Immersive Labs | NYU Tandon School of Engineering

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. 


Immersive Labs

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.

 

Signup for Immersive Labs

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:

  1. Complete Cyber Million labs to earn a total of 12,020 points.