RANGERS LEAD THE WAY
Special Forces Mindset
in Cyber World
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Ranger is a military-grade, stoic face-to-face acceleration, and certification program focusing on developing a technically hybrid skillset to stay technically functional, pushing the growth mindset to stay resilient under extreme pressure, and improving the primed mindset to always be ready-to-react through the interdisciplinary skill-acquiring methodology.
We bring the rigor and ethos of special forces into the cyber world with the Ranger acceleration program!
General Overview
RANGER Certification Coverage
Cyber incidents are like irregular warfare, filled with tactics similar to guerrilla warfare. As security frontliners, we’re getting ready for the unknown in an extremely dynamic environment. Dealing with uncertainty means we need to be flexible. From a technical standpoint, having a mix of attacking and defending strategies gives us this flexibility. When we understand both sides, we can see connections, make correlations, think outside the box, and solve more problems. Also, being mentally tough and able to adapt to the changes helps us be flexible from a broader view. This new approach to expertise is bringing a major change in how we develop the workforce.
At Cyber Struggle, we believe in “acquiring the know-why”, not just “learning the know-why”. There is a major difference between learning and acquiring. Acquiring has a direct relation with exposing things. Exposing the real problems will trigger functionality-focused skill acquisition.
From this perspective, instead of “learning the know-how by doing”, our motto is “acquiring the know-why by living”.
I could say that it was the most different period in my life. Staying on alert all the time, keeping watch at night from 3 to 5, starting to see your computer as your weapon, and being able to sleep everywhere but your bed. It is something that moves you away from your comfort zone. It is interesting however that you are happy with it somehow. And you start to be worried that you could lose what you have accomplished after training is over.
Join your class and earn your RANGER certification.
Hybrid Technical Skills
To truly master defense, hunting, or detection, understanding the offensive nuances is key.
Interdisciplinary Coverage
Blending cybersecurity with fields like terrorism and war studies enhances crucial real-world defense insights.
Performance-Based
moving beyond traditional lectures, and intensive hands-on exercises, promoting learning through mistakes and failure.
Adaptive Experiential Learning
immersive hacking, detection engineering, incident investigation, malware analysis, network forensics, and memory forensics labs.
Emphasis on Reporting
mandating extensive, accurate, and detailed report writing for most tasks which is vital in cybersecurity communication.
Functionality-Driven
Beyond mere knowledge, we stress the “know-why” and remaining functional, emphasizing problem-solving, and critical thinking
Uncertainty Doctrine / Resilience
using uncertainty to boost adaptability, swift decision-making, and performance under stress, readying them for unpredictable.
SQ = IQ + EQ
In the past, there was simple agriculture. With Industrial Revolution, IQ became important. Later, the importance of working together, emotional control, and many other aspects were understood, and EQ emerged. Now, we have SQ!
WHY WE DO
Field Exercises
We conduct field exercises with special forces to enhance crucial skills such as mental resilience, critical thinking, teamwork, leadership, initiative, and problem-solving. These exercises are designed to prepare you to perform at your best under any conditions, no matter how intense the pressure may be. While field exercises make up only 15% of our total BootCamp, the entire program is focused on developing these abilities together with technical skills.
Through these rigorous activities, we push participants to reach new levels of capability and readiness and this is part of our holistic “functional, resilient, primed” approach!
With Successful certification
RANGER holders can
- Work as a SOC Analyst, Threat Hunter, Threat Intelligence Analyst or Penetration Tester
- Prioritize attacks and missions to make better decisions
- Identify advanced post-exploitation techniques
- Detect and analyze MITRE/ATCK TTPs
- Write advanced SIEM correlations
- Automate some SOC functionalities
- Understands and perform web and system-level attacks
- Understands and perform Active Directory attacks
- Find product-independent solutions for certain problems
- Perform dynamic and static malware analysis
- Provide strategical, operative, and tactical leadership
- Keep ideal performance state under intense pressure
- Make a correlation between criminology, profiling, terrorism, and cyber world
Interdisciplinary Coverage
Distribution of Matters
Certification Enrollment
Pre-requisites
Basic scripting and automation, fundamentals of networking and common services, basic linux and windows operating system knowledge is required
Cost: Based on the Charter and Country you will attend, the pricing may change. Please consider the upcoming certifications or contact us!
Duration: There are two options;
- Option 1: 30 days non-stop
- Option 2: Weekends/10 weeks and online during the week after business hours
Ranger Certification
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this program online?
