Cyber Range Platform Training provides hands-on experience in cybersecurity foundations, attack simulation, defensive operations, and incident response through realistic cyber range exercises and scenarios.
Duration 5 Days – 40 hrs.
Overview
This 5-day intensive Cyber Range Platform Training Course is designed to equip participants with foundational cybersecurity knowledge and hands-on experience in simulated attack and defense environments. The program integrates theoretical concepts with guided cyber range exercises, enabling learners to understand how cyber threats emerge, how vulnerabilities are exploited, and how organizations respond to incidents.
Participants will explore essential cybersecurity domains such as threat landscapes, networking, web security, system exploitation, and security operations. Through structured labs and real-world simulation scenarios, the course provides both Red Team (offensive) and Blue Team (defensive) perspectives.
By the end of the training, participants will be able to apply practical cybersecurity skills in controlled environments, making it ideal for organizations aiming to strengthen internal security awareness and technical capabilities
Objectives
- Understand core cybersecurity principles and frameworks
- Identify and analyze common cyber threats (phishing, malware, ransomware, web attacks)
- Apply the CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) in real scenarios
- Understand networking concepts relevant to cyber attacks and detection
- Analyze basic network traffic using tools such as Wireshark
- Identify common web vulnerabilities such as SQL Injection and XSS
- Navigate and perform basic operations in Linux environments
- Understand attack techniques such as privilege escalation and password attacks
- Apply Blue Team practices including monitoring, log analysis, and incident response
- Participate in cyber range simulations involving attack and defense scenarios
Target Audience
- IT Support Personnel
- System Administrators
- Network Administrators
- SOC Analysts (or aspiring SOC members)
- Junior Cybersecurity Professionals
- Software Developers needing security awareness
- Infrastructure and Security Teams
- Career shifters into cybersecurity
- Entry-level professionals and fresh graduates
Prerequisites
- Basic computer literacy
- Familiarity with Windows or Linux environments
- Basic understanding of networking (optional but beneficial)
- Interest in cybersecurity or ethical hacking
- No advanced cybersecurity background required
Course Outline
Day 1 – Cybersecurity Fundamentals (Foundation Building)
Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Definition and scope
- Importance in modern organizations
- Cybersecurity domains and career paths
- Threat landscape overview
Module 2: Common Cyber Attacks
- Phishing and social engineering
- Malware and ransomware
- Insider vs external threats
- Case studies of real incidents
Module 3: Core Security Principles
- CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)
- Security controls and defense-in-depth
- Cyber hygiene practices
Module 4: Cyber Range Familiarization
- Platform navigation
- Lab workflow and environment setup
- Ethics and rules of engagement
Hands-on Labs:
- Pre-Security Path
- Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Guided cyber range exercises
Day 2 – Networking and Attack Fundamentals
Module 1: Networking Basics
- IP addressing, DNS
- HTTP vs HTTPS
- Ports and protocols
Module 2: Attack Mechanics
- Attack surfaces
- Reconnaissance basics
- Network attack indicators
Module 3: Packet Analysis
- Packet structure
- Normal vs suspicious traffic
Module 4: Wireshark Fundamentals
- Interface and features
- Packet capture and filtering
- Traffic analysis
Hands-on Labs:
- Network Fundamentals
- Wireshark Exercises
Day 3 – Web Security Essentials
Module 1: Web Application Security
- Web architecture basics
- Attack surfaces
Module 2: SQL Injection
- Attack methods
- Risks and prevention
Module 3: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
- Types of XSS
- Impact and mitigation
Module 4: Authentication Issues
- Weak credentials
- Session management risks
Module 5: OWASP Top 10
- Overview of top vulnerabilities
- Secure design awareness
Hands-on Labs:
- OWASP Top 10 Labs
- Web Security Exercises
Day 4 – System Hacking and Exploitation
Module 1: Linux Fundamentals
- File systems and navigation
- Permissions and user management
Module 2: Attack Simulation
- Enumeration techniques
- Identifying misconfigurations
Module 3: Privilege Escalation
- Escalation methods
- System weaknesses
Module 4: Password Attacks
- Brute force and dictionary attacks
- Credential reuse risks
Hands-on Labs:
- Linux Fundamentals
- Privilege Escalation Exercises
- Password Attack Demonstrations
Day 5 – Blue Team Operations and Simulation
Module 1: Blue Team Fundamentals
- SOC roles and responsibilities
- Monitoring strategies
Module 2: Incident Response
- IR lifecycle (Preparation → Recovery)
- Escalation and reporting
Module 3: Log Analysis
- Log sources and importance
- Detecting anomalies
Module 4: SOC Operations
- Alert triage
- Indicators of compromise
Module 5: Cyber Range Simulation
- End-to-end attack-defense scenario
- Investigation and response
- Group discussion and insights
Hands-on Labs:
- Security Monitoring
- Incident Response Simulation
