John Hammond: SOC Analysts Training by CyberDefenders

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SANS Institute
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The Team or Practitioner of the Year Award šŸ† goes to the individual or team who has done extraordinary work in #CyberSecurity. The Community Winner for 2023 goes to @CyberDefenders. Congratulations! #SANSDMA
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Dec 14, 2023

Certified Cyber Defender (CCD) Course Review

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Paweł Mazur

Security Engineer @IBM

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Cool SWAG from CyberDefenders ;) #ccd #blueteam #soc
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Paweł Mazur

Security Engineer @IBM

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Cool SWAG from CyberDefenders ;) #ccd #blueteam #soc
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Oct 17, 2023

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Oct 17, 2023

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Black Hat MEA
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Join industry leaders like Offensive Security, NotSoSecure Training part of Claranet Cyber Security, Mandiant (now part of Google Cloud), CyberDefenders, CQURE Inc., and many more for cutting-edge courses both pre and post-event. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced professional, our diverse training offerings will elevate your expertise to new heights. šŸŒŸ Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity. Secure your spot now: bit.ly/451j5Hy #BlackHatMEA #CybersecurityTraining #ExpertCourses #StayAhead #TechEducation #LevelUpSkills
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Black Hat MEA
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Join industry leaders like Offensive Security, NotSoSecure Training part of Claranet Cyber Security, Mandiant (now part of Google Cloud), CyberDefenders, CQURE Inc., and many more for cutting-edge courses both pre and post-event. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced professional, our diverse training offerings will elevate your expertise to new heights. šŸŒŸ Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity. Secure your spot now: bit.ly/451j5Hy #BlackHatMEA #CybersecurityTraining #ExpertCourses #StayAhead #TechEducation #LevelUpSkills
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Aug 11, 2023

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Aug 11, 2023

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Sai Dinesh Kondeti

Security Engineer @Microsoft

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I feel extremely happy and proud to share that I have successfully completed #CertifiedCyberDefender certification. This is an intermediate-to-advanced level course/cert from CyberDefenders, I can say that this is some high quality content that I have seen/studied in recent times. Labs are the meat of this course, sometimes, I had to spend several hours just to answer a single question in these labs. Speaking about the brutal 48 hours exam, it covers almost all major domains in CyberDefense. Exam grading process was unique wherein the students should not only provide the answer but also the approach that they have taken to reach that answer. Overall, I am happy that I have taken this course and proud that I have completed this certification exam, cannot wait to touch the shiny physical gold coin which I would be receiving as a token of achievement. #ccd #DefendSmarterNotHarder #cyberdefense #goldcoin #achievement #learningandgrowing
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Sai Dinesh Kondeti

Security Engineer @Microsoft

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I feel extremely happy and proud to share that I have successfully completed #CertifiedCyberDefender certification. This is an intermediate-to-advanced level course/cert from CyberDefenders, I can say that this is some high quality content that I have seen/studied in recent times. Labs are the meat of this course, sometimes, I had to spend several hours just to answer a single question in these labs. Speaking about the brutal 48 hours exam, it covers almost all major domains in CyberDefense. Exam grading process was unique wherein the students should not only provide the answer but also the approach that they have taken to reach that answer. Overall, I am happy that I have taken this course and proud that I have completed this certification exam, cannot wait to touch the shiny physical gold coin which I would be receiving as a token of achievement. #ccd #DefendSmarterNotHarder #cyberdefense #goldcoin #achievement #learningandgrowing

Jul 16, 2023

Jul 16, 2023

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Paweł M.

GIAC Advisory Board | SIEM Correlation Engineer @IBM

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That was a tough one. Managed to score more than 90% to receive that gold coin. Overall, I consider this to be one of the best Blue Team cert you can get
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Paweł M.

GIAC Advisory Board | SIEM Correlation Engineer @IBM

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That was a tough one. Managed to score more than 90% to receive that gold coin. Overall, I consider this to be one of the best Blue Team cert you can get
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Aug 12, 2023

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Aug 12, 2023

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Vee Widmann

SOC Analyst @F5

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Stoked to start the CyberDefenders CCD program next week! Cheers to always learning! #blueteam #socanalyst #cyberdefenders
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Vee Widmann

SOC Analyst @F5

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Stoked to start the CyberDefenders CCD program next week! Cheers to always learning! #blueteam #socanalyst #cyberdefenders
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Aug 24, 2023

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Aug 24, 2023

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Lucas Matias

SOC Analyst @Kaspersky

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Few months of study, practice here, practice there, and then the reward came! Thanks CyberDefenders for the solid learning content, and even more for the knowledge and endurance test that was the exam. I`ll surely recommend #CCD to everyone.
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Lucas Matias

SOC Analyst @Kaspersky

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Few months of study, practice here, practice there, and then the reward came! Thanks CyberDefenders for the solid learning content, and even more for the knowledge and endurance test that was the exam. I`ll surely recommend #CCD to everyone.
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May 8, 2023

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May 8, 2023

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Jonald Allan Gonzalez

CISSP, GCIH, GCFE, GWAPT, CCD, eJPT, BTL1, Pentest+, CySA+, Security+, CEH

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This was one of the best Blue Team courses and certifications I've taken. I highly recommend this. I would hire someone with this certification over one with Security+ or CySA+.
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Jonald Allan Gonzalez

