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Cyber Ranges – A Continuum of Hands-On Learning

A comprehensive suite of hands-on ranges with industry-leading interactive learning scenarios.
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SANS Cyber Ranges

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BootUp CTF
A series of capture the flag challenges designed for beginners to practice, problem solve, compete and learn. BootUp CTFs cover a wide spectrum of disciplines and can be individual or team-based competitions.
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NetWars Tournaments & Continuous
A suite of hands-on, interactive learning scenarios that enable information security and IT professionals at all skill levels to develop and master real-world, in-depth skills needed to excel. NetWars features cutting-edge challenges and compelling integrated story lines.
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NetWars CyberCity
NetWars CyberCity, our most in-depth and ambitious offering, is designed to teach warriors and infosec pros that cyber action can have significant kinetic impact in the physical world.
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Cyber42
A table top simulation in which individuals or teams practice managing time, money, and resources to improve the state of security for a fictional organization. Ideal for cybersecurity directors, CISOs, and aspiring leaders.
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Jupiter Rockets
A virtual red team simulation environment, designed to be attacked as a means of learning and improving your penetration testing skills. Ideal for more advanced professionals with experience in penetration testing.
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Cyber STX
A live, scenario-based, red on blue team event for both team validation and sustainment training. Suitable for participants with advanced skill sets.
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Private Ranges for your Team

Select a private cyber range experience for your team to assess or advance their skills to meet the unique needs of your organization. SANS will help you to:

  • Define Learning Objectives
  • Develop Scorecards
  • Configure Content & Platform
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    Version 7 of Core NetWars Now Available!

    Core NetWars has new features, challenges, and hints in Version 7 that help you gain new skills, and practice existing mobile, IoT, forensics, pen test and other tasks. The tournament is still free with 5- and 6-day courses at a number of virtual events – check the schedule for upcoming opportunities to play!
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    Upcoming Cyber Ranges

    All scheduled ranges are online
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    Core Continuous

    		OngoingOngoing

    4-Month Continuous Subscription Cyber Range, for All Skill Levels

    DFIR Continuous

    Ongoing

    Ongoing

    4-Month Continuous Subscription Cyber Range, for All Skill Levels

    Global Community CTF: Mini BootUp

    Feb. 17-19

    1 pm EST; open for 48 hours

    This event is sold out.

    SANS + HBCU Competition

    		Feb. 19-229:00 am ET - 6:00pm ET

    Free to HBCU students, alum, faculty, and staff

    Cyber42: Vulnerability Management

    Feb. 23

    10:30 am - 12:00 pm ET

    Free to the SANS community; Registration opens 6 weeks prior to event

    Core NetWars

    		Feb. 25-26

    6:30 pm - 9:30 pm GMT

    Complimentary with London February, Security Fundamentals, and Cloud Security 2021 4-6 day courses

    Cyber Defense NetWars

    		Feb. 25-26

    7:15 pm - 10:15 pm MST

    Complimentary with Scottsdale: Virtual Edition 2021 4-6 day courses

    Grid NetWars

    		Mar. 11-126:30 pm - 9:30 pm ESTComplimentary with ICS Security Summit & Training 2021 4-6 day courses

    Core NetWars

    Mar. 18-19

    6:30 pm - 9:30 pm PDT

    Complimentary with Cyber Security West: March 2021 4-6 day courses

    DFIR NetWars

    		Mar. 18-197:00 pm - 10:00 pm SGTComplimentary with Secure Asia Pacific 2021 4-6 day courses

    Cyber42: Security Capabilities

    Mar. 23

    10:30 am - 12:00 pm EDT

    Free to the SANS community; Registration opens 6 weeks prior to event

    Core NetWars

    Mar. 25-26

    6:30 pm - 9:30 pm EDT

    Complimentary with SANS 2021 4-6 day courses

    Cyber Defense NetWars

    Mar. 25-26

    7:15 pm - 10:15 pm EDT

    Complimentary with SANS 2021 4-6 day courses

    DFIR NetWars

    		Mar. 25-26

    6:30 pm - 9:30 pm EDT

    Complimentary with SANS 2021 4-6 day courses

    Core NetWars

    Mar. 25-26

    6:30 pm - 9:30 pm CET

    Complimentary with Munich March, Prague March, Forensics Middle East March, and Paris March 2021 4-6 day courses

    Global Community CTF: Mini NetWars

    Apr. 1-2

    1:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT

    Free to the SANS community; Registration opens mid-March

    DFIR NetWars

    		Apr. 8-96:30 pm - 9:30 pm MDTComplimentary with Cyber Security Mountain: April 2021 4-6 day courses

