Hack The Box Acquires LetsDefend to Expand 'Blue Team' Training Ecosystem
Cybersecurity training company Hack The Box Ltd. announced today that it has acquired LetsDefend Inc., a provider of a blue team training platform, for an undisclosed price. This acquisition is expected to significantly expand Hack The Box's offerings and provide a comprehensive solution for organizations looking to upskill and certify their cyber workforce.
About LetsDefend
Founded in 2021, LetsDefend offers an interactive cybersecurity training platform that focuses on "blue team" skills development. A blue team is responsible for defending organizations against cyberattacks by monitoring, detecting, and responding to threats in real time. LetsDefend's platform differs from other solutions that emphasize offensive training, such as penetration testing, by providing learners with hands-on defensive experience in a simulated security operations center.
Key Features of LetsDefend's Platform
The company's simulated SOC environment allows users to investigate simulated cyber incidents ranging from phishing emails and malware infections to complex network intrusions. The platform integrates guided exercises and simulations with detailed explanations to ensure that learners can practice and understand the theory behind their actions. Additionally, LetsDefend incorporates a gamified approach that rewards users as they complete tasks and progress through increasingly challenging incident scenarios.
About Hack The Box
Founded by Haris Pylarinos, Hack The Box is a leading cybersecurity training company that provides hands-on labs, real-world simulations, and cross-role skill development to empower enterprises, governments, and academic institutions. With this acquisition, Hack The Box will expand its offerings to include a comprehensive blue team training ecosystem.
Benefits of the Acquisition
"Today's cyber threats demand that security professionals train in a holistic, predictive way," said Haris Pylarinos, founder and CEO of Hack The Box. "Together with LetsDefend, we will provide a one-stop platform where aspiring penetration testers and SOC analysts can learn side by side, effectively gamifying the entire cyber kill chain. This collaboration delivers to our community and organizations an unparalleled environment to prepare for and overcome real-world cyber warfare."
Post-Acquisition Plans
Following the acquisition, Hack The Box will also expand its community events, virtual meetups, and "capture the flag" competitions to include both offensive and defensive elements. This expansion is expected to provide a unique opportunity for learners to engage with each other and develop their skills in a collaborative environment.
A Global Community of Learners
Both Hack The Box and LetsDefend have cultivated a global community of more than 320,000 members across over 150 countries. This community fosters peer learning, knowledge sharing, and collaboration, allowing users to discuss techniques, solve problems, and build networks within the cybersecurity industry.
A Comprehensive Solution for Cybersecurity
The combination of Hack The Box and LetsDefend is expected to provide a comprehensive solution for organizations looking to upskill and certify their cyber workforce. With this acquisition, Hack The Box will offer hands-on labs, real-world simulations, and cross-role skill development, empowering enterprises, governments, and academic institutions to continuously benchmark, upskill, and certify their cyber workforce.
A New Era in Cybersecurity Training
The acquisition of LetsDefend by Hack The Box represents a significant milestone in the evolution of cybersecurity training. By expanding its offerings to include a comprehensive blue team training ecosystem, Hack The Box is poised to revolutionize the way organizations approach cybersecurity training and development.