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Overview
CMD+CTRL Cyber Ranges is an interactive gamified platform that immerses participants in real-world cybersecurity challenges. Designed specifically for software engineers, this hands-on experience enables learners to explore, exploit, and secure applications in authentic simulated environments. The platform supports building critical skills in application security, identifying vulnerabilities, and mitigating risks.
CMD+CTRL cyber range has 11 different industry vertical ‘real world’, enabling organisations to strengthen their security posture through experiential training.
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with software development practices or IT systems.
- Foundational understanding of the OWASP Top 10.
- No installation required; accessible via a web browser with an internet connection.
Target audience
This gamified platform is ideal for:
- Software engineers and developers looking to test and enhance secure coding practices.
- Security engineers interested in realistic application penetration testing.
- QA engineers aiming to identify application-level vulnerabilities in testing scenarios.
- Cross-functional IT teams seeking practical cybersecurity skill development.
Objectives
CMD+CTRL Cyber Ranges allows participants to:
1. Explore authentic application environments to identify and exploit security vulnerabilities.
2. Practise techniques for detecting and mitigating real-world threats, such as injection flaws, authentication bypasses, and insecure API configurations.
3. Develop a security-first mindset by “thinking like an attacker” while building defensive strategies.
4. Measure individual and team skills using real-time scoring, leaderboards, and detailed performance metrics.
5. Complement QA’s cybersecurity and software development courses with hands-on, experiential learning.
Outline
Platform experience overview
Immersive cybersecurity challenges for software engineers
- Explore a range of pre-configured application security challenges, from beginner to advanced.
- Simulate common attacks, including SQL injection, XSS, insecure direct object references (IDOR), and privilege escalation.
- Gain practical experience with OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities in dynamic, real-world environments.
Gamified platform features
- Real-time scoring: Receive instant feedback on vulnerabilities discovered and exploits performed.
- Competitive leaderboards: Engage with peers through gamified rankings, encouraging collaboration and friendly competition.
- Easter eggs and rewards: Discover hidden challenges and bonus scenarios to deepen learning.
Wide range of scenarios tailored to software development security
- Application vulnerabilities: Hands-on practice with web and mobile app weaknesses.
- API security: Assess and secure application programming interfaces against real-world threats.
- Business logic flaws: Identify security risks rooted in faulty application workflows.
- Cloud-based challenges: Address misconfigurations, insecure deployments, and platform-specific vulnerabilities.
Industry specific cyber ranges
- Shadow Bank: Financial Services
- Shred: Retail eCommerce Site
- Account All: HR Management
- InstaFriends: Social Networking
- Shadow Health: Medical Information
- Forescient: Cloud Environment
- Gold Standard: Advanced Banking Site
- Infinicrate: Cloud File Storage
- LetSee: Online Marketplace
- MailJay: Marketing Automation Platform
- DigiExchange: Cryptocurrency
Integrating CMD+CTRL Cyber Ranges with QA courses
- Blended learning: Use the platform alongside QA’s courses on secure coding, application penetration testing, and cloud security.
- Tailored training paths: Combine the ranges with instructor-led sessions or self-paced learning to align with specific development and security goals.
- Team-based exercises: Host collaborative challenges as part of cybersecurity awareness and development programs.
Customisable learning journeys
- Flexible use cases: Suitable for onboarding new engineers, upskilling existing teams, or preparing for certifications.
- Scalable for all skill levels: Ranges cover foundational, intermediate, and advanced challenges to accommodate diverse team expertise.
Assessments
- Real-time feedback through the platform’s scoring and analytics.
- Team and individual performance benchmarking via dynamic reports.
- No formal exam; performance data can guide future learning plans and QA course recommendations.
Why choose QA and CMD+CTRL?
- Interactive, real-world learning: CMD+CTRL Cyber Ranges provides practical experience with real application vulnerabilities.
- Blended learning opportunities: Seamlessly combine gamified training with QA’s industry-leading courses.
- Expert-led training pathways: QA instructors guide learners to apply knowledge gained from the ranges in real-world projects.
- Customisable experiences: Adapt the ranges and course recommendations to suit organisational needs and skill gaps.
Why choose QA
- Award-winning training, top NPS scores
- Nearly 300,000 learners in 2020
- Our training experts are industry leaders
- Read more about QA
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