Bulgarian Academy for National Security

What is a Cyber simulator

1. Cyber Training Goals

Prepare the trainees in encountering complex cyber incidents

Strengthening the organizational efficiency for resolving incidents

Improves self-confidence

2. The main advantages of simulator-aided guidance:

Work in an environment that characterizes the full organizational network.

Experience events in real-time, executed and operated by malicious programs (everything is real, including viruses, malware, exploitation of weaknesses, break-ins, etc.).

Work in a variety of operating systems – Windows, Linux, etc.

Learn and operate a variety of tools in the field – SQL, Wireshark, ArcSight, Checkpoint/Firewall, database, etc.

Work in a replication of the full organizational environment, including different kinds of servers: FTP, WEB, Apache, SMTP, DC, IIS, SQL, and more.

Train teams and individuals to improve and advance their abilities, in the maximum way to increase their professionalism.

Strengthen the communication expertise within the team, for coping with pressured situations.

Understand work methodologies, including the subjects of ethics, decision-making, and escalation.

3. Cyber Training Methodology

Practical hands-on training for cyber teams who deal with cyber warfare and defense

The training addresses:

SOC information security experts

network management and administrators.

Realistic Scenarios and environment

Under the guidance of the best cyber experts.

Various levels of IT and SCADA networks

Variety of operating systems – Windows, Linux and more.

4. Who is fit for the simulator training?

It is recommended that the simulator trainees possess a background and experience in one of the following fields or professions:

The SOC department in an organization or part of an analysis, incident response or forensics group.

Operation and support in the organizational IT department systems: system IT, system administrators, engineers and, consultants.

Developer or integrator of software systems/applications in an organization.

Development of software/communication, for example, IT, IS, CCNA.