CISSP, GCIH, GCFE, GWAPT, CCD, eJPT, BTL1, Pentest+, CySA+, Security+, CEH

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This was one of the best Blue Team courses and certifications I've taken. I highly recommend this. I would hire someone with this certification over one with Security+ or CySA+.
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Jan 19, 2025

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Jan 19, 2025

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Arion Martin

SOC Analyst @ WhiteDog

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Overall, Iā€™m extremely pleased with the course content delivery, exam experience, and how the CyberDefenders team coaches their students through the ā€œsmarter, not harderā€ mentality. I think this is incredibly beneficial in real-world applications. Finally finished the review of my experience with the course and the exam after passing it a few months ago, so give it a read if you're interested.
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Arion Martin

SOC Analyst @ WhiteDog

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Overall, Iā€™m extremely pleased with the course content delivery, exam experience, and how the CyberDefenders team coaches their students through the ā€œsmarter, not harderā€ mentality. I think this is incredibly beneficial in real-world applications. Finally finished the review of my experience with the course and the exam after passing it a few months ago, so give it a read if you're interested.

Aug 8, 2024

Aug 8, 2024

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Thomas Schuddinck

Senior CyberSecurity Consultant @PwC

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Yesterday, we launched the epic first edition of DefendNight at PwC Belgium! šŸš€ Our blue team, along with our amazing IAM, AppSec, OffSec, OT operativesā€”and many moreā€”banded together to fortify our defenses against cyber threats. Utilizing the CyberRange platform from CyberDefenders, we embarked on an fun and insightful mission to hunt down cyber threats across endpoints, networks, and the cloud. šŸŒšŸ’» And of course, our operations were fueled by some tactical pizza! šŸ• It was an unforgettable night of cyber co-op and defense excellence. We're already gearing up for the next DefendNight! šŸ”„šŸ”’ #CyberSecurity #TeamPwC #DefendNight #ThreatHunting #EndpointForensics #NetworkForensics #CloudForensics #BlueTeam #CyberDefenders #SecOps #Pizza Jeroen Hoof Cedric Lambrecht Mike Van Camp Wout De Ceuninck TĆ»ba KilinƧ Laurent Lombaerts Andreas M. Liam Deferm
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Thomas Schuddinck

Senior CyberSecurity Consultant @PwC

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Yesterday, we launched the epic first edition of DefendNight at PwC Belgium! šŸš€ Our blue team, along with our amazing IAM, AppSec, OffSec, OT operativesā€”and many moreā€”banded together to fortify our defenses against cyber threats. Utilizing the CyberRange platform from CyberDefenders, we embarked on an fun and insightful mission to hunt down cyber threats across endpoints, networks, and the cloud. šŸŒšŸ’» And of course, our operations were fueled by some tactical pizza! šŸ• It was an unforgettable night of cyber co-op and defense excellence. We're already gearing up for the next DefendNight! šŸ”„šŸ”’ #CyberSecurity #TeamPwC #DefendNight #ThreatHunting #EndpointForensics #NetworkForensics #CloudForensics #BlueTeam #CyberDefenders #SecOps #Pizza Jeroen Hoof Cedric Lambrecht Mike Van Camp Wout De Ceuninck TĆ»ba KilinƧ Laurent Lombaerts Andreas M. Liam Deferm
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Jul 18, 2024

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Manos Vordakis

Senior Security Analyst @ Accenture

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Definitely the most challenging exam I've taken to this day. In 48 hours, my skills were tested in Threat Hunting, Disk, Memory, and Network Forensics and also in Perimeter Defense. The labs were challenging and the exam experience was flawless. The best part of the course is that the CyberDefenders team is really trying to teach you how to think and research, so be prepared to take the extra step. Thank you CyberDefenders for this amazing course!
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Manos Vordakis

Senior Security Analyst @ Accenture

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Definitely the most challenging exam I've taken to this day. In 48 hours, my skills were tested in Threat Hunting, Disk, Memory, and Network Forensics and also in Perimeter Defense. The labs were challenging and the exam experience was flawless. The best part of the course is that the CyberDefenders team is really trying to teach you how to think and research, so be prepared to take the extra step. Thank you CyberDefenders for this amazing course!

Jan 15, 2024

Jan 15, 2024

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Medet Merkebaiuly

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer @Kcell JSC

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I chose this course for a reason. In mid-July, I wanted to dive into this course and take the exam because I was deeply impressed by the complexity and thoughtfulness of the challenges on the CyberDefenders platform. Pursuing this goal, I enrolled in this course, and I have no regrets at all. The course itself is well-designed and offers a range of modules covering various aspects of cybersecurity. The lab tasks are exceptional. Despite my experience as a SOC L1 and L2 analyst, I often found myself spending 8-9 hours on a single lab assignment. There was even one time when it took me a week to find the right answer to a single question!
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Medet Merkebaiuly

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer @Kcell JSC

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I chose this course for a reason. In mid-July, I wanted to dive into this course and take the exam because I was deeply impressed by the complexity and thoughtfulness of the challenges on the CyberDefenders platform. Pursuing this goal, I enrolled in this course, and I have no regrets at all. The course itself is well-designed and offers a range of modules covering various aspects of cybersecurity. The lab tasks are exceptional. Despite my experience as a SOC L1 and L2 analyst, I often found myself spending 8-9 hours on a single lab assignment. There was even one time when it took me a week to find the right answer to a single question!
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Sep 30, 2023

