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In 2021, for the first time, Aries Security was invited to the United Arab Emirates. Our company was asked to host a village at Hack In The Box CyberWeek to show off two of our training modes: Packet Detective and Packet Inspector. The event was a great success and we could not have asked for a better experience in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Why do we do what we do at Aries Security?
Why focus on building a world-class cyber range, rather than red-teaming, or penetration testing, or selling cybersecurity insurance?

Because the need is there.

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is tasked with ensuring information superiority for the U.S. military as it faces new adversaries from without and within. In an article published in AFCEA’s SIGNAL Magazine, Lt. Gen. Robert J. Skinner discusses DISA’s commitment to training and education.

Culture rolls downhill. The values and standards modeled by an organization’s leadership will be emulated by those below them and set the tone for a company’s wellbeing. And setting that tone can take many forms.

Stay strong, stay fit

Much like physical fitness, cybersecurity skills weaken without regular training. In order to remain competent, whether doing offense or defense, professionals must have access to continual practice and education that reflects real-world scenarios and threats.

At Aries Security, we partner with companies and organizations that make it possible for us to fulfill client needs to the letter. We work in both classified and unclassified spaces, providing technology and services to military and government clients. The sensitive nature of some of this work means that we can’t always discuss the details of our projects with the public – but we can share this one.

At the end of April, our CEO, Brian Markus, received the below letter after a training event with the United States Marine Corps. We share it here with permission and deep gratitude. Supporting national security through promoting excellence in cybersecurity is part of Aries Security’s prime directive, and we are both humbled and thankful for this recognition.

Cybersecurity professionals in the business world must keep their skills sharp in order to protect their organizations. But in the military, the stakes are much, much higher. For these cyber operators, being prepared – or lacking preparedness – can impact national security, physical safety, and even make the difference between life and death for troops in the field.

Welcome to the third and final part of our series on Options for Setting Up a Cyber Range. In this last article, we’re going to get into the weeds and explore the detailed considerations that your organization may encounter in the selection of a cyber range.

Welcome to the second part of our series on Options for Setting Up a Cyber Range. Last time, we talked about the first high-level choice involved in implementing a cyber range: whether to build your own or buy from a reputable third-party vendor. In this one, we’re looking at the second major consideration: is it better to outsource the administration of your cyber range, or to administer it in-house?

When we became aware that CyberPatriot teams were having trouble training, Aries stepped up to bridge the gap. In professional use, the Aries Online Cyber Range provides users access to virtual desktops to complete training exercises. We adapted this technology to allow students to access the CyberPatriot systems from anywhere, using only a web browser on any internet-connected device (phone, tablet, or computer). In addition, instructors were given the ability to remotely monitor students’ workstations in order to provide help and support as needed.

Setting up a cyber range can be overwhelming. At a high level, there are several decisions that will determine what type of implementation is best for your organization. The first major choice is whether to build your own cyber range or buy one from a reputable third-party vendor.
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If organizations want to survive and thrive, investing in cybersecurity training isn’t just a good idea. It’s mission critical.