Immersive Labs Named Gartner Sample Vendor for Virtual Cyber Ranges

How Virtual Cyber Ranges Strengthen Security Teams and Improve Cyber Resilience

Establishing strong cybersecurity defenses demands a proactive strategy. Immersive Labs was recognized as a sample vendor in Gartner’s new report: “Improve Cyber Product Performance With Virtual Cyber Ranges.” Through the use of cyber ranges, Immersive Labs enables organizations to prepare for and effectively respond to cyberattacks.

The Need for Proactive Defense

The report emphasizes the importance of proactively assessing cyberattack impacts. Traditional "detect and respond" strategies are no longer sufficient. Organizations must anticipate threats, evaluate security measures, and upskill their teams to ensure a strong defense.

Enter Virtual Cyber Ranges

Virtual cyber ranges offer a safe and controlled environment to simulate real-world cyberattacks. These simulated environments allow organizations to:

• Test and refine security measures: By simulating various cyberattack scenarios, organizations can identify and refine vulnerabilities in their existing security measures for better protection.
• Bridge the cybersecurity skills gap: Cyber ranges provide hands-on training for security professionals, allowing them to hone their skills in a safe environment. This practical experience equips them to handle real-world threats confidently.
• Develop and practice incident response strategies: Organizations can use cyber ranges to simulate incident response scenarios, enabling teams to rehearse their response plans and identify areas for improvement.

Key Considerations for Product Managers

For product managers developing cyber range solutions, We’ve highlighted a couple of points from the Gartner report:

• Scalability and Modularity: Cyber ranges should be scalable and modular to accommodate the diverse needs of different organizations.
• Go beyond basic training: Cyber ranges should deliver more than just the basics of cybersecurity training and offer response features.
  

Benefits for Organizations

By adopting virtual cyber ranges, organizations can reap significant benefits:

• Enhanced Security Posture: Regular training and testing in a simulated environment strengthens an organization's security posture.
• Improved Response Time: Prepared teams can respond to actual cyberattacks faster and more effectively, minimizing damage.
• Reduced Risk of Successful Attacks: Proactively identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities significantly reduces the risk of successful cyberattacks.
  

Virtual cyber ranges are a powerful tool for organizations to address cyber threats proactively. By leveraging the insights from Gartner's report and focusing on key considerations for product development, companies can build cyber range solutions using Immersive Labs that empower organizations to create a robust and resilient security posture.

Looking for a Solution?

Immersive Labs is a leading provider of cybersecurity training that offers comprehensive cyber ranges as well as cyber range exercising solutions. These solutions utilize pre-configured cyber ranges to meet multiple technical cyber training demands.

With features like:

• Easy set-up and maintenance: A foundational requirement for any tool or environment.
• Custom and pre-configured cyber ranges: Allows for flexibility and quick deployment.
• Team and role-based training: Enables realistic training scenarios with collaborative elements.
• Realistic environments: Enhances the training experience and prepares users for real-world threats.
• Comprehensive training environment: Ensures a broad range of skills can be practiced.
• Detailed performance metrics: Provides valuable insights for individual and team improvement.

Our platform empowers security teams to stay ahead of the curve.

Contact us today to learn more or check out our cyber range offerings now.

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