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ICS cyber ranges: Hands-on training for industrial control system security teams

Incident response has been a pillar of cybersecurity for decades. But plans to account for the unique risks surrounding the specialized command and control s

Purple team cyber ranges: Hands-on training for red and blue teams

Businesses are always adapting and innovating when it comes to cybersecurity. While the use of layered defenses and red and blue teams used to be enough, man

Cyber ranges: Who are they for and how can they help

Why do you need hands-on training? The field of cybersecurity has a number of great books and references. Whether general overviews, deep dives into particu

What types of cybersecurity skills can you learn in a cyber range?

What is a cyber range? A cyber range is an environment designed to provide hands-on learning for cybersecurity concepts. This typically involves a virtual e

Best cyber ranges for cybersecurity professionals and teams

According to one count, there are 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs across the country. Solving the skills shortage in a time of growing cyber threats

Types of cyber ranges compared: Simulations, overlays, emulations and hybrids

There are many different kinds of cyber ranges to choose from when deciding on the best cybersecurity training type for your team. Cyber ranges are an effect

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) cyber range checklist

Introduction Today, we will look at the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) cyber range checklist. We will give a brief overview and disc

What types of attack scenarios can you simulate in a cyber range?

Introduction Just as in any other endeavor, practice makes perfect, and the same goes for preparing for cyberattacks. For organizations looking to take t

How are virtual labs and cyber range simulations different?

Introduction Cybersecurity training is one of the most important ways that IT professionals can validate their skills and learn new ones too. It not only te