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Sep 30, 2023

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Mohammad Askar

Offensive Security Engineer at Amazon Offensive Security Engineer at Amazon

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I'm really glad to witness the extraordinary growth of CyberDefenders, the team was putting great efforts into creating high-quality content and labs for our blue teams across the globe and they definitely deserve your support.
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Mohammad Askar

Offensive Security Engineer at Amazon Offensive Security Engineer at Amazon

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I'm really glad to witness the extraordinary growth of CyberDefenders, the team was putting great efforts into creating high-quality content and labs for our blue teams across the globe and they definitely deserve your support.
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Oct 7, 2023

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Oct 7, 2023

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Luis Ricardo LĆ¼scher

Cyber Security Analyst @Swisscom

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One of the highlights of my preparation was engaging with the fantastic labs in the CCD preparation course offered by CyberDefenders. These hands-on labs were instrumental in sharpening my skills and boosting my confidence. Grateful for this learning opportunity and excited to share my insights and experiences in an upcoming review. Stay tuned! Now, looking forward to the next milestones and certifications in my cyber security journey! šŸš€ #CertifiedCyberDefender #CCD #CyberSecurity
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Luis Ricardo LĆ¼scher

Cyber Security Analyst @Swisscom

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One of the highlights of my preparation was engaging with the fantastic labs in the CCD preparation course offered by CyberDefenders. These hands-on labs were instrumental in sharpening my skills and boosting my confidence. Grateful for this learning opportunity and excited to share my insights and experiences in an upcoming review. Stay tuned! Now, looking forward to the next milestones and certifications in my cyber security journey! šŸš€ #CertifiedCyberDefender #CCD #CyberSecurity

Dec 10, 2023

Dec 10, 2023

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Alwin Lau

Penetration Tester at EY

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I am thrilled to announce that I have successfully completed and passed the Certified CyberDefender (CCD) training and certification. This vendor-neutral, hands-on cyber defense training has been an incredible journey, equipping me with the skills and knowledge to become a part of the next generation of SOC analysts, blue teams, and security engineers. I would also like to extend my thanks to my peers, mentors, and everyone who has supported me throughout this journey. Your encouragement and guidance have been invaluable. For anyone interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity, I highly recommend the Certified CyberDefender course. You can find more information about the course here: lnkd.in/g3enkaTW CyberDefenders Mohammed Hasan Muhammad Alharmeel Here's to a safer and more secure digital world! #CertifiedCyberDefender #CyberSecurity #BlueTeam
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Alwin Lau

Penetration Tester at EY

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I am thrilled to announce that I have successfully completed and passed the Certified CyberDefender (CCD) training and certification. This vendor-neutral, hands-on cyber defense training has been an incredible journey, equipping me with the skills and knowledge to become a part of the next generation of SOC analysts, blue teams, and security engineers. I would also like to extend my thanks to my peers, mentors, and everyone who has supported me throughout this journey. Your encouragement and guidance have been invaluable. For anyone interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity, I highly recommend the Certified CyberDefender course. You can find more information about the course here: lnkd.in/g3enkaTW CyberDefenders Mohammed Hasan Muhammad Alharmeel Here's to a safer and more secure digital world! #CertifiedCyberDefender #CyberSecurity #BlueTeam
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Nov 26, 2023

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Nov 26, 2023

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Alejandro Zaratiegui Bautista

System admin @Tigloo

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šŸ”„ Thrilled and honored to now be a #CertifiedCyberDefender! šŸ›”ļø Passed the 48 hours hands-on and feeling privileged to join the ranks šŸš€ CyberDefenders #CCD #CyberDefenders #DFIR #BlueTeam #InfoSec #SOC No os voy a mentir, ha sido un examen de gran nivel. Durante los Ćŗltimos 5 meses he estado preparĆ”ndome para el CCD a al vez que trabajaba. Han sido unos meses de mucho esfuerzo, pero como siempre digo, el esfuerzo gana al talento y con constancia y disciplina todo el posible. En cuanto al examen, han sido 48 horas con 5 secciones divididas en Network Forensics, Disk Forensics, Perimeter Defense, Memory Forensics y Threat Hunting. Ā”Siento que he adquirido muchĆ­simos conocimientos y no me esperaba menos, ya que es una de las certifiaciones Blue Team mĆ”s reconocidas! Ahora, con la certificaciĆ³n en mano, me siento mĆ”s fuerte y preparado para los desafĆ­os del mundo de la ciberseguridad. Este logro es un testimonio de que el esfuerzo sostenido puede superar cualquier obstĆ”culo. #CyberDefenders #CCD #DefendSmarterNotHarder #blueteam #cybersecurity #cybersec See translation
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Alejandro Zaratiegui Bautista

