SANS Institute: The Cyber Guardian

SANS’ Cyber Guardian program is designed for the elite teams of technical security professionals who are part of the armed forces, Department of Defense, or other government agencies whose role includes securing systems, reconnaissance, counterterrorism and counter hacks. These teams will be the cyber security special forces where each individual’s role makes the team successful.

The Cyber Guardian program provides intensive, hands-on training for both Red and Blue teams. Participants must successfully complete four core courses and the corresponding certifications as well as pass the GSE exam within two years of starting the program. After completing all four core courses and exams, candidates will choose their specialization and complete one more course and certification. Upon the successful completion of all courses and certifications, candidates will finish the program by taking and passing the GSE (GIAC Security Expert) exam and joining the elite group of GSE certified professionals.

An intensive, real-world exercise on defending and attacking systems has been created to demonstrate how each cyber guardians’ skills and expertise will be utilized in an actual attack.

You wouldn’t go to battle with a team you have never trained with, so this exercise will show each participant how their role contributes to the success of their team.