SANS Difference Makers Award
🔥 Exciting News! 🔥 We're thrilled to share that CyberDefenders Team has been selected as a finalist for the 2023 Difference Makers Awards by SANS Institute in the 'Team of the Year' category! 🏆 Your support has brought us this far, and we're immensely grateful. Now, we need your help to bring hom...show more
Oct 5, 2023
Paweł Mazur
Security Engineer @IBM
Cool SWAG from CyberDefenders ;) #ccd #blueteam #soc...show more
Oct 17, 2023
Black Hat MEA
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 ...show more
Aug 11, 2023
Sai Dinesh Kondeti
Security Engineer @Microsoft
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 ...show more
Jul 16, 2023
Paweł M.
GIAC Advisory Board | SIEM Correlation Engineer @IBM
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...show more
Aug 12, 2023
Vee Widmann
SOC Analyst @F5
Stoked to start the CyberDefenders CCD program next week! Cheers to always learning! #blueteam #socanalyst #cyberdefenders...show more
Aug 24, 2023
Lucas Matias
SOC Analyst @Kaspersky
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....show more
May 8, 2023
Alwin Lau
Penetration Tester at EY
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 generatio...show more
Nov 26, 2023
Alejandro Zaratiegui Bautista
System admin @Tigloo
🔥 Thrilled and honored to now be a #CertifiedCyberDefender! 🛡️ Passed the 48 hours hands-on and feeling privileged to join the ranks 🚀 CyberDefenders #CCD #CyberDefenders #DFIR #BlueTeam #InfoSec #SOC No os voy a mentir, ha sido un examen de gran nivel. Durante los últimos 5 meses he estado prep...show more
Nov 26, 2023
Rodrigo Wanderson
Threat Response Analyst @Kaspersky
🚀 Transform into a Cyber Defender in 48 Hours: My Certification Journey on 1st attempt 🚀 🌟 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 o...show more
Nov 25, 2023
Guillaume Benats
Senior Security Analyst @Microsoft
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 b...show more
Oct 30, 2023
Mateus Salgado
SOC Analyst @Kaspersky
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 🛡️need to master : ✔️SecOps Fundamentals ✔️Perimeter Defense ✔️Threat Hunting ✔️Evidence Collection ✔️Disk Forensics ✔️Memory For...show more
Oct 24, 2023
Abdiel N.
Cybersecurity Forensics Analyst @Microsoft
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 https://lnkd.in/enYiPhSs...show more
Oct 9, 2023
Day Johnson
Detection Engineering & Research @ Datadog Detection Engineering & Research @ Datadog
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 #CertifiedCyberDefende...show more
Oct 23, 2023
Bret W.
Senior Incident Response Engineer
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!...show more
Oct 14, 2023
Lukasz Jalowiecki
Senior SIEM/SOC Analyst at ET&S
So proud of this one 😎 . Big thanks to the CyberDefenders team for creating and maintaining this cert (+ for the coin)! #CCD...show more
Oct 17, 2023
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, I’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.
Sep 12, 2023
ANY.RUN
Interactive Malware Analysis Service
#ANYRUN 🤝 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 😎👇 https://lnkd.in/gchYf7D6 #training #security #courses #cyberdefenders #soc #cybersecurity
Jun 10, 2022
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 tha...show more
Sep 12, 2023
Day Johnson
Detection Engineering @Datadog
🔒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 #de...show more
Jun 13, 2023
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.
Oct 15, 2020
Jason Taylor
GCIH | OSCP | CySA+ GCIH | OSCP | CySA+
Got my CyberDefenders coin for passing the #CCD!...show more
Aug 13, 2023
Medet Merkebaiuly
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer @Kcell JSC
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 co...show more
Sep 30, 2023
Varakorn Chanthasri
Senior Cybersecurity Consultant @Bluebik Group PLC.