System admin @Tigloo

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šŸ”„ Thrilled and honored to now be a #CertifiedCyberDefender! šŸ›”ļø Passed the 48 hours hands-on and feeling privileged to join the ranks šŸš€ CyberDefenders #CCD #CyberDefenders #DFIR #BlueTeam #InfoSec #SOC No os voy a mentir, ha sido un examen de gran nivel. Durante los Ćŗltimos 5 meses he estado preparĆ”ndome para el CCD a al vez que trabajaba. Han sido unos meses de mucho esfuerzo, pero como siempre digo, el esfuerzo gana al talento y con constancia y disciplina todo el posible. En cuanto al examen, han sido 48 horas con 5 secciones divididas en Network Forensics, Disk Forensics, Perimeter Defense, Memory Forensics y Threat Hunting. Ā”Siento que he adquirido muchĆ­simos conocimientos y no me esperaba menos, ya que es una de las certifiaciones Blue Team mĆ”s reconocidas! Ahora, con la certificaciĆ³n en mano, me siento mĆ”s fuerte y preparado para los desafĆ­os del mundo de la ciberseguridad. Este logro es un testimonio de que el esfuerzo sostenido puede superar cualquier obstĆ”culo. #CyberDefenders #CCD #DefendSmarterNotHarder #blueteam #cybersecurity #cybersec See translation
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Nov 26, 2023

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Nov 26, 2023

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Rodrigo Wanderson

Threat Response Analyst @Kaspersky

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šŸš€ Transform into a Cyber Defender in 48 Hours: My Certification Journey on 1st attempt šŸš€ šŸŒŸ Achieving the #CertifiedCyberDefender credential marks a key milestone in my cybersecurity career! The intensive 48-hour experience was both challenging and enriching, allowing me to join the elite ranks of cybersecurity professionals. CyberDefenders #CCD #CyberDefenders #DFIR #BlueTeam #InfoSec #SOC The CCD exam tested my abilities with real-world scenarios and complex problem-solving, and the recent addition of educational videos further enhances the course for new participants. Broadened Skills: šŸ›”ļø SecOps Fundamentals šŸš§ Perimeter Defense šŸ” Threat Hunting šŸšØ Incident Response šŸ” Digital Forensics šŸ•µļøā€ā™‚ļø Evidence Collection šŸ’¾ Disk Forensics šŸ§  Memory Forensics šŸŒ Network Forensics šŸ”— Embark on your journey to becoming a Cyber Defender: Link: lnkd.in/dqDZMyHU Discover the course details and unlock potential discounts. A Nod to My Fellow Cyber Defenders To all current and aspiring Cyber Defenders: Your dedication is inspiring. Together, we are fortifying the digital world. šŸ›”ļø #DefendSmarterNotHarder And of course, a special and heartfelt thanks to Kaspersky ā¤ļø for their crucial support and guidance in this journey ā€“ it was instrumental in my achievement. #CyberThreatHunting #IncidentResponse #BlueTeam #DigitalForensics #DFIR #CyberDefense #ThreatHunting #SecurityOperations #SOC #DiskForensics #MemoryForensics #NetworkForensics #NewYearNewChallenges
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Rodrigo Wanderson

Threat Response Analyst @Kaspersky

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šŸš€ Transform into a Cyber Defender in 48 Hours: My Certification Journey on 1st attempt šŸš€ šŸŒŸ Achieving the #CertifiedCyberDefender credential marks a key milestone in my cybersecurity career! The intensive 48-hour experience was both challenging and enriching, allowing me to join the elite ranks of cybersecurity professionals. CyberDefenders #CCD #CyberDefenders #DFIR #BlueTeam #InfoSec #SOC The CCD exam tested my abilities with real-world scenarios and complex problem-solving, and the recent addition of educational videos further enhances the course for new participants. Broadened Skills: šŸ›”ļø SecOps Fundamentals šŸš§ Perimeter Defense šŸ” Threat Hunting šŸšØ Incident Response šŸ” Digital Forensics šŸ•µļøā€ā™‚ļø Evidence Collection šŸ’¾ Disk Forensics šŸ§  Memory Forensics šŸŒ Network Forensics šŸ”— Embark on your journey to becoming a Cyber Defender: Link: lnkd.in/dqDZMyHU Discover the course details and unlock potential discounts. A Nod to My Fellow Cyber Defenders To all current and aspiring Cyber Defenders: Your dedication is inspiring. Together, we are fortifying the digital world. šŸ›”ļø #DefendSmarterNotHarder And of course, a special and heartfelt thanks to Kaspersky ā¤ļø for their crucial support and guidance in this journey ā€“ it was instrumental in my achievement. #CyberThreatHunting #IncidentResponse #BlueTeam #DigitalForensics #DFIR #CyberDefense #ThreatHunting #SecurityOperations #SOC #DiskForensics #MemoryForensics #NetworkForensics #NewYearNewChallenges
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Nov 25, 2023

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Nov 25, 2023

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Guillaume Benats

Senior Security Analyst @Microsoft

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Certified CyberDefenders - One of the best exam I have taken so far in the blue team realm for the price/quality ratio! Recommended to bring a team of analysts up-to-speed. Course brings all fundamentals DFIR aspects, with something to learn for everyone. The added-value resides in the challenging but realistic labs and exam, practical only, manually evaluated to assess how you think a problem, validating your skills in threat hunting and forensics. #ccd #certifiedcyberdefender
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Guillaume Benats

Senior Security Analyst @Microsoft

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Certified CyberDefenders - One of the best exam I have taken so far in the blue team realm for the price/quality ratio! Recommended to bring a team of analysts up-to-speed. Course brings all fundamentals DFIR aspects, with something to learn for everyone. The added-value resides in the challenging but realistic labs and exam, practical only, manually evaluated to assess how you think a problem, validating your skills in threat hunting and forensics. #ccd #certifiedcyberdefender
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Oct 30, 2023

