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Project Ares

Hands-on Cybersecurity Training

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Project Ares Training Labs incorporates state-of-the-art techniques enabling individuals and teams to enhance their cybersecurity skills through hands-on exercises and dynamic learning methods, anytime, anywhere.

Project Ares stands out with innovative features tailored for cybersecurity education, training, and assessment.

The Project Ares Experience

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Structured Skills Progression

Progressive learning architecture that develops cybersecurity capability from foundational knowledge to advanced operational skills aligned to NIST/NICE work roles

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Hands-On Learning by Design

Build skills through immersive, gamified environments where they actively practice cybersecurity techniques instead of relying on passive course content.

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Real-World Cyber Operations Training

Scenarios simulate realistic security workflows including threat investigation, incident response, and defensive operations.

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Measurable Cyber Readiness

Performance tracking provides visibility into learner progress, skill coverage, and competency development to help organizations understand workforce readiness.

PROJECT ARES LEARNING ARCHITECTURE

A Structured Path to Cyber Readiness

Project Ares guides learners from foundational knowledge to advanced cyber operations through a progressive training model

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Cyber Learning Games

Mini games designed to build foundational cybersecurity knowledge through interactive challenges covering the cyber kill chain, ports and protocols, regular expressions, and more.

› Interactive Challenges
› Cyber Kill Chain
› Regular Expressions

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Learning Paths

20+ structured scenarios mapped to NIST/NICE Tasks, Skills, and Knowledge (TSKs).

Comprehensive Learning Paths
› Cover a wide range of cybersecurity topics

Specialized Learning Paths
› Focus deeply on specific skill areas

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Missions

Live cyber ranges designed to simulate real-world cyber operations. Gamified, hands-on blue and red team exercises. Learners investigate threats, perform network reconnaissance, and mitigate attacks.

› Real Security Tools
› Threat Investigation
› Attack Mitigation

PROJECT ARES LEARNING ARCHITECTURE

A Structured Path to Cyber Readiness

Project Ares guides learners from foundational knowledge to advanced cyber operations through a progressive training model


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Cyber Learning Games

Mini games designed to build foundational cybersecurity knowledge through interactive challenges covering the cyber kill chain, ports and protocols, regular expressions, and more.

› Interactive Challenges
› Cyber Kill Chain
› Regular Expressions

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Learning Paths

20+ structured scenarios mapped to NIST/NICE Tasks, Skills, and Knowledge (TSKs).

Comprehensive Learning Paths
› Cover a wide range of cybersecurity topics

Specialized Learning Paths
› Focus deeply on specific skill areas

badge-missions.webp

Missions

Live cyber ranges designed to simulate real-world cyber operations. Gamified, hands-on blue and red team exercises. Learners investigate threats, perform network reconnaissance, and mitigate attacks.

› Real Security Tools
› Threat Investigation
› Attack Mitigation

On-Demand Learning

Powered by Azure, Project Ares, provides 24/7. Practice anytime, anywhere, on any desktop device.

Gamified Learning

Compelling back stories, competitive scoring and game reward systems to keep users engaged​.​

Scalable Training

High fidelity training using functional virtual machines. Tailor learning experiences according to skill level.

Instructor Capabilities

Trainer dashboard for progress monitoring, performance assessment, user reporting, and more.

Do I need to download anything prior to the workshop?

No, Project Ares is all browser based. The platform only requires a computer and strong WIFI connection.

Does Project Ares support multiple languages?

Yes Project Ares supports multiple languages.

Can other frameworks aside from NIST/NICE be supported on Project Ares?

Yes Project Ares can support additional frameworks.

Can Project Ares support beginner to advanced learners?

Yes. Project Ares provides skill gap analysis across team roles and work functions, with AI-informed recommendations to help prioritize learning and guide curriculum development.

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Project Ares Custom Labs

If you don’t see a lab that meets your requirements, we can create one for you. Project Ares offers tailored solutions designed to match your specific cybersecurity training objectives. Interested in a custom lab?

Interested in learning more about Project Ares?