🎉 Achievement Unlocked: Certified CyberDefender (CCD) 🚀 I am thrilled to announce that I have successfully passed the Certified CyberDefender (CCD) exam! 🏆 This practical exam was no small feat, requiring me to demonstrate my skills within a 48-hour timeframe. Despite the limited practice time, ...show more
Sep 18, 2023
Krzysztof Kuzin
SOC L2 Analyst
A really great addition (SWAG) to 𝑪𝑪𝑫 𝑪𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 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 challe...show more
Jul 17, 2023
Ryan Kovar
Distinguished Strategist @Splunk
If you’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...show more
Sep 2, 2020
Akshat Gupta
Threat Hunting and Intelligence Analyst
{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!! ❤️...show more
Jul 22, 2023
Bruno Groizard
Chargé de Cybersécurité @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 call...show more
Sep 12, 2023
Matt Daugherty
Security Analyst @UFP Industries
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. Cyb...show more
Aug 9, 2023
Jason Taylor
Senior Security Analyst @Oklahoma Fidelity Bank
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 forensi...show more
Mar 17, 2023
Lukasz Jalowiecki
Senior SIEM/SOC Analyst at ET&S
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
@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 https://t.co/Z2Dd9Ux26T. They also have a Discord server that is much, much more active than our own! 😂 #DFIR https://t.co/DyZZpuxvFy
Jul 26, 2023
@GuidedHacking
🚀Join us as we complete @cyberdefenders RE101 📚6 Challenges for Beginner Malware Analysts 🔍Extracting Encrypted Flags 🔓Decoding in CyberChef 🔧Fixing file headers 🔎Used a debugger to find a flag 🔐Xor Encrypted Strings 🔗https://t.co/PYoIztXPPJ https://t.co/fKA4gJauVT
May 26, 2023
@Myrtus0x0
@cyb3rops 100% agreed. Personally a big fanof https://t.co/cLv3DPOvHi. Done of a couple of those and they also have a bunch of the FLAREOn problem sets which is always great for practice
Mar 20, 2023
@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 https://t.co/uiFjC84AcQ
Aug 9, 2022
@malmoeb
Solving BSidesJeddah-Part1 from @CyberDefenders (partially) with NetworkMiner from @netresec. I think NetworkMiner is awesome - extracting files, analyzing sessions, and parsing mail 🤩 Then, use Wireshark for the more detailed questions. #CyberSecurity https://t.co/wkuIgOBMvV
Feb 15, 2022
@netresec
Nice writeup on how you can solve @malware_traffic's "Malware Traffic Analysis 1" challenge on @CyberDefenders using NetworkMiner, Wireshark and VirusTotal. https://t.co/qFlgwPRhcz
Feb 1, 2022
@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 :) 🧩 https://t.co/pwYbHvtoXp https://t.co/xcaPO9BMsD
Jan 8, 2022
@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...
Oct 26, 2021
@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 fun👍 https://t.co/iIvQcClg4y
Jul 8, 2021
@antoniosanzalc
The fine people of @CyberDefenders have put an amazing load of #DFIR CTF here: https://t.co/D1U3t6Qtuf Learn & have fun !
Jun 20, 2021
@4n6lady
Check out some great #BlueTeam challenges from @CyberDefenders. Am currently getting setup with Splunk for their first Boss of the SOC challenges 🤩 https://t.co/VILCVGjnts
Nov 9, 2020
SANS Difference Makers Award
🔥 Exciting News! 🔥 We're thrilled to share that CyberDefenders Team has been selected as a finalist for the 2023 Difference Makers Awards by SANS Institute in the 'Team of the Year' category! 🏆 Your support has brought us this far, and we're immensely grateful. Now, we need your help to bring hom...show more
Oct 5, 2023
Paweł Mazur
Security Engineer @IBM
Cool SWAG from CyberDefenders ;) #ccd #blueteam #soc...show more
Oct 17, 2023
Black Hat MEA
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 ...show more
Aug 11, 2023
Sai Dinesh Kondeti
Security Engineer @Microsoft
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 ...show more
Jul 16, 2023
Paweł M.
GIAC Advisory Board | SIEM Correlation Engineer @IBM
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...show more
Aug 12, 2023
Vee Widmann
SOC Analyst @F5
Stoked to start the CyberDefenders CCD program next week! Cheers to always learning! #blueteam #socanalyst #cyberdefenders...show more
Aug 24, 2023
Lucas Matias
SOC Analyst @Kaspersky
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....show more
May 8, 2023
Alwin Lau
Penetration Tester at EY
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 generatio...show more
Nov 26, 2023
Alejandro Zaratiegui Bautista
System admin @Tigloo
🔥 Thrilled and honored to now be a #CertifiedCyberDefender! 🛡️ Passed the 48 hours hands-on and feeling privileged to join the ranks 🚀 CyberDefenders #CCD #CyberDefenders #DFIR #BlueTeam #InfoSec #SOC No os voy a mentir, ha sido un examen de gran nivel. Durante los últimos 5 meses he estado prep...show more
Nov 26, 2023
Rodrigo Wanderson
Threat Response Analyst @Kaspersky
🚀 Transform into a Cyber Defender in 48 Hours: My Certification Journey on 1st attempt 🚀 🌟 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 o...show more
Nov 25, 2023
Guillaume Benats
Senior Security Analyst @Microsoft
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 b...show more
Oct 30, 2023
Mateus Salgado
SOC Analyst @Kaspersky
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 🛡️need to master : ✔️SecOps Fundamentals ✔️Perimeter Defense ✔️Threat Hunting ✔️Evidence Collection ✔️Disk Forensics ✔️Memory For...show more
Oct 24, 2023
Abdiel N.
Cybersecurity Forensics Analyst @Microsoft
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 https://lnkd.in/enYiPhSs...show more
Oct 9, 2023
Day Johnson
Detection Engineering & Research @ Datadog Detection Engineering & Research @ Datadog
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 #CertifiedCyberDefende...show more
Oct 23, 2023