Team ByteBender
We are Team ByteBender, a group of passionate developers and security enthusiasts building pragmatic tooling for system hardening across Windows and Linux platforms.
Kanisha Yadav
B.Tech IT, 3rd Year
Ajay Kumar
B.Tech CSE, 2nd Year
Siddhant Kumar Pathak
B.Tech IT, 3rd Year
Vanshika Yadav
B.Tech IT, 3rd Year
Shrishti Shahi
B.Tech IT, 3rd Year
Agrim Verma
B.Tech CSE, 2nd Year
SIH 2025 Participation
Building the future of cybersecurity through innovation
Team
ByteBender
Team ID
115331
Edition
SIH 2025
Problem ID
SIH25237
Problem Statement
Multi-Platform System Hardening Tool
HardenSys is being developed as part of our participation in Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025. We're addressing the critical need for automated system hardening across Windows and Linux platforms.
SIH25237).
Problem Statement Details
Comprehensive analysis of the cybersecurity challenge we're addressing
Background
Modern operating systems, including Windows, Ubuntu, and CentOS, are widely used in enterprise environments for server and desktop deployments. These systems, by default, may not adhere to strict security baselines. Misconfigurations, exposed services, weak access controls, outdated software, or improper logging can create serious vulnerabilities, leading to data breaches or system compromise.
Current Challenges
Time-consuming
Manual hardening processes take extensive time and resources
Error-prone
Human errors in configuration can create security gaps
Inconsistent
Different approaches across platforms lead to vulnerabilities
Hard to Audit
Difficult to verify and maintain compliance standards
System administrators often lack a centralized tool to automatically assess, enforce, and report compliance of Windows and Linux systems against industry-standard hardening policies.
Our Objectives
Multi-Platform Support
Support Windows (10/11), Ubuntu (20.04+), and CentOS (7+)
Standardized Parameters
Apply parameters as per Annexure 'A' (Windows) and Annexure 'B' (Linux)
Detailed Reporting
Generate detailed compliance reports (previous/current value and result)
User-Friendly Interface
Be easy to use for novice and expert administrators
Rollback Capability
Support rollback to previous settings
Key Features
OS Detection & Modular Engine
Detects target OS, runs appropriate modules, configurable hardening levels
Security Checks & Remediation
As per Annexure 'A' (Windows) and 'B' (Linux)
Reporting & Logging
PDF reports with severities, action logs with timestamps
CLI & GUI Interfaces
Automation-ready CLI and optional GUI
Rollback Capability
Stores previous configurations for rollback
Official Dataset
Access the complete technical specifications and requirements
Download Annexure_A_B_NTRO_SIH25237.pdfOur Mission
Empowering organizations with automated security excellence
Simplifying Security Hardening
Our mission is to simplify and standardize security hardening for organizations by providing a unified interface that automates checks, streamlines compliance, and offers clear documentation for manual configuration when needed.
Our Core Values
Security First
Protecting systems and data is our top priority in every decision we make.
Automation
Eliminating manual processes to reduce errors and increase efficiency.
Accessibility
Making security tools accessible to both experts and beginners.
Excellence
Continuously improving our solutions to meet evolving security needs.
Making a Difference
By democratizing security hardening, we're helping organizations of all sizes protect their critical infrastructure and sensitive data from evolving cyber threats.