1. Novice Hacker (🛡️ Copper Shield)
Resources:
-Access to basic software tools for development and learning (open-source or free-tier tools like GitHub, VSCode, and Kali Linux).
-Educational materials like online guides and video tutorials.
Tech Support:
-Basic support: Email or forum-based support for resolving minor technical issues.
-Access to community resources like #dev-chat for general development help.
Travel Expenses:
-No travel benefits included at this level.
-Access to public transportation information for local events.
2. Junior Hacker (🛡️ Bronze Shield)
Resources:
-Access to premium software licenses (limited to beginner packages of tools like Burp Suite Community Edition, JetBrains IDEs, and Docker).
-Expanded access to learning resources, including online courses and tutorials.
Tech Support:
-Limited tech support: Forum-based support, access to chat assistance on the server for common issues.
-Priority support for software and environment setup.
Travel Expenses:
-Public transportation reimbursement for local events and hackathons.
-No hotel or flight accommodations yet.
3. Skilled Hacker (🛡️ Silver Shield)
Resources:
-Full access to premium software licenses such as Burp Suite Professional, Metasploit Pro, Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) credits, and Pen-testing tools.
-Access to virtual labs for hacking practice (e.g., Hack The Box, TryHackMe).
Tech Support:
-Priority tech support via Discord (dedicated channel) for technical challenges.
-Assistance with setting up virtual environments and troubleshooting advanced issues.
Travel Expenses:
-Economy-class flights on Star Alliance airlines (or equivalent) for regional hackathons.
-3-star hotels or equivalent at Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, or Accor.
-Public transportation or standard car rentals (e.g., Hertz) for short distances to event venues.
4. Expert Hacker (🛡️ Gold Shield)
Resources:
-Full suite of enterprise software tools, including licenses for Burp Suite Professional, Metasploit Pro, AWS/Azure/GCP resources, and Jira for project management.
-Access to advanced cybersecurity platforms such as CrowdStrike Falcon and Splunk.
-Extended cloud computing credits for development and testing.
Tech Support:
-Direct tech support via dedicated Discord channels or direct messaging with support staff for prompt assistance.
-On-call support during hackathons or competitions for immediate problem resolution.
Travel Expenses:
-Business-class flights on Star Alliance airlines for international hackathons and cybersecurity conferences.
-4-star hotels at Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, or Accor.
-Premium car rentals from Hertz or Uber/Lyft vouchers for convenient travel to venues.
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5. Elite Hacker (🛡️ Platinum Shield)
Resources:
-Full access to enterprise-grade tools, including custom-built or private cybersecurity solutions, dedicated cloud environments with unlimited resources, and virtual private servers (VPS) for testing and challenges.
-Personal project resources, including dedicated GitHub Enterprise repositories and CI/CD pipelines.
Tech Support:
-24/7 tech support with live chat or phone support during hackathons, available for immediate troubleshooting and infrastructure assistance.
-Dedicated engineer support for complex software or environment setups.
Travel Expenses:
-Business-class flights on Star Alliance airlines for international hackathons and events.
-5-star hotels (e.g., Ritz Carlton, St. Regis, Waldorf Astoria) through Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, or Accor.
-Luxury car rentals (e.g., Hertz Platinum) or private transport (e.g., black car service).
6. Mentor (🛡️ Diamond Shield)
Resources:
-Same as Elite Hacker but with additional budget for mentorship projects or workshops.
-Access to exclusive beta testing tools and pre-release software.
Tech Support:
-Dedicated technical resources, including early access to new tools and technology previews.
-Engineering support for creating and managing projects within the mentorship role.
Travel Expenses:
-Business-class flights on Star Alliance airlines for both personal and professional events related to Algosize.
-5-star hotels with suite upgrades at Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, or Accor.
-Executive car rentals or chauffeur services for transportation to events.
7. Moderator (🛡️ Obsidian Shield)
Resources:
-Full access to all resources, similar to Mentor with additional admin-level access to oversee community tools and resources.
Tech Support:
-Direct access to the Algosize engineering team for infrastructure, tool management, and oversight responsibilities.
-Advanced project support, including DevOps and infrastructure assistance.
Travel Expenses:
-Same as Mentor tier: Business-class flights and 5-star hotels for global events and cybersecurity conferences.
-Executive car services or luxury rental options for travel to and from venues.
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8. Admin (🛡️ Titanium Shield)
Resources:
-Full control over resource allocation, including deciding the distribution of tools and software to different hacker tiers.
-Access to custom-built internal tools and development environments for server management and operations.
Tech Support:
-Top-priority tech support from all teams within Algosize for management and administration of the community.
Travel Expenses:
-Business-class flights on Star Alliance airlines for global travel.
-Presidential suites in 5-star hotels such as Waldorf Astoria, Ritz-Carlton, or St. Regis. -Luxury transportation, including chauffeur services or private car rentals from Hertz Platinum.
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Perks & Resource Access Summary
-Novice/Junior Hacker (🛡️ Copper/Bronze): Basic software and community support, public transportation reimbursement.
-Skilled Hacker (🛡️ Silver): Premium software, economy travel, and 3-star accommodations.
-Expert Hacker (🛡️ Gold): Advanced software, business-class travel, 4-star accommodations, and premium rental cars.
-Elite Hacker (🛡️ Platinum): Full access to enterprise-grade tools, business-class travel, 5-star hotels, and luxury transportation.
-Mentor/Moderator (🛡️ Diamond/Obsidian): Luxury travel and accommodations, additional resources for mentorship and project support.
-Admin (🛡️ Titanium): Full server and resource control, VIP business-class travel, and access to custom internal tools.
