Inside Hack Defender Academy: Gamified Malware Training for Blue Teamers

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Simply Defensive

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Join us for Simply Defensive, a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of defensive cybersecurity through the lens of real-world experts. In each episode, we'll interview leading professionals from the cybersecurity industry, delving into their experiences, challenges, and innovative solutions. Whether you're a seasoned cybersecurity veteran or just starting to learn about the field, Simply Defensive offers valuable insights and practical advice to help you stay ahead of the curve. Tune in as we discuss the latest threats, emerging technologies, and best practices for protecting your organization from cyberattacks. ========================= Connect with your hosts: Josh Mason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuacmason Wade Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadingthrulogs ========================= Simply Cyber empowers people who want a rewarding cybersecurity career 💪 ========================= ========================= All the ways to connect with Simply Cyber https://SimplyCyber.io/Socials =========================

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Inside Hack Defender Academy: Gamified Malware Training for Blue Teamers

Simply Defensive

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2 months ago

Inside Hack Defender Academy: Gamified Malware Training for Blue Teamers

Ready to level up your defensive cybersecurity skills? In this episode of Simply Defensive, Josh Mason and Wade Wells sit down with Dan Regalado and Belem — the founders of Hack Defender Academy — to explore how they’re using CTF-style challenges, real malware cases, and gamification to prepare the next generation of defenders.

💡 We cover:

Why gamified, CTF-style learning works better than traditional training
How Hack Defender Academy helps beginners grow into skilled malware analysts
The role of AI in threat research — friend, foe, or both?
The importance of staying hungry and keeping your edge as a blue teamer

🚨 Special Gift for Our Listeners: Hack Defender Academy is giving away one free certification pass! Details in the episode.

🔗 Links from the episode

Hack Defender Academy
🌐 Website: academy.hack-defender.com
▶️ YouTube: Hack Defender Official
📱 TikTok: @HackDefOfficial
📸 Instagram: @HackDefOfficial
🐦 X (Twitter): @HackDefOfficial
💼 LinkedIn: Hack Defender
📘 Facebook: Hack Defender

Connect with our guests
🔹 Dan Regalado – LinkedIn
🔹 Belem – LinkedIn

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Connect with your hosts:
Josh Mason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuacmason
Wade Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadingthrulogs
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All the ways to connect with Simply Cyber
https://SimplyCyber.io/Socials
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This podcast is presented by Simply Cyber Media Group