Below is an extract from the Shirahama Symposium Newspaper Vol. 8 No. 2

Wumaierjiang "Omar" Simayi
I am Wumaierjiang Simayi, I am from China. I am always interested in information security. That is why I am studying at CMU (Carnegie Mellon University) CyLab Japan in Kobe since CMU CyLab Japan provides a Master's degree in Information Security Management which is called the MS-ITIS (Master of Science in Information Technology Information Security). Studying information security at CMU is very challenging and exciting. I learned a great deal in CMU but I feel that there is a gap between what we learned in the classroom and what is happening beyond the campus. This incident response contest provides a near-realistic situation, that is why I would like to take part in this incident response contest in Shirahama to narrow the gap.

Chia-Lung Hsieh "Albert"
Hi there! This is Albert from Taiwan. I came to two wonderful places of CMU and Japan, and now I am in another one of Shirahama Information Incident Response Contest. The preparation of this made me learn so much about practical web attacks. Also, I've experienced the merit of cooperation in a Japanese way which I really appreciate. So let's fight together and enjoy with each other. Cheers!

Komsit "Gab" Prakobphol
Hi, my name is Gab. I am from Thailand. I love music, dancing, soccer, and computers. Participating in this contest is a very good and interesting experience for me. I hop you feel the same. Anyway, let's enjoy the contest.

Madoka Hasegawa
Hello. This is the first time for me to participate in a contest like this. I have prepared for this contest with my fellow teammates but I feel like there is still many things left to do. Of course there is a problem with the language barrier. I am excited to see what wil happen and will do my best."