The Big Fix

Go to the sign up form on this page and provide your name and email address. If you already have a Snyk account make sure you use the same email address in this registration form.

• Register for the Big Fix event via the form on this page and ensure your email address is associated with the Snyk account you will use to fix vulnerabilities. Then create a Snyk account if you don’t already have one, import your project(s) to Snyk where they will be scanned for security issues, and fix at least one of the identified issues.
• You can get started fixing security issues TODAY to qualify for swag once the event ends, no need to wait! Regardless, we’d love to have you join our Discord community of fixers and our 24-hour live stream on February 25th!

We will be announcing raffle winners at two separate times: during our 24-hour live stream (more info on this below), as well as a few days after the event. We’ll directly message all raffle winners with information on how to claim their prize.

• We’ll be streaming to both Twitch and YouTube so you can tune in and chat with us on whichever platform you prefer. Make sure to set a reminder in your calendar!
• Discord – Join our community Discord where you’ll be able to chat with other fixers like yourself, as well as seasoned security experts who can help answer your questions and resolve security issues! You can join Discord by clicking the following link: https://discord.gg/NXuz63GmUt
• What do I do after joining Discord?
  • When you enter the community, you’ll need to confirm your email addresses and enable 2FA.
  • Following that, you’ll need to confirm that you have read the rules and accept the Ts and Cs before being allowed into our channels
  • Once you’ve accepted the Ts and Cs, head to the “🛠-the-big-fix” channel in the  “🍿 Events and recordings” category and say hi!

Use this email template to explain the benefits of dedicating time to fixing vulnerabilities and the value of participating in this free event as a team.

Hey Boss, 

In light of the recent Log4j vulnerabilities, I would like my team to dedicate some time this month to start fixing vulnerabilities in our codebase.

I found a free online event called The Big Fix where our team can get advice and troubleshooting support from security experts, plus earn rewards for fixing vulnerabilities in our projects. I’d love for our team to join this event for the following reasons: 

• We want to ensure our developers are educated on proactive security best practices so they can deliver secure code quickly. At this event we’ll speak with security experts to help our team learn the ropes. 
• Fixing security issues in applications is important, but oftentimes intimidating. Taking on this responsibility in a fun, global competition allows us to work as a team and learn in a blameless environment.
• Security is a massive priority for every development team. The event live stream will also introduce our team to specific vulnerability patterns, like Cross Site Scripting, for example. Taking this on as a group activity will allow us to build momentum for prioritizing security in 2022. 

The event is on Feb 25, 2022 (a Friday) and I think it would be a huge help to our growth as a team to participate. Can we get approval for the team to spend the day learning about, identifying, and fixing security issues in our products as part of The Big Fix event? 

Securely, 

Your teammate