Toward Next-Generation Cyber Range: A Comparative Study of Training Platforms

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Abstract

As cyber incidents increase in number and disruption, cybersecurity competencies represent a need more than ever. In this context, Cyber Range platforms have been proven as an effective tool to train both professional and common users in such competencies. This study presents a comparative analysis of eight Cyber Range platforms, discussing the needed evolution toward next-generation cyber range platforms. The comparative analysis focuses on key aspects such as application domains, methods of experimentation, infrastructure technologies, and topology generation, among others. This study also aims to provide insights into the capabilities and features offered by different Cyber Range platforms and, specifically, network topology generation tools, allowing for informed decision-making when selecting the most suitable solution for specific training and experimentation needs. Additionally, the study considers how the ethical and well-thought use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) could enhance the automation processes of Cyber Ranges, whether it acts in scenario randomization or topology generation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationComputer Security. ESORICS 2023 International Workshops - CPS4CIP, ADIoT, SecAssure, WASP, TAURIN, PriST-AI, and SECAI, 2023, Revised Selected Papers
EditorsSokratis Katsikas, Habtamu Abie, Silvio Ranise, Luca Verderame, Enrico Cambiaso, Rita Ugarelli, Isabel Praça, Wenjuan Li, Weizhi Meng, Steven Furnell, Basel Katt, Sandeep Pirbhulal, Ankur Shukla, Michele Ianni, Mila Dalla Preda, Kim-Kwang Raymond Choo, Miguel Pupo Correia, Abhishta Abhishta, Giovanni Sileno, Mina Alishahi, Harsha Kalutarage, Naoto Yanai
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages271-290
Number of pages20
ISBN (Print)9783031541285
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2024
EventInternational Workshops which were held in conjunction with 28th European Symposium on Research in Computer Security, ESORICS 2023 - The Hague, Netherlands
Duration: 25 Sept 202329 Sept 2023

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume14399 LNCS
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

ConferenceInternational Workshops which were held in conjunction with 28th European Symposium on Research in Computer Security, ESORICS 2023
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityThe Hague
Period25/09/2329/09/23

Keywords

  • Cyber Defense
  • Cyber Range
  • Cybersecurity
  • Cybersecurity Education
  • Educational Technology

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