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Oct 30, 2023

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Mateus Salgado

SOC Analyst @Kaspersky

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I decided to embark in the CCD (Certified CyberDefender) certification journey. Here we have 4 months to learn a solid content about the main topics that a defender guy šŸ›”ļøneed to master : āœ”ļøSecOps Fundamentals āœ”ļøPerimeter Defense āœ”ļøThreat Hunting āœ”ļøEvidence Collection āœ”ļøDisk Forensics āœ”ļøMemory Forensics āœ”ļøNetwork Forensics āœ”ļøIncident Response āŒMalware Analysis (recently introduced, so it wasn't part of my exam) Afterwards this learning phase, it's time to get our hands dirty and jump into a 48h exam where we are going to validate whether we really LEARNED šŸ“everything that was proposed with extremely realistic scenarios that will make you melt your brain to find the right answer/evidence.šŸ¤Æ Sooo, after a weekend (starting on Friday 09am and ending on Sunday 09am - and yes, I spent even my last minuteāŒ›to tweak a bit one of the questions) in this insane vibe + 10 business day waiting for the grading phase (anxiety? It's over 9000!), I can finally celebratešŸ•ŗšŸŽ‰šŸ¾! Now I am a guy who defend smarter, not harder! I am a CyberDefenders Certified šŸ•µļøā€ā™‚ļøšŸ§ !
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Mateus Salgado

SOC Analyst @Kaspersky

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I decided to embark in the CCD (Certified CyberDefender) certification journey. Here we have 4 months to learn a solid content about the main topics that a defender guy šŸ›”ļøneed to master : āœ”ļøSecOps Fundamentals āœ”ļøPerimeter Defense āœ”ļøThreat Hunting āœ”ļøEvidence Collection āœ”ļøDisk Forensics āœ”ļøMemory Forensics āœ”ļøNetwork Forensics āœ”ļøIncident Response āŒMalware Analysis (recently introduced, so it wasn't part of my exam) Afterwards this learning phase, it's time to get our hands dirty and jump into a 48h exam where we are going to validate whether we really LEARNED šŸ“everything that was proposed with extremely realistic scenarios that will make you melt your brain to find the right answer/evidence.šŸ¤Æ Sooo, after a weekend (starting on Friday 09am and ending on Sunday 09am - and yes, I spent even my last minuteāŒ›to tweak a bit one of the questions) in this insane vibe + 10 business day waiting for the grading phase (anxiety? It's over 9000!), I can finally celebratešŸ•ŗšŸŽ‰šŸ¾! Now I am a guy who defend smarter, not harder! I am a CyberDefenders Certified šŸ•µļøā€ā™‚ļøšŸ§ !
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Oct 24, 2023

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Oct 24, 2023

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Abdiel N.

Cybersecurity Forensics Analyst @Microsoft

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CyberDefenders keeps coming out with some #quality #labs. This most recent one covers #cloudforensics #hunting in #Azure with Elastic. Really great for anyone wanting to gain some #exposure to Azure #logdata. I hope everyone has a great Monday! :D lnkd.in/enYiPhSs
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Abdiel N.

Cybersecurity Forensics Analyst @Microsoft

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CyberDefenders keeps coming out with some #quality #labs. This most recent one covers #cloudforensics #hunting in #Azure with Elastic. Really great for anyone wanting to gain some #exposure to Azure #logdata. I hope everyone has a great Monday! :D lnkd.in/enYiPhSs
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Oct 9, 2023

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Oct 9, 2023

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Day Johnson

Detection Engineering & Research @ Datadog Detection Engineering & Research @ Datadog

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Phew! This was a challenging one but I made it through. Major props to the CyberDefenders team for their work on this. Achieving this credential is no easy feat. Review and exam experience videos are underway, per usual. Keep an eye out! #cybersecurity #CyberDefenders #CCD #CertifiedCyberDefenders
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Day Johnson

Detection Engineering & Research @ Datadog Detection Engineering & Research @ Datadog

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Phew! This was a challenging one but I made it through. Major props to the CyberDefenders team for their work on this. Achieving this credential is no easy feat. Review and exam experience videos are underway, per usual. Keep an eye out! #cybersecurity #CyberDefenders #CCD #CertifiedCyberDefenders
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Oct 23, 2023

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Oct 23, 2023

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Bret W.

Senior Incident Response Engineer

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While out of town on the other side of the US for work, my coin arrived for becoming a Certified Cyber Defender (#CCD) from CyberDefenders!
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Bret W.

Senior Incident Response Engineer

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While out of town on the other side of the US for work, my coin arrived for becoming a Certified Cyber Defender (#CCD) from CyberDefenders!
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Oct 14, 2023

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Oct 14, 2023

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Lukasz Jalowiecki

Senior SIEM/SOC Analyst at ET&S

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So proud of this one šŸ˜Ž . Big thanks to the CyberDefenders team for creating and maintaining this cert (+ for the coin)! #CCD
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Lukasz Jalowiecki

Senior SIEM/SOC Analyst at ET&S

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So proud of this one šŸ˜Ž . Big thanks to the CyberDefenders team for creating and maintaining this cert (+ for the coin)! #CCD
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Oct 17, 2023

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Oct 17, 2023

Akshat Gupta
Akshat Gupta
Associate Threat Hunting @CyberNX
Good day! I truly anticipate that that everything is well when you read this. Well, as you may already be aware, Iā€™m striving to improve my defensive abilities. I therefore made the decision to inform you of the news about the certification I earned this week.
Akshat Gupta
Akshat Gupta
Associate Threat Hunting @CyberNX
Good day! I truly anticipate that that everything is well when you read this. Well, as you may already be aware, Iā€™m striving to improve my defensive abilities. I therefore made the decision to inform you of the news about the certification I earned this week.

