{"id":46083,"date":"2024-04-09T09:47:32","date_gmt":"2024-04-09T08:47:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=46083"},"modified":"2024-04-09T09:47:32","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T08:47:32","slug":"the-ever-increasing-role-of-cyber-ranges-in-combatting-the-latest-security-threats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/the-ever-increasing-role-of-cyber-ranges-in-combatting-the-latest-security-threats\/46083\/","title":{"rendered":"The ever-increasing role of cyber ranges in combatting the latest security threats"},"content":{"rendered":"

Aare Reintam, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of CybExer Technologies, discusses how cyber ranges can enhance businesses\u2019 security posture.<\/h2>\n

In its latest \u2018Top Trends in Cybersecurity\u2019 survey, Gartner<\/a> identified the most common areas organsiations can expect to experience pressure from during 2024. One of these is the \u201cchallenge of managing security exposures in a constantly evolving threat environment.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Forrester<\/a>\u2019s predictions for the cyber landscape in 2024 included the forecast that nine out of 10 data breaches this year \u201cwill include a human element.\u201d As such, Forrester anticipates that more security teams at enterprises \u201cwill shift their focus\u201d to include more emphasis on security awareness and training internally.<\/p>\n

One such method for enhancing internal awareness and delivering comprehensive cyber security training is the use of cyber ranges.<\/p>\n

Just as police forces and military organisations train on a \u2018range\u2019 to prepare for conflict and attack scenarios, enterprises are increasingly turning to this sort of replicate environment to ensure cyber readiness.<\/p>\n

What is a cyber range?<\/h3>\n

So, what is a cyber range? Well, think of it as a virtual, simulated environment used to train cybersecurity personnel and test an organisation or team\u2019s capability to respond to cyber-attacks and critical incidents caused by cyber threats in real-time.<\/p>\n

The technology includes a simulated network of infrastructure, systems, and tools, helping companies prepare themselves for cyber threats and attack scenarios by way of hands-on, practical training sessions that assess preparedness, defence knowledge and capabilities.<\/p>\n

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Historically, exercises using cyber ranges have been commonplace among the defence and military. However, they are now becoming more widespread amongst enterprises as companies are forced to evolve and change their training habits to ensure they are best placed to protect themselves and their assets against the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape.<\/p>\n

What types of exercises can organisations conduct on a cyber range?<\/h3>\n

There are a range of exercises that the use of this technology can facilitate, but the most commonly used are:<\/p>\n