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Cyber Defense NetWars

Cyber Defense NetWars is focused on preventing, analyzing, and defending against complex real-world attack scenarios, including brute-force attacks and ransomware campaigns.

Cyber Defense NetWars

Recommended for: Experienced Security Administrators, Enterprise Defenders, Architects, Network Engineers, Incident Responders, Security Operations Specialists, Security Analysts, and Builders and Breakers.

Student Review

The challenges were well designed and provided a good opportunity to practice solving real-world problems.
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Details of Cyber Defense NetWars

Disciplines

- Cyber Defense - Blue Team

Cyber Defense NetWars

Example Topics

- Log analysis - Packet analysis - Cryptography - Network security monitoring - Steganography

Cyber Defense NetWars

Computer Requirements

- Processor: 64-bit, x86, 2.0 GHz+ - Memory: 16GB - HD: 40GB+ Free - OS: Windows, Mac or Linux - VMware

Cyber Defense NetWars

Interactive Scenario:

Chaos reigns in the seven kingdoms' houses. Families are supposed to be united, yet, as you are brought in to help protect the kingdoms, there is infighting over the next heir to the throne.

Prominent houses are starting to take sides, and secret attacks are on the rise. Are you ready to help defend the seven kingdoms?

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Key Specs

CPEs: Up to 6

Delivery: In-person, online, hybrid

Leaderboard: Yes

Levels: Mid, Senior, and Elite

Minimum Seats: 25

Moderator Required: Yes

Player Mode: Solo & Team

Run Time: 6h

Scorecard: Yes

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For more information, speak with a SANS Advisor at sans.org/about/contact