5 Ways Security Leaders Are Using Cyber Ranges and Simulation to Improve Security Posture
Cyber ranges and simulation can be used for multiple purposes that will help you identify the right team members and train them into an elite group of cyber defenders that work well together to improve your security posture.
National Cyber Security Awareness Month: Focus on People
This year’s National Cyber Security Month focuses on the human element of cybersecurity. We love that because PEOPLE are a vital part of your technology stack. When security teams are more prepared and confident, organizations benefit from an improved security posture and measurably reduced risk.
Helping CISOs Avoid Burnout and Reduce Risk
The CISO role is vital. The recent 2022 Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Survey shows that CISO salaries have increased, which reflects their value and higher profile in their organizations. But CISOs are at risk of burnout. Cloud Range can help.
Get Cyber Hiring Right Q&A
We had a great turnout for the recent product launch of RightTrak Cyber Aptitude Assessments. In “Get Cyber Hiring Right,” Cloud Range Founder and CEO Debbie Gordon discussed how HR managers and security leaders can use RightTrak to ensure people are in their best-fit roles.
ASU Selects Cloud Range for Hands-On Cybersecurity Simulation to Support AZNext Workforce Training Accelerator Partnership
Cloud Range announced that Arizona State University (ASU) and AZNext have selected its immersive cyber range and cybersecurity simulation training solution to be incorporated into the workforce development accelerator partnership.
The Cyber Learner Lifecycle™
The Cyber Learner Lifecycle™ covers all the stages for learning and training that a cybersecurity professional goes through, including everything that happens before employment, as they're employed, and throughout their career.
Cloud Range Releases Cognitive Assessment to Improve Cyber Hiring
The Cloud Range RightTrak Cyber Aptitude Assessment is a metric-based assessment that identifies an individual's cognitive aptitude for a career in cybersecurity and matches their learning preference, personality characteristics, and skill sets with their optimal cyber work role. It is the only cyber aptitude assessment with different cognitive components that measure someone’s innate strengths and align the results to cyber job requirements.
Cloud Range Finalist in Upcoming NEXT Awards
Cloud Range has been named a finalist in the Emerging Technology category in the upcoming 2022 NEXT Awards + Entrepreneurs’ Hall of Fame.
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CISOs Look To Bake Simulation Into Cyber Defense [Cybercrime Magazine]
The bad guys are going to be one step ahead — as we hear about in the news every day — and CISOs have to acknowledge that everything is not going to be secure. CISOs should include simulation in cyber defense to help their teams do as much as they can to stay ahead of what is yet to come.
Using a Cyber Range to Hire & Train an Awesome SOC Team
The cybersecurity industry has a conundrum. It’s hard to find and vet top-notch SOC analysts and then train them into a successful, collaborative team. Good news: There are cyber range solutions that can help.
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Leveraging Cyber Ranges – Essential for CISOs & Security Leaders [Cybercrime Radio]
In this episode of Cybercrime Radio, Debbie joins host Steve Morgan to discuss the many challenges that CISOs and security leaders are facing today, how Cloud Range is working to resolve these issues, and more.
NTT & Cloud Range Partner to Increase Cybersecurity Preparedness in Australia
Countries around the world are seeking to address the global cyber skills shortage and to help combat the ever-increasing number of cyber threats. At Cloud Range, we believe that a well-executed cyber simulation program does both. That’s why Cloud Range is excited to team up with NTT Ltd.
Five Questions Senior Executives Should Ask CISOs About Training
Cybersecurity has emerged as an important component of the conversations that occur at the senior executive and board levels. Furthermore, it is no longer uncommon for boards and leadership teams to include at least one member who has some experience in this critically important area. To address this issue, we offer below five questions that senior executives should ask their Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
FastTrak Candidate Assessments: Setting Up New Cyber Hires for Success
Cloud Range now offers FastTrak Candidate Assessments for all security roles, including SOC analysts, engineers, incident response, senior security resources and more.
CyberMaxx Case Study: Using a Cyber Training Program for Competitive Advantage
CyberMaxx wanted to increase its cyber defense preparedness, close the skills gap, improve the culture of its security team, and gain a new competitive advantage. Learn why Cloud Range was the best fit to take their SOC and IR teams to the next level in this case study.
The Effectiveness of Simulation-Based Training in Cybersecurity
Simulation-based training is utilized in many fields but it has only recently begun to be used in cybersecurity training. Simulation training provides students and professionals with opportunities to practice their decision-making skills through real-life situations and experiences. Most importantly to the business, if a trainee makes a mistake in simulation, there is no negative impact to the business — only quality training value.
Supporting a Layered Approach to Cybersecurity Readiness: An Overview of Cloud Range
Leading industry research firm TAG Cyber published a report commending Cloud Range’s approach to accelerating cyber readiness for leading organizations by leveraging a layered approach to security.
Using Cyber Simulation to Improve OT/ICS Security
Security teams need to understand not only traditional cybersecurity tactics and procedures, but also OT-specific ones. Cyber simulation exercises designed expressly for OT/ICS security help cyber defenders be more effective and reduce risk.
Accenture to Provide Cloud Range’s Groundbreaking IT/OT Cyberattack Incident Response Simulation to Critical Infrastructure Sector
Becoming a great baseball player takes a lot more than just knowing how to play the game. It also takes more than being a great hitter or a great pitcher. Similar to baseball, cyber defense is a team sport.
How Are Cybersecurity and Baseball Alike?
Similar to baseball, cyber defense is a team sport. While baseball practice gets teams game-ready, cybersecurity simulation practice gets security teams battle-ready. Either way, improving knowledge, skills and abilities ensures you can knock it out of the park.