    Core NetWars

    		Apr. 15-16
    		6:30 pm - 9:30 pm BST

    Complimentary with London April and Riyadh March 2021 4-6 day courses

    Core NetWars

    		Apr. 22-23
    		6:30 pm - 9:30 pm CDT
    		Complimentary with Pen Test Austin: Virtual Edition 2021 4-6 day courses

    Cyber42: CISO For A Day

    Apr. 27

    10:30 am - 12:00 pm EDT

    Free to the SANS community; Registration opens 6 weeks prior to event

    Core NetWars

    		Apr. 29-30
    		6:30 pm - 9:30 pm EDT

    Complimentary with Baltimore Spring: Virtual Edition 2021 4-6 day courses

    DFIR NetWars

    		May 5-6
    		6:30 pm - 9:30 pm EDT
    		Complimentary with DFIRCON Spring 2021 4-6 day courses

    Core NetWars

    		May 13-14
    		6:30 pm - 9:30 pm PDT
    		Complimentary with Security West 2021 4-6 day courses

    Cyber Defense NetWars

    		May 13-14
    		7:15 pm - 10:15 pm PDT
    		Complimentary with Security West 2021 4-6 day courses

    DFIR NetWars

    		May 20-21
    		6:30 pm - 9:30 pm CEST
    		Complimentary with Amsterdam May, Brussels April, and SEC401 Spanish April 2021 4-6 day courses

    Cyber42: Security Capabilities

    May 25

    10:30 am - 12:00 pm EDT

    Free to the SANS community; Registration opens 6 weeks prior to event

    DFIR NetWars

    		Jun. 10-11
    		6:30 pm - 9:30 pm CDT
    		Complimentary with Cyber Security Central: June 2021 4-6 day courses

    Core NetWars

    		Jun. 17-18
    		6:30 pm - 9:30 pm EDT

    Complimentary with SOC Training 2021 4-6 day courses

    Cyber Defense NetWars

    		Jun. 17-18
    		7:15 pm - 10:15 pm EDT
    		Complimentary with SOC Training 2021 4-6 day courses

    Cyber42: Vulnerability Management

    Jun. 22

    10:30 am - 12:00 pm ET

    Free to the SANS community; Registration opens 6 weeks prior to event

    Cyber Defense NetWars

    Jul. 1-2

    		7:30 pm - 10:30 pm AEST

    Complimentary with Cyber Defence Australia 2021 4-6 day courses

    DFIR NetWars

    		Jul. 8-9
    		6:30 pm - 9:30 pm BST
    		Complimentary with London July, Paris June, and Stockholm May 2021 4-6 day courses

    Cyber42: CISO For A Day

    Jul. 27

    10:30 am - 12:00 pm ET

    Free to the SANS community; Registration opens 6 weeks prior to event

    Core NetWars

    		Jul. 29-30
    		6:30 pm - 9:30 pm CEST
    		EMEA Tournament of Champions, Complimentary with Pen Test Hackfest Europe, SEC504 Spanish July 2021, and SEC504 French May 2021 4-6 day courses
    Global Community CTF: Mini NetWars
    		Aug. 12-13
    		1:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT
    		Free to the SANS Community; Registration opens early August
    Cyber42: Security Capabilities

    Aug. 24

    10:30 am - 12:00 pm ET

    Free to the SANS community; Registration opens 6 weeks prior to event

    Cyber42: Vulnerability Management

    Sep. 28

    10:30 am - 12:00 pm ET

    Free to the SANS community; Registration opens 6 weeks prior to event

    Cyber42: CISO For A Day

    Oct. 26

    10:30 am - 12:00 pm ET

    Free to the SANS community; Registration opens 6 weeks prior to event

    Cyber42: Security Capabilities

    Nov. 23

    10:30 am - 12:00 pm ET

    Free to the SANS community; Registration opens 6 weeks prior to event

    Cyber42: Vulnerability Management

    Dec. 28

    10:30 am - 12:00 pm ET

    Free to the SANS community; Registration opens 6 weeks prior to event


    Reviews

    NetWars is challenging for all levels of expertise, has great hints if you get stuck, and promotes continuous education.
    Jon-Michael Lacek
    - Wegmans Food Markets
    Core NetWars was challenging but not frustrating for newbies. This is my first time doing NetWars and it has been a blast.
    Rachael Murray
    - Northwestern Mutual
    I'm very impressed with SANS NetWars. The material is relevant and educational, and the tournament-style play is remarkably engaging.
    Adam Tice
    - Lockheed Center for Cyber Security