Judges Tell All - Reflections on Hackathon '25 and what's NEXT?

We invited the judges from Hackathon '25 to join a special webinar where they shared their reflections on this year’s judging experience - and gave us a sneak peek at what’s coming for the 2026 edition!

Here’s what they covered:

  • @Dave led a deep dive into the judging criteria- what each criterion means, and why it matters for building a strong threat model

  • @Qasim and @roberthurlbut shared the “wow” factors - what made certain submissions stand out (a lot of teams impressed!)

  • @Dave also highlighted common pitfalls and challenges - key areas where all the teams can improve for next year

  • @irene221b offered some tips for future participants

  • @swierckx shared what’s next in 2026 – a full refresh is coming, with major changes that will redefine what a threat modeling hackathon looks like (something never done before in the history of any threat modeling hackathon in the industry!).

Slides
Webinar_ Hackathon Judges Tell All (June 24, 2025).pdf (4.6 MB)

Recording


About Hackathon ‘25

Over 200 members of our community participated in Hackathon '25 this April. During this three-week, team-based challenge, participants created threat models for a smart car using any frameworks or formats they preferred, and presented their models, along with recommendations, to a CISO in their final deliverable.

Full event summary: TMC Threat Modeling Hackathon 2025 Recap

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