Immersive Labs
Cyber Million Badge
Immersive Labs is a cyber skills development platform. Using scenario-driven games, real-time threat intelligence, and current cyber frameworks, it immerses students in challenges with the goal of developing skills that reduce cyber risk.
No matter whether a cyber newcomer or a seasoned pro, Immersive labs provides an opportunity to learn and practice all the skills required for a role in cyber security.
Students and alumni can sign-up for an account with Immersive Labs using their @nyu.edu email address. The coupon code “CYBER-MILLION” should be auto-populated.
Cyber Million Badge
The learning is split into digestible, engaging labs that are either theory based or practical.
- Theory labs provide information and resources and typically include interactive quizzes or mini-games.
- Practical labs equip the learner with a virtual environment and the tools required to complete real-world challenges.
The Labs’ objectives are mapped to industry-leading frameworks, including NICE Framework and MITRE ATT&CK™, and align with specific skills and job roles. Industry professionals dictate the learning priorities and address any skill gaps.
The technical skills badge earners will acquire and demonstrate include:
- Exploring the investigative techniques necessary to protect privacy and security online
- Discovering operating system concepts which are important to cyber security professionals
- Iterating networking concepts which are important to cyber security professionals.
Benefits for Job Seekers:
- Prove problem-solving ability through skill-first assessment
- Unlock access to entry-level cybersecurity roles
- Bypass traditional limitations surrounding education, certification, and experience
- Gain whenever, wherever access to an on-demand career path
Cyber Million will prepare you for entry-level positions within the cybersecurity industry, which can include the following:
- Cybersecurity operations analyst
- Information security operations analyst
- Security monitoring analyst
- Cyber operations analyst
- SOC analyst
- Security operations center analyst
- IT security operations analyst
- Network security operations analyst
To earn this badge:
- Complete Cyber Million labs to earn a total of 12,020 points.