A groundbreaking solution to tackle the global cybersecurity workforce shortage. Its innovative ecosystem, leveraging today's AI-powered tools, offers the most comprehensive cybersecurity training
The challenges for cybersecurity professionals today include rapidly evolving threats, complex technology ecosystems and a critical skills shortage. Advanced ransomware, AI-driven social engineering and supply chain vulnerabilities require sophisticated tools and expertise. Meanwhile, the global cybersecurity workforce faces a 4-million-person gap, leaving organizations vulnerable to breaches that can have significant financial and operational consequences. Regulatory fragmentation complicates compliance, while geopolitical tensions and quantum computing threats add complexity.
These issues highlight the urgent need for continuous training, collaboration, innovation and workforce development to strengthen cyberdefenses.
The Campus virtual cyber range, offered in collaboration with Cloud Range Cyber, provides unmatched realism, scalability and adaptability. By integrating leading network and cybersecurity tools, live malware is introduced into controlled environments to replicate real-world attack scenarios for training and analysis. With the most extensive commercial catalog of immersive cyberattack simulations, participants gain hands-on experience with advanced technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems and SIEM platforms, designed to prepare them for real-world challenges.
Realism: Simulates authentic networks, systems and threats by using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) capabilities. Physical devices, such as programmable logic controllers, interact with virtual environments to demonstrate the physical impacts of cyberattacks.
Scalability: Supports diverse user numbers and skill levels while adapting to organizational growth and emerging threats.
Adaptability: Seamlessly integrates with industry standards such as MITRE ATT&CK. Automation accelerates deployment and reconfiguration, while realistic traffic generation enhances training outcomes.
This platform helps ensure that cybersecurity teams are equipped to tackle evolving threats effectively.
Campus services modernize training programs by equipping instructors with hands-on experience by using advanced tools and real-world cyberattack simulations. They also help to develop and refine skills through practical experiences on the range. We also support our B2B customers with tailored assistance and guidance that addresses the unique needs of their business clients.
The Campus Cyber Range Facilities support organizations and institutions investing in new or remodeled spaces with cutting-edge educational technology for cybersecurity training programs. The Campus offers turnkey cyber training solutions modeled after IBM X-Force Cyber Ranges, which can be completed in under eight months. This includes three advanced reference models featuring state-of-the-art AV technology for immersive, high-quality training experiences, enhancing cyber education for students and professionals.
Charles Stamp Cyber Command Center at Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO)
The Cyber Campus is a simulated environment designed to provide hands-on cybersecurity training for students and adult learners within the education sector. It functions as an enterprise business network where participants practice detecting, mitigating and responding to cyberattacks in a controlled and realistic setting, similar to how flight simulators train pilots.
By leveraging workforce development initiatives and community partnerships, academic institutions use the Campus to enhance their cybersecurity curricula, offering practical experience with real-world scenarios and tools that prepare learners for career challenges.
Furthermore, the Campus promotes collaboration among institutions and industry partners to develop innovative strategies for detecting and preventing cyberattacks. It also serves as a platform for skill assessment, exam administration and interdisciplinary research on cyberattack responses from human and technological perspectives. This attracts students and adult learners, enhances job readiness and addresses the growing demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals.
The Cyber Campus enhances cybersecurity preparedness in state and local governments by simulating real-world cyberattacks. It enables teams to practice incident response, refine communication protocols and identify vulnerabilities without compromising infrastructure. Scenarios such as ransomware and state-sponsored threats stress-test defenses and improve coordination among responders.
Additionally, the Campus supports workforce development by providing hands-on training for government employees, law enforcement and community partners, fostering a skilled cybersecurity workforce. It also aids compliance with federal regulations, including NIST standards and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, by helping align incident response plans with these frameworks, enhancing readiness and reducing breach recovery costs.
Industries use the Cyber Campus as a simulated network environment to tackle cybersecurity challenges, train personnel, test defenses and evaluate technologies without jeopardizing live systems.
It replicates real-world IT infrastructures, enabling live-fire exercises where teams respond to simulated cyberattacks relevant to their industry, enhancing incident response and collaboration. Organizations also use it to refine security tools, configurations and response plans, benefiting sectors such as finance, healthcare and critical infrastructure, where breaches or downtime can have severe consequences.
Furthermore, the Campus plays a crucial role in workforce development, addressing the cybersecurity skills gap through hands-on training in ethical hacking, threat hunting and digital forensics. It also facilitates the assessment of potential hires and ensures regulatory compliance by simulating attacks and analyzing performance data.
Cloud Range is a pioneer in cybersecurity simulation and readiness training, providing the first-ever full-service, cloud-based customizable cyberattack simulation training platform in the world. Used by enterprise SOC and incident response teams, managed security service providers (MSSPs), governments, higher-education institutions, utilities, critical infrastructure and many other industries, Cloud Range enables organizations to accelerate the cyberdefense skills of their cybersecurity professionals by using its proprietary simulation training and assessment platform. Customers can train security teams, assess candidates, onboard new hires and improve cybersecurity team skills, significantly reducing cyber risk.
Cyviz is a global technology provider for comprehensive conference and control rooms as well as command and experience centers. Since 1998, it has created next level collaboration spaces, assuring inclusive meeting experiences for in-person and remote attendance.
Cyviz serves global enterprises and governments with the highest requirements for usability, security, decision making and quality. The cross-platform experience Cyviz delivers to manage and control systems and resources across the enterprise, makes Cyviz the preferred choice for customers with complex needs.
Rob is the visionary founder and leader of IBM Consulting’s Cyber Campus, a groundbreaking solution addressing the global cybersecurity talent shortage. Drawing on his 40-year career in digital transformation, cybersecurity innovation and workforce development, Rob leverages his deep expertise to implement immersive, adaptive training environments. These environments equip aspiring professionals with cutting-edge skills through real-time labs and live-fire simulations, preparing them to meet the demands of an evolving industry. His leadership has established the IBM Cyber Campus as a transformative force in modern cybersecurity education.
Patrick is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over 20 years of experience. He is dedicated to helping institutions unlock new revenue streams through customized B2B cyber training solutions. He empowers institutions to take advantage of B2B opportunities, enhance their cybersecurity training capabilities and foster growth through strategic partnerships and scalable security education initiatives by providing specialized training services that meet the unique needs of their business clients.
Mike is a trailblazer in cybersecurity simulations and training environments, having developed some of the first commercial virtual cyber ranges in the United States. With a 30-year career, he now leads the SLED (State, Local and Education) business at Cloud Range, a pioneer in cyberattack simulation training solutions. Under his leadership, Cloud Range collaborates with IBM to deliver experiential learning opportunities for public sector organizations and workforce development initiatives worldwide.
Shawn serves as a sales ambassador for IBM’s Cyber Campus, using his expertise to improve customer engagement and facilitate solution adoption in cybersecurity education. As a trusted representative, he connects IBM’s innovative Campus offerings with client needs by nurturing strong relationships, providing valuable insights and accurately addressing complex inquiries. Shawn plays a crucial role in demonstrating the Campus’s value, instilling confidence in its capability to prepare organizations and individuals for evolving cyberthreats.
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Campus for Higher Education offers a unique opportunity for students to gain
hands-on experience in the cybersecurity field.
Charles Stamp Cyber Command Center, a new first-of-its-kind in the state of Missouri cybersecurity training facility, built in collaboration with IBM.
The United States faces a critical challenge in defending its national security in the digital realm, highlighting the urgent need for a robust cyber workforce.