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Sep 12, 2023

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ANY.RUN

Interactive Malware Analysis Service

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#ANYRUN šŸ¤ CyberDefenders Great news! Now our service is integrated into CyberDefenders' security training courses. Find out how to improve your skills and get 10% off for all trainings šŸ˜ŽšŸ‘‡ lnkd.in/gchYf7D6 #training #security #courses #cyberdefenders #soc #cybersecurity
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ANY.RUN

Interactive Malware Analysis Service

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#ANYRUN šŸ¤ CyberDefenders Great news! Now our service is integrated into CyberDefenders' security training courses. Find out how to improve your skills and get 10% off for all trainings šŸ˜ŽšŸ‘‡ lnkd.in/gchYf7D6 #training #security #courses #cyberdefenders #soc #cybersecurity

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Jun 10, 2022

Alaa Elsayed
Alaa Elsayed
Cybersecurity Consultant @Techpace
This review won't delve into the intricate details about the labs and materials of CCD. Instead, I want to focus primarily on the pressing question most face when deciding on a certification which is 'why pick this certification over the myriad of others out there?' In this review, I will answer that question in detail and address as many points as I can from my point of view
Alaa Elsayed
Alaa Elsayed
Cybersecurity Consultant @Techpace
This review won't delve into the intricate details about the labs and materials of CCD. Instead, I want to focus primarily on the pressing question most face when deciding on a certification which is 'why pick this certification over the myriad of others out there?' In this review, I will answer that question in detail and address as many points as I can from my point of view

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Sep 12, 2023

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Sep 12, 2023

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Day Johnson

Detection Engineering @Datadog

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šŸ”’My first impressions on the Certified CyberDefender - a new practical Blue Team Certification from CyberDefenders aimed towards SOC Analysts. Everything from the syllabus, labs and even potential competition. All in todays video. #cybersecurity #socanalyst #incidentresponse #digitalforensics #detectionandresponse
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Day Johnson

Detection Engineering @Datadog

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šŸ”’My first impressions on the Certified CyberDefender - a new practical Blue Team Certification from CyberDefenders aimed towards SOC Analysts. Everything from the syllabus, labs and even potential competition. All in todays video. #cybersecurity #socanalyst #incidentresponse #digitalforensics #detectionandresponse

Jun 13, 2023

Jun 13, 2023

Chelin Sampson
Chelin Sampson

Risk Advisory Manager (SOC) @Deloitte

My brain is already overflowing with the various ways in which i could use this platform to refresh on some old tools and tech, and to learn some new skills which would simply add on to my existing skillset.
Chelin Sampson
Chelin Sampson

Risk Advisory Manager (SOC) @Deloitte

My brain is already overflowing with the various ways in which i could use this platform to refresh on some old tools and tech, and to learn some new skills which would simply add on to my existing skillset.

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Oct 15, 2020

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Oct 15, 2020

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Jason Taylor

GCIH | OSCP | CySA+ GCIH | OSCP | CySA+

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Got my CyberDefenders coin for passing the #CCD!
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Jason Taylor

GCIH | OSCP | CySA+ GCIH | OSCP | CySA+

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Got my CyberDefenders coin for passing the #CCD!
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Aug 13, 2023

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Aug 13, 2023

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Varakorn Chanthasri

Senior Cybersecurity Consultant @Bluebik Group PLC.

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šŸŽ‰ Achievement Unlocked: Certified CyberDefender (CCD) šŸš€ I am thrilled to announce that I have successfully passed the Certified CyberDefender (CCD) exam! šŸ† This practical exam was no small feat, requiring me to demonstrate my skills within a 48-hour timeframe. Despite the limited practice time, I proudly nailed it on my very first attempt! I owe a huge debt of gratitude to the incredible CyberDefenders team. Their course content is nothing short of excellent, aligning seamlessly with real-world applications. The exams were not just educational but enjoyable and challenging. What truly sets them apart is their ability to craft practical exams that comprehensively cover all essential topics. It's nothing short of outstanding! I can't wait to put my CCD certification to good use and continue my journey in the world of cybersecurity. šŸ›”ļøšŸ’¼ #CCDCertified #CyberDefender #CybersecurityJourney #AchievementUnlocked #DFIR #SOCAnalyst #ThreatHunting #DiskForensics #NetworkForensisc #MemoryForensics Thank you all for your support and encouragement on this remarkable journey!
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Varakorn Chanthasri

Senior Cybersecurity Consultant @Bluebik Group PLC.

