All your resources, one place

What you get

• Simulated SOC environment with real alert queues
• Phishing email analysis courses and exercises
• SIEM (Splunk, Elastic) hands-on training
• Malware analysis fundamentals course
• MITRE ATT&CK defender mapping
• Digital forensics learning path
• Incident management simulation
• VIP+ mentorship and career tracking

Best for these CyberMap nodes

• SIEM & Log Analysis
• Alert Triage & Investigation
• Phishing Analysis
• Malware Analysis Basics
• MITRE ATT&CK Framework
• Live SOC Simulation
• IR Lifecycle & Playbooks
• Detection Engineering Fundamentals
• Threat Hunting Course

CyberMap role paths

Why it's in CyberMap

• No other platform replicates a real SOC workflow
• Most beginner SOC analysts need exactly this experience before interviewing
• VIP is affordable and immediately provides job-relevant practice

What you get

• 257+ unique investigation labs in Pro tier
• Free security challenges for all users
• Memory forensics (Volatility) labs
• PCAP analysis challenges
• Phishing email investigations
• Log file analysis labs
• YARA rule writing challenges
• Leaderboard and achievement system

Best for these CyberMap nodes

• Digital Forensics Fundamentals
• Memory Forensics
• Phishing Analysis
• Malware & Threat Analysis
• Threat Hunting Methodology
• YARA Rule Writing
• Risk Assessment (Policy Labs)
• IR Scenario Practice

CyberMap role paths

Why it's in CyberMap

• No guided hand-holding — builds real investigative thinking
• Working with actual artifacts transfers directly to job tasks
• Free tier makes it accessible to everyone starting out

What you get

• 3,100+ curated Sigma rules with MITRE ATT&CK context
• Multi-platform SIEM conversion (Splunk, Elastic, QRadar, Sentinel, Sumo Logic)
• YARA framework with community rules
• Suricata IDS/IPS rule builder and validator
• AI-assisted rule creation with validation
• Nova detection framework
• PCAP-driven rule testing playground

Best for these CyberMap nodes

• Sigma Rules — Universal Detection Language
• YARA Rules — Malware Detection
• Suricata & Network Detection
• MITRE ATT&CK Framework
• Threat Hunting Methodology
• Cloud Security Posture (Cloud detection rules)
• SIEM & Log Analysis (cross-platform)

CyberMap role paths

Why it's in CyberMap

• The only free tool unifying all major detection frameworks
• Essential for Detection Engineers who write Sigma rules daily
• SIEM conversion is immediately useful in enterprise environments

What you get

• 5-minute discovery quiz across 41 career paths
• Gamified quests with XP, streaks, and level progression
• AI-graded challenges and human-reviewed skill checks
• Skill Sheet — NICE framework-mapped portfolio
• Unlimited VMs for hands-on practice (Adventurer)
• 1-on-1 coaching and instructor walkthroughs (advanced tier)
• Enterprise tools and practice exams

Best for these CyberMap nodes

• Networking & OS Foundations
• Security Fundamentals (Security+)
• Alert Triage & Investigation
• Linux & Windows OS
• GRC Frameworks & Compliance
• IR Process & Playbooks
• Penetration Test Report Writing
• Cloud Security Foundations

CyberMap role paths

Why it's in CyberMap

• Career path discovery quiz aligns with CyberMap's personalization goal
• Skill Sheet gives learners verifiable proof of competency
• Gamification increases completion rates for self-study learners

What you get

• Interactive Python course — 140+ coding challenges (free)
• JavaScript, TypeScript, React for full-stack awareness
• Project-based learning — build real scripts
• AI-powered learning paths that adapt to your pace
• Career paths with structured curriculum
• Browser-based IDE — no setup required
• Community and Discord support

Best for these CyberMap nodes

• Python Scripting for SOC Analysts
• Python for Pentesting
• Python & Scripting for Detection Engineers
• Python & Scripting for Cloud Security
• JavaScript for Web Security Context
• Infrastructure as Code Concepts
• Networking Basics (CS fundamentals)

CyberMap role paths

Why it's in CyberMap

• Python is mandatory for Detection, Cloud, and advanced SOC roles
• Interactive format builds real coding muscle faster than video
• Free Python course removes the cost barrier for beginners

