IT training company QA has launched a Cyber Lab designed for users to practice how to defend themselves against a simulated cyber attack.
The 20-seat facility, in the heart of London, is for cross-business teams and IT security staff to simulate and react to a real life threat, the firm says. It’s for practical learning for rehearsal of incident response, digital forensic investigations, โoffensive defencesโ and security operations as well as crisis media management.
The Cyber Lab will offer the company adds a variety of off the shelf, tailored and bespoke courses, from crisis communications and media management to team challenges including hackathons and โCapture the Flagโ style team events. Breakfast sessions are planned for organisations who want to view the facilities and gain a better understanding of QAโs end-to-end cyber training portfolio.
Richard Beck, head of cyber security at QA says: โEvery day, every department in every organisation is at risk of a cyber attack. This situation is exacerbated by an unprecedented shortage of teams with the right skills to help defend corporate data. Weโve invested over ยฃ150,000 in building this unique training facility which will allow our customers to learn in an environment like no other.โ
โIn cyber warfare everyone has a role, no matter what their function in the business. This is mirrored in our training. Everyone has a role to play when it comes to defending the organisation, from the communications and marketing teams to the PEN testers. It embraces emotional as well as technical training to provide the closest experience an organisation can provide next to the real thing.โ
Visit www.qa.com/cyberlab. QA says scenarios are built around each organisation and the industry they operate in. The ‘lab’ will cover:
Cyber Crisis and Communications
ยท Rehearsing incident response
ยท Developing skills to lead and manage in a cyber crisis
ยท Simulate effective inter-department communications
ยท Rehearse industry specific scenarios
Digital Forensic Investigations
ยท Conducting digital investigations relating to malicious activity
ยท Gathering social media intelligence via โdigital treasure huntsโ
ยท Accurately collecting and analysing evidence
ยท Mastering the digital forensic tools and techniques
ยท Conducting investigations online and across multiple devices
Offensive Defence
ยท Developing a defensive shield
ยท Mastering the art of ethical hacking
ยท Using hands-on hacking tools and techniques
ยท Developing proactive defence skills
ยท Taking part in team challenges with โCapture the Flagโ events
Security Operations
ยท Understanding of the cyber threat landscape
ยท Keeping up to date with advanced attack, detection and reporting methods
ยท Simulated cyber threat lifecycle
ยท Effective security incident triage.