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šŸŽ‰ Achievement Unlocked: Certified CyberDefender (CCD) šŸš€ I am thrilled to announce that I have successfully passed the Certified CyberDefender (CCD) exam! šŸ† This practical exam was no small feat, requiring me to demonstrate my skills within a 48-hour timeframe. Despite the limited practice time, I proudly nailed it on my very first attempt! I owe a huge debt of gratitude to the incredible CyberDefenders team. Their course content is nothing short of excellent, aligning seamlessly with real-world applications. The exams were not just educational but enjoyable and challenging. What truly sets them apart is their ability to craft practical exams that comprehensively cover all essential topics. It's nothing short of outstanding! I can't wait to put my CCD certification to good use and continue my journey in the world of cybersecurity. šŸ›”ļøšŸ’¼ #CCDCertified #CyberDefender #CybersecurityJourney #AchievementUnlocked #DFIR #SOCAnalyst #ThreatHunting #DiskForensics #NetworkForensisc #MemoryForensics Thank you all for your support and encouragement on this remarkable journey!
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Sep 18, 2023

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Sep 18, 2023

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Krzysztof Kuzin

SOC L2 Analyst

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A really great addition (SWAG) to š‘Ŗš‘Ŗš‘« š‘Ŗš’†š’“š’•š’Šš’‡š’Šš’„š’‚š’•š’Šš’š’ from CyberDefenders. I was waiting to publish this one - the whole set should include bag, cup and stickers - but the (German) DHL failed to deliver the stickers (sent back without notification). Now I'm waiting for the CCD challenge š‚šŽšˆš and more labs/challenges on the platform... and maybe next level certifications! šŸ˜Ž
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Krzysztof Kuzin

SOC L2 Analyst

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A really great addition (SWAG) to š‘Ŗš‘Ŗš‘« š‘Ŗš’†š’“š’•š’Šš’‡š’Šš’„š’‚š’•š’Šš’š’ from CyberDefenders. I was waiting to publish this one - the whole set should include bag, cup and stickers - but the (German) DHL failed to deliver the stickers (sent back without notification). Now I'm waiting for the CCD challenge š‚šŽšˆš and more labs/challenges on the platform... and maybe next level certifications! šŸ˜Ž
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Jul 17, 2023

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Jul 17, 2023

Ryan Kovar
Ryan Kovar

Distinguished Strategist @Splunk

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If youā€™d rather set up a home lab and really dig into BOTS data, try out our BOTSv1, BOTSv2, and BOTSv3 open-source dataset and CTF scoring server app. If those seem scary, check out the work done by CyberDefenders. They have no affiliation with us, but they seem to have stood up an awesome instance of BOTS data for everyone in the world to play and learn from!
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Ryan Kovar

Distinguished Strategist @Splunk

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If youā€™d rather set up a home lab and really dig into BOTS data, try out our BOTSv1, BOTSv2, and BOTSv3 open-source dataset and CTF scoring server app. If those seem scary, check out the work done by CyberDefenders. They have no affiliation with us, but they seem to have stood up an awesome instance of BOTS data for everyone in the world to play and learn from!

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Sep 2, 2020

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Sep 2, 2020

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Akshat Gupta

Threat Hunting and Intelligence Analyst

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{sigh} So I passed my 48-hour Certified CyberDefender Certification. Been going rough these past 6 months, and I'm super happy to achieve it. This cert is difficult on another level. Nevertheless, I enjoyed it. Thanks, CyberDefenders team. Your content is top notch!! ā¤ļø
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Akshat Gupta

Threat Hunting and Intelligence Analyst

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{sigh} So I passed my 48-hour Certified CyberDefender Certification. Been going rough these past 6 months, and I'm super happy to achieve it. This cert is difficult on another level. Nevertheless, I enjoyed it. Thanks, CyberDefenders team. Your content is top notch!! ā¤ļø
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Jul 22, 2023

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Jul 22, 2023

Bruno Groizard
Bruno Groizard
ChargƩ de CybersƩcuritƩ @Piing

Hello everyone. I'd like to share one of my most significant life experiences with you.


I've been immersed in the #cybersecurity world for a couple of years now. It may not be an extensive period, but it has provided ample opportunity to explore various avenues. Right from the outset, I knew my calling was to become a Blue Teamer. The initial step was skill-building. I embarked on a journey through LinkedIn Learning, engaging with videos on Security+ and forensics courses.Ā 

Bruno Groizard
Bruno Groizard
ChargƩ de CybersƩcuritƩ @Piing

Hello everyone. I'd like to share one of my most significant life experiences with you.


I've been immersed in the #cybersecurity world for a couple of years now. It may not be an extensive period, but it has provided ample opportunity to explore various avenues. Right from the outset, I knew my calling was to become a Blue Teamer. The initial step was skill-building. I embarked on a journey through LinkedIn Learning, engaging with videos on Security+ and forensics courses.Ā 

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Sep 12, 2023

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Sep 12, 2023

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Matt Daugherty

Security Analyst @UFP Industries

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Woohoo! 8 hours and 35 minutes; I have finally completed the Disk Forensics Lab. I am extremely impressed with CyberDefenders' Certified CyberDefender Blue Team Training. The training content is extensive, and the labs are no joke. I highly recommend for anyone looking to get into Cybersecurity. CyberDefenders
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Matt Daugherty

Security Analyst @UFP Industries

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Woohoo! 8 hours and 35 minutes; I have finally completed the Disk Forensics Lab. I am extremely impressed with CyberDefenders' Certified CyberDefender Blue Team Training. The training content is extensive, and the labs are no joke. I highly recommend for anyone looking to get into Cybersecurity. CyberDefenders
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Aug 9, 2023

