The Webcast for Discerning Cybersecurity Professionals
Welcome to CYBER RANGES Uncovered: Join leading opinion makers and experts as we deep-dive into the latest trends, best practices, and expert insights in cybersecurity training, threat simulations, and real-world cyber-physical system security and defense strategies.
Each episode features in-depth discussions with industry experts, ethical hackers, and top cybersecurity minds to share experiences from the field and to uncover challenges and game-changing innovations shaping the future of cyber defense and critical infrastructure protection.
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Season 2, Episode 5
Rethinking the Complexity of Deception Technology
Organization: CounterCraft
Guest – Richard Barrell, Product Specialist, CounterCraft,
Duration: 25 min
This episode explores how deception technology is reshaping modern cyber defense, moving beyond passive detection and into active adversary engagement. Together with CounterCraft and CYBER RANGES, the conversation dives into how deceptive environments can manipulate attacker behavior, generate real-time threat intelligence, and create safer, more realistic cyber training experiences.
The episode also examines the psychology behind offensive operations, the value of understanding attacker decision-making, and why deception-based environments are becoming increasingly important for both cyber resilience and operational readiness.
Season 2, Episode 4
Closing the Gap Between IT Security and OT Operations
Organization: OTIFYD
Guests:
Ali Bozorgmir – CEO, OTIFYD
Ed Bisceanu – Head of Tech, CYBER RANGES
Duration: 29 min
This episode explores the growing convergence of IT and OT security and why traditional cybersecurity approaches are no longer enough to protect modern industrial environments. Together with OTIFYD and CYBER RANGES, the conversation examines the unique challenges of securing operational technology, from visibility gaps and cyber-physical risk to incident response in environments where safety and continuity are critical.
The episode also explores how organizations can build true operational resilience through better OT visibility, realistic training, and closer collaboration between IT, security, and operational teams.
Season 2, Episode 3
Staying Ahead of Threats with Al-Driven Cyber Defense
Organization: PRE Security
Featuring: Miri Varbitzky, VP Sales EMEA & Global Business Development, PRE Security; Ed Bisceanu, Head of Technology, CYBER RANGES
Duration: 26 mins
Together with PRE Security and CYBER RANGES, the conversation examines what “AI-ready security” actually means in practice, how organizations can move from reactive defense toward predictive readiness, and why human decision-making still remains critical in AI-augmented environments.
The episode also dives into the future of AI-driven SOC operations, the risks of over reliance on automation, and how cyber training must evolve to prepare teams for increasingly intelligent threats and defenses.
Season 2, Episode 2
Building Real-World Readiness in Cyber Defense Training
Organization: SET University
Featuring: Ed Chornyi, Cyber Defense Leader, SET University, Tony Perkins, Head of Defense Sales, CYBER RANGES
Duration: 22 mins
This episode explores what true readiness means in modern cyber defense training and why preparing future cyber operators requires more than theoretical knowledge or certifications. From defense-aligned education to hands-on operational training, the conversation examines how institutions like SET University and platforms like CYBER RANGES are helping bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world cyber operations.
The episode also dives into the evolving skill sets required in cyber defense, the importance of mission-focused training environments, and why collective readiness is becoming essential in today’s threat landscape.
Season 2, Episode 1
Understanding the Human Layer of Cybersecurity
Organization: Aethon
Featuring: Katie Kernus, Partner Success Manager,
Noël Vestal, Chief Information Officer
This episode explores the human dimension of cybersecurity, moving beyond tools and technologies to focus on behavior, decision-making, and psychological resilience. From understanding attacker intent to managing high-pressure incident response, the conversation unpacks how human factors influence both risk and defense. It highlights why cybersecurity is not only a technical discipline, but one shaped by how individuals and teams think, communicate, and act under stress.
Featuring insights from Aethon, the episode examines how organisations can better prepare their workforce through training, culture, and simulation-based environments designed to reflect real-world conditions.
Season 1, Episode 1
Deception as Defense: Elevating Cyber Readiness
Organization: CounterCraft
Featuring: David Brown, Countercraft CEO
Duration: 13 mins
This episode explores how deception technology is transforming cyber defense — bringing real-time threat intelligence and hands-on adversary engagement into advanced cyber training environments.
From federal use cases to breach response strategies, the conversation dives into the power of deception-led learning and how it’s reshaping the future of cyber readiness.
CounterCraft is a leading provider of deception-powered threat intelligence solutions that empower organizations to proactively defend against cyber threats. According to Gartner Peer Insights, the key drivers for choosing CounterCraft are: Strong services expertise, Product roadmap and future vision, Product functionality and performance, Overall cost.
