Each quest mirrors real-world security incidents, requiring you to leverage AWS security services and demonstrate mastery across multiple security domains.

The dynamic scoring system rewards speed and precision, you'll lose points while systems remain compromised, creating authentic urgency that mirrors actual incident response. Strategic thinking becomes crucial as you decide which threats to tackle first and how to allocate your team's expertise.

Whether you're a seasoned security professional or an aspiring cloud security specialist, Secure Legends offers an unparalleled opportunity to apply your knowledge in a safe yet challenging environment. You'll work with cutting-edge AWS security services, collaborate under pressure, and gain practical experience that translates directly to real-world operations.

Are you ready to become a security legend? Join us for an unforgettable experience where your skills will be tested, your knowledge expanded, and your passion for security ignited!

Partical information
- Bring your own laptop, no need to install anything (just your favorite Internet browser)
- We will provide Internet access
- We will provide food and snacks (let us know about dietary restrictions in the participation form)
- Be on time (15:00 EET)
- Are you not familiar with AWS? No problem, just let us know so we'll place you into right team
- Prices will be awarded to the first 3 teams

What is an AWS GameDay?
AWS GameDay is a hands-on, gamified learning exercise where teams use real AWS accounts to build and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure in a competitive environment. Participants play as new hires at a fictional startup, responding to various challenges and chaos events that simulate real-world problems while a live scoreboard tracks their progress. Teams work together to solve open-ended challenges with broad guidance rather than step-by-step instructions, learning practical operational skills and best practices along the way. AWS experts provide support throughout the event, and over 94% of participants report learning new things and wanting to participate again.