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Jason Taylor

Senior Security Analyst @Oklahoma Fidelity Bank

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Check out my review of the Certified CyberDefender (CCD) course and exam by CyberDefenders. Overall, it was a genuinely fun experience, and I learned a lot about digital forensics, incident response, and threat hunting. After the course I was able to apply a lot of what I had learned on the forensics topics directly to my job. Thanks to Muhammad Alharmeel and Ahmed Shawky for creating this awesome course and exam experience! Looking forward to seeing the CCD start gaining some traction in the job market! As a practical, hands-on exam, passing the CCD means you actually have used tools like Nessus, Sentinel, Elastic, Volatility, and actively performed Incident Response and investigations on forensic artifacts. #cyberdefenders #blueteam #certified
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Jason Taylor

Senior Security Analyst @Oklahoma Fidelity Bank

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Check out my review of the Certified CyberDefender (CCD) course and exam by CyberDefenders. Overall, it was a genuinely fun experience, and I learned a lot about digital forensics, incident response, and threat hunting. After the course I was able to apply a lot of what I had learned on the forensics topics directly to my job. Thanks to Muhammad Alharmeel and Ahmed Shawky for creating this awesome course and exam experience! Looking forward to seeing the CCD start gaining some traction in the job market! As a practical, hands-on exam, passing the CCD means you actually have used tools like Nessus, Sentinel, Elastic, Volatility, and actively performed Incident Response and investigations on forensic artifacts. #cyberdefenders #blueteam #certified

Mar 17, 2023

Mar 17, 2023

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Lukasz Jalowiecki

Senior SIEM/SOC Analyst at ET&S

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Happy to share that I'm now #ccd certified:) For anyone looking for a well-structured, intermediate level blue team course with practical exam, it's one of the best out there. #DefendSmarterNotHarder #cyberdefenders
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Lukasz Jalowiecki

Senior SIEM/SOC Analyst at ET&S

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Happy to share that I'm now #ccd certified:) For anyone looking for a well-structured, intermediate level blue team course with practical exam, it's one of the best out there. #DefendSmarterNotHarder #cyberdefenders

Jul 22, 2023

Jul 22, 2023

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Arsenal Recon
@ArsenalRecon
Did you know that Arsenal Image Mounter is showcased in @CyberDefenders blue team training? If you aren't familiar with what they do, check out cyberdefenders.org. They also have a Discord server that is much, much more active than our own! šŸ˜‚ #DFIR
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Jul 26, 2023

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GuidedHacking
@GuidedHacking
šŸš€Join us as we complete @cyberdefenders RE101 šŸ“š6 Challenges for Beginner Malware Analysts šŸ”Extracting Encrypted Flags šŸ”“Decoding in CyberChef šŸ”§Fixing file headers šŸ”ŽUsed a debugger to find a flag šŸ”Xor Encrypted Strings šŸ”—youtu.be/_lzPubejr4U
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May 26, 2023

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Myrtus
@Myrtus0x0
@cyb3rops 100% agreed. Personally a big fanof cyberdefenders.org. Done of a couple of those and they also have a bunch of the FLAREOn problem sets which is always great for practice
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Mar 20, 2023

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Jessica Hyde
@B1N2H3X
Another one of the @MagnetForensics 2022 #CTF devices is live for play on @CyberDefenders! Give the Mr. Gamer questions a go and test your Linux #DFIR skills cyberdefenders.org/blueteam-ctf-challenges/97
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Aug 9, 2022

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Stephan Berger
@malmoeb
Solving BSidesJeddah-Part1 from @CyberDefenders (partially) with NetworkMiner from @netresec. I think NetworkMiner is awesome - extracting files, analyzing sessions, and parsing mail šŸ¤© Then, use Wireshark for the more detailed questions. #CyberSecurity
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Feb 15, 2022

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@netresec
Nice writeup on how you can solve @malware_traffic's "Malware Traffic Analysis 1" challenge on @CyberDefenders using NetworkMiner, Wireshark and VirusTotal. systemweakness.com/rig-exploitation-kit-infection-malware-traffic-analysis-70fd1b430fdc
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Feb 1, 2022

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Josh Stroschein
@jstrosch
A great way to learn and practice new skills is through a #ctf. @CyberDefenders provides an excellent (and free!) platform to do just that. I've got a few challenges added there as well, check it out :) šŸ§© cyberdefenders.org/search/labs/?q=oledump
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Jan 8, 2022

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Jeff Beley
@jbeley
@Golgothus @CG_iSecurity I love @CyberDefenders challenges. Not only is it great way to keep my own skills up...but wait there's more...it's great for testing your tools....DFIR LPT: always validate your tools...
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Oct 26, 2021

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Vadim Khrykov
@BlackMatter23
Our annual global technical training #CyberPolygon is starting tomorrow. The main theme is Supply Chain attacks. Don't worry if you haven't registered, we'll post all 4 DFIR+TH challenges on @CyberDefenders site. Good luck to all teams, have a funšŸ‘ cyberpolygon.com/scenarios
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Jul 8, 2021

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Antonio Sanz
@antoniosanzalc
The fine people of @CyberDefenders have put an amazing load of #DFIR CTF here: cyberdefenders.org/labs Learn & have fun !
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Jun 20, 2021

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4n6lady
@4n6lady
Check out some great #BlueTeam challenges from @CyberDefenders. Am currently getting setup with Splunk for their first Boss of the SOC challenges šŸ¤© Cyberdefenders.org
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Nov 9, 2020