Season 1, Episode 2
Real-World Cyber Resilience in OT
Organization: SentryOT
Featuring: Alex Suditu, SentryOT Managing Director – Ed Bisceanu, CYBER RANGES Head of Technology Services
Duration: 17 mins
This episode explores how real-world incident response and recurring cyber drills are redefining cyber resilience in Operational Technology (OT) — especially in sectors like energy, water, and manufacturing.
From national-level cyberattacks to the growing convergence of IT and OT, the conversation dives into the unique risks facing industrial systems and the importance of hands-on, domain-specific training tailored to critical infrastructure.
SentryOT is a leading provider of OT cybersecurity solutions, purpose-built to defend industrial environments against cyber-physical threats. Their platform enables visibility, incident response, and resilience across complex infrastructures — aligning technical controls with operational realities.
Season 1, Episode 3
Virtual Training Delivery, Actual Cyber Preparedness
Organization: IMPRES Technology Solutions
Featuring: Aaron Varner, IMPRES Technology Solutions Director of Engineering
Duration: 18 mins
This episode explores how online, hands-on, simulation-based cyber training and unified platforms are transforming operational readiness across the federal landscape — from reducing time away from units to enabling persistent, repeatable skill-building at scale.
Drawing on decades of experience in the military and federal sectors, Aaron Varner of IMPRES Technology Solutions shares how secure, distance-friendly training is closing gaps, cutting costs, and helping defense agencies stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.
IMPRES Technology Solutions is a veteran-led federal IT integrator, delivering secure infrastructure and mission-focused support across DoD and civilian agencies. With expertise spanning engineering, compliance, and multi-vendor solutions, IMPRES helps organizations modernize while maintaining operational tempo.
Season 1, Episode 4
Training Beyond Certification: Preparing the Cyber Workforce
Organization: Applied Technology Academy
Featuring: Lynn Fisher, Applied Technology Academy President and CEO
Duration: 15 mins
This episode dives into the evolution of cyber education and workforce development, spotlighting how Applied Technology Academy (ATA) is bridging the gap between certification and real-world operational readiness.
We explore how real-world labs, scenario-based training, and platforms like CYBER RANGES are reshaping how cyber talent is built, tested, and scaled — from federal agencies to guard and reserve forces.
With a focus on relevance, personalization, and performance-based training, this conversation unpacks the future of cybersecurity education and what it takes to prepare professionals who are truly ready on day one.
Season 1, Episode 5
Redefining Cyber Inclusion: Training, Community and Confidence
Organization: Women4Cyber Foundation
Featuring: Nina Olesen, Women4Cyber Foundation Chief Growth Officer and COO
Duration: 18 mins
This episode explores how the Women4Cyber Foundation — a European non-profit founded within ECSO (European Cyber Security Organisation) — is redefining inclusion in cybersecurity, not through quotas or campaigns, but by building real pathways to confidence, competence, and career growth.
We unpack how mentorship, representation, and hands-on training work together to move the needle — from entry-level access to long-term impact. From breaking down unconscious bias to expanding scenario-based learning, Nina Olesen shares how the foundation is scaling opportunity for women across Europe and beyond.
Whether it’s closing the talent gap or helping new voices stay, thrive, and lead, Women4Cyber is building a more resilient cyber workforce, one community at a time.
Season 1, Episode 6
Effective Contributions of Women in Cyber: The Ukrainian eXperience
Organization: SET University, Calibrated
Featuring: Iryna Volnytska, SET University President; Julia Petryk, Calibrated CEO & Co-Founder; Olga Nasibullina, CYBER RANGES Executive Advisor
Duration: 27 mins
This episode spotlights the women at the forefront of Ukraine’s cyber resilience. As war reshapes the country’s digital and physical landscapes, Ukrainian women have stepped into pivotal roles: scaling technical education, shaping information strategy, and leading cyber range training initiatives that are now informing global practices.
Featuring voices from SET University, Calibrated, and CYBER RANGES, the conversation explores what the world can learn from Ukraine’s cyber journey — and why women are driving some of its most impactful innovations.
Whether through cognitive security, real-time upskilling, or hands-on simulation environments, these leaders show that cyber readiness isn’t just about technology — it’s about people, purpose, and persistence.
Season 1, Episode 7
The Cyber Readiness Formula: Right Tools, Right Platform, Right Now
Duration: 15 mins
This episode explores how Yellow Cube is helping organizations close the cybersecurity skill gap — not by teaching theory, but by equipping them with the right tools and platforms to train teams for real-world threats.
We unpack what it takes to build cyber workforce capability at speed and scale — from selecting the right cyber range environments to delivering performance-based training tailored to client needs.
Whether it’s upskilling new recruits or preparing seasoned professionals for today’s evolving threat landscape, Yellow Cube is on a mission to make practical, measurable cyber readiness accessible to every organization.