What you get

• Pre-Security, SOC Level 1, and Pentest paths
• Browser-based VMs — no local setup
• 300+ rooms covering foundational to advanced topics
• Guided questions and walkthroughs
• Learning streaks and achievement badges
• OSCP preparation content
• Active community and Discord

Best for these CyberMap nodes

• Networking Fundamentals
• Linux & Windows OS
• Security+ Core Concepts
• SIEM & Log Analysis (Splunk)
• Phishing Analysis
• Malware Analysis Basics
• Recon & Enumeration (Nmap)
• Vulnerability Exploitation (Metasploit)

CyberMap role paths

Why it's in CyberMap

• The most beginner-accessible hands-on platform
• No local lab setup required — works in any browser
• Guided rooms build foundational skills fast

What you get

• Real vulnerable machines (Starting Point → Pro)
• HTB Academy structured courses
• Active Directory attack modules
• Web attack fundamentals
• Pro Labs for advanced simulation
• CTF competitions and events
• OSCP preparation content

Best for these CyberMap nodes

• Vulnerability Exploitation
• Web Application Hacking
• Active Directory Attacks
• Privilege Escalation
• OSCP Preparation
• Networking for Attackers

CyberMap role paths

Why it's in CyberMap

• The gold standard for offensive security practice
• Academy modules provide structured learning alongside hands-on labs
• Widely recognized by employers and respected in the community

Course library

• Practical Ethical Hacking — flagship OSCP prep course
• Linux 101 — command line and Bash scripting
• Python 101 for Hackers — scripting for offensive use
• Practical Web Hacking — OWASP Top 10 in depth
• Practical Active Directory Attacks — BloodHound, Kerberoasting, DCSync
• Linux & Windows Privilege Escalation courses
• Mobile Application Penetration Testing
• PNPT Practice Exam and report writing

Best for these CyberMap nodes

• Linux Command Line Mastery
• Python for Pentesting
• Reconnaissance & Enumeration
• Vulnerability Exploitation
• Web Application Hacking
• Active Directory Attacks
• Linux & Windows Privilege Escalation
• Pentest Report Writing
• OSCP Preparation

CyberMap role paths

Why it's in CyberMap

• Heath Adams is a working pentester — every course reflects real engagements
• Practical Ethical Hacking is the most recommended OSCP prep at any price
• PNPT cert is industry-respected and costs 90% less than OSCP
• No subscription required — buy once, own forever
• Best price-to-value ratio for red team training anywhere on the internet

What you get

• GRC Analyst Professional — flagship career course
• NIST CSF and RMF in-depth training
• Risk management methodology with real-world examples
• Compliance frameworks: HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001
• Security auditing and vendor assessment skills
• Career strategy: resume, LinkedIn, interview prep for GRC roles
• 300+ free YouTube videos as companion content
• Community Discord for GRC practitioners

Best for these CyberMap nodes

• Security Fundamentals + Business Context
• NIST CSF & Risk Management Framework
• ISO 27001 & SOC 2
• PCI DSS & HIPAA
• Risk Assessment Methodology
• Security Auditing & Assessment

CyberMap role paths

Why it's in CyberMap

• Gerald Auger is a CISO with decades of practitioner GRC experience
• GRC Analyst Professional course maps directly to employer hiring criteria
• Explains the business context behind every framework — not just definitions
• Free YouTube channel provides a no-cost entry point before purchasing
• Best single resource for career changers targeting their first GRC role

What you get

• Skill IQ assessments — before/after competency measurement
• GRC and compliance course library (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS)
• Risk management and cybersecurity governance paths
• Cloud security courses (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Security engineering and DevSecOps tracks
• Role IQ — measures readiness for specific job roles
• Learning paths that sequence multi-course journeys
• Offline viewing on mobile app

Best for these CyberMap nodes

• NIST CSF & Risk Management Framework
• ISO 27001 & SOC 2
• PCI DSS & HIPAA Compliance
• Risk Assessment Methodology
• Security Auditing & Assessment
• Cloud Security Posture Management
• Cloud Computing Fundamentals

CyberMap role paths

Why it's in CyberMap

• Skill IQ gives objective evidence of GRC competency for job applications
• Broadest GRC compliance library of any single platform
• Enterprise-trusted — demonstrates professional-grade training on a resume
• 10-day free trial is enough to complete a full GRC course and assessment
• Cloud security library complements the Cloud Security Engineer path