The Ranger program is a face2face program where you need to be in class depending on the selected option.
Is this course for only government personnels?
Definitely no! In fact, more than 70% attended from the private sector including banks, MSSPs, telecommunication companies, and more.
Is there any pre-requisite to enroll this program?
Basic scripting capabilities, knowledge on common services, basic linux and windows operating system experience is required.
Will you provide any course material?
No! Basically, we believe in simulation not the industrial revolution minded training. You will use S46 software where you manage all the process. On S46, there is also task management system. Just like real-life and as if you are working in a company, you will get tasks. You are free to use any resource to finish the tasks on time. Like real-life! We will not provide any other useless PDFs!
Am I required to write report?
So much! During the program and during the exam. Please imagine that the reporting as your product. Just like it is in real life. You will write reports, debriefs, notes for almost everything
What is the price of the program?
The price can be vary based-on the location and charter. Please decide your location to enroll, and directly track the announcements to have the up to dated price information
Is this program instructor-led?
We do not like the term “instructing” and “teaching”. However, every Ranger program has program manager, supervisor and instructors to manage the program as optimum as possible. Instructing in Cyber Struggle is not like someone is joining the class and constantly speaking like old school teaching. Instead, instructors, mentors are here for more coaching and observation. Also, for acting like a router in some cases. Your best weapon is your brain and your team!
I am working at the same time. Do I have to spend my entire day on this program?
In terms of intensity, probably, The Ranger program is the most intensive program on earth. It demands discipline and dedication. But the program is carefully designed where you can handle it properly while you are working in a company with some pain, dedication and discipline. So, the answer is yes and no. Yes from intensity perspective and no, from the self-improvement perspective. Challenging oneself is an ontological phenomenon. You have to accept that idea and its consequences before enrolling.
Do you offer student discount?
We do! If you have “edu” mail, or you can claim you are student, you can claim your 20% discount.
How many exam attempts are included in the course?
The enrollment package has only one exam voucher. However, you can purchase additional exam attempts later on in case you need.
What is the recognition of the Ranger Certification?
The value of something is related to the effort put into it. The Ranger program is currently the certification program that requires the most effort to obtain in the world. Since it is a relatively new certification, its recognition continues to grow day by day around the world. Despite this, many public institutions and private sector companies have started to include the Ranger certification in their tender specifications and job postings.
HELL WEEK
Examination Process
- Offensive Part01The offensive exam is conducted among five servers and root status is expected for at least four of them. In addition, the trainee is required to conduct a penetration test for an existing web application and finalize the testing report.
- Investigative Part02This is the phase of the exam where the trainee analyzes provided logs, malwares, shellcodes and traffics like Security Operation Center Analyst. A general analysis report is later prepared regarding the root cause.
- Hybrid Article03writing complete article about either the application or the correlation of social sciences and complementary courses on the cybersecurity process. The article is neither expected to be perfectly academic nor be like a daily newspaper article. It needs to either provide/ criticize an opinion or propose a new way of thinking on the subject.
- Field Exercise(FTX)04the trainee is expected to test and improve her/his mental capabilities by pushing personal limits further. A trainee who withdraws during field application cannot receive the certificate.
Cyber Struggle Ranger
Application Process
- Selection of Upcoming Trainings01Candidates will make a selection of chapters and upcoming certification training.
- Application Form02Please ensure you complete all the information in detail. Forms with any unfulfilled areas are not taken into consideration.
- Evaluation03Applicants who are considered to attend the Ranger program are contacted via phone/online for an interview. Candidates are rarely invited for a face-to-face interview in this step of the process.
- Confirmation04Once the interview process is finalized and considered positive, we contact our applicants to confirm their attendance and send the payment links. Withdrawal from the program after this step should only be considered in case of very significant excuses.
Select your Charter(Location) and join your RANGER class!
| Chapter | City | Language | Date | Duration | Remaining Seat | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe Charter | Spain | English | 2025 | Option 2 | 16 | Coming Soon |
| Europe Charter | Netherlands | English | 2025 | Option 2 | 16 | Coming Soon |
| Bosphorus Charter | Istanbul | Local Language | October 2024 | Private | 0 | Sold out |
| Bosphorus Charter | Istanbul | Local Language | May 2024 | Option 2 | 0 | Sold out |
| Anatolia Charter | Ankara | Local Language | May 2024 | Option 2 | 0 | Sold out |