--- title: CyberDefenders Reviews meta\_title: 'CyberDefenders Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 57 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how CyberDefenders works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.8 review\_count: 57 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-09' parent\_category: name: Vulnerability Management url: https://www.g2.com/categories/vulnerability-management --- # CyberDefenders Reviews & Product Details Claimed ###### Profile Status This profile is currently managed by CyberDefenders but has limited features. Are you part of the CyberDefenders team? [Upgrade your plan](https://my.g2.com/cyberdefenders/upgrade?utm_campaign=s3&utm_medium=claim-popup&utm_source=g2) to enhance your branding and engage with visitors to your profile! CyberDefenders is an award-winning blue-team training and certification platform helping organizations build and benchmark world-class SOC capabilities. Our cloud-based Cyber Range enables analysts to investigate real attacks, hunt threats, and sharpen detection skills through hands-on, scenario-driven labs — all in a scalable, enterprise-ready environment. Complementing the range, our Certified Cyber Defender (CCDL) certification track validates analyst competence through practical, investigation-driven exams aligned with the NIST/NICE Cyber Defense Analyst role. Together, the Cyber Range and CCDL certifications deliver measurable improvements in detection accuracy, response speed, and analyst confidence. Designed by subject matter experts and trusted by enterprises, government teams, and MSSPs worldwide, CyberDefenders empowers organizations to continuously assess, train, and certify their SOC Team with real-world precision. * * * Seller [CyberDefenders](https://www.g2.com/sellers/cyberdefenders) Discussions [CyberDefenders Community](https://www.g2.com/products/cyberdefenders/discuss) Languages Supported English Solution Type Best-of-Breed Overview by Ahmed Khalid Show More ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![INE](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "INE") INE 4.4/5(460) ](https://www.g2.com/products/ine/reviews) [ ![Infosec Skills](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Infosec Skills") Infosec Skills 4.6/5(745) ](https://www.g2.com/products/infosec-infosec-skills/reviews) [ ![EasyLlama](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "EasyLlama") EasyLlama 4.8/5(439) ](https://www.g2.com/products/easyllama/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/cyberdefenders/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 57 real user reviews. [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ## CyberDefenders Integrations (1) What do users say about integrations? Integration information sourced from real user reviews. [ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") LetsDefend ](https://www.g2.com/products/letsdefend/reviews) Show More ![Verified User in Computer & Network Security](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Computer & Network Security") UC Verified User in Computer & Network Security Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 11/12/2025 "Exceptional Learning Resources and Comprehensive Writeups" 5/5 What do you like best about CyberDefenders? Back when I was using CyberDefenders even if I wasn't on a BlueYard Pro subscription the writeups in retired labs were very comprehensive and taught me alot of things, eventually I upgraded into a subscription because of the amount of learning material that CyberDefenders had. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about CyberDefenders? Sometimes when doing labs, the lack of a clipboard functions (at times, not sure if it was on my side or server side) was very annoying to deal with.... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is CyberDefenders solving and how is that benefiting you? The problems CyberDefenders is solving is the fact that it is helping me take my first steps into learning about DFIR related materials. The comprehensive writeups and the amount of knwoledge you can gain doing labs is insanely helpful as a student and as someone with almost zero cybersecurity background back when I started doing CyberDefenders 7 months ago. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: G2 invite ![Miguel C.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Miguel C.") MC Miguel C. Consultor de ciberseguridad Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 11/26/2025 "Comprehensive Platform with Endless Practical Labs" 5/5 What do you like best about CyberDefenders? This platform is truly comprehensive and highly practical, offering an endless variety of labs to practice with, which I find extremely valuable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about CyberDefenders? The exam rules and content are not clearly outlined in the documentation, which made it difficult for me to understand what would be included on the exam and what the conditions would be. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is CyberDefenders solving and how is that benefiting you? Although I had a solid understanding of the theory, I was looking for an easy way to put it into practice and show that I could apply my knowledge in real-world situations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: G2 invite ![Sam h.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sam h.") SH Sam h. Detection Engineer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 10/9/2025 "Practical Platform for Strengthening SOC Readiness and Team Skills" 5/5 What do you like best about CyberDefenders? The SOC readiness platform bridges the gap between training and real-world IR. The platform is now part of our standard operating rhythm. We run quarterly simulations that expose gaps in both technical skills and team processes. It has become invaluable for validating playbooks and building team confidence. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about CyberDefenders? It’s so effective that we find ourselves wishing for even more advanced, complex scenarios to keep pushing senior analysts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is CyberDefenders solving and how is that benefiting you? CyberDefenders helps address the gap between theoretical training and real-world incident response. By running realistic simulations, our team can identify weaknesses in both technical skills and coordination. It’s been useful for validating playbooks and improving our overall SOC readiness. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Osama A.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Osama A.") OA Osama A. Cybersecurity Analyst Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 11/14/2025 "Exceptional Hands-On Blue Team Training for Cybersecurity Pros" 5/5 What do you like best about CyberDefenders? Its highly realistic, hands-on training focused specifically on "Blue Team" (defensive) cybersecurity. It provides practical labs that simulate real-world incidents, allowing professionals to master skills in Digital Forensics (DFIR), Incident Response, Malware Analysis, Threat Hunting and more. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about CyberDefenders? The platform is not designed for new learners; it assumes foundational knowledge The platform is highly specialized. This is a strength for defenders (Blue Team) but a "dislike" for users seeking a broader, all-in-one platform. It has very limited content for offensive "Red Team" skills, which competitors offer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is CyberDefenders solving and how is that benefiting you? CyberDefenders solves the "theory vs. practice" gap by providing realistic, hands-on labs focused exclusively on defensive (Blue Team) skills. The key benefit is gaining job-ready, practical experience, and the confidence to handle real-world incidents in specialized fields like DFIR. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: G2 invite ![Jason P.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Jason P.") JP Jason P. Principal Information Security Analyst Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 11/14/2025 "Excellent Forensics Labs with Fast Performance" 4/5 What do you like best about CyberDefenders? Learn a lot about forensics and threat hunting sharpening my skills. I like to use Zimmerman tools in forensics. And the labs are way faster than in btlo which is always laggy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about CyberDefenders? The labs format are pretty repetitive. If sysmon challenges, the questions are quite similar flow and if do a lot of labs in a row, you know the trick or format. But still, it's a good lab Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is CyberDefenders solving and how is that benefiting you? I just learnt a lot from it and use it in my work and daily operations Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Banking](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Banking") UB Verified User in Banking Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 9/15/2025 "Finally a Training That Matches SOC Reality" 5/5 What do you like best about CyberDefenders? The platform is super easy to use and jump into, I didn’t need a complicated setup. Labs cover a wide range of SOC and DFIR scenarios, so I’m using it almost daily to sharpen skills. The CCD exam being fully practical is a huge plus; it proves you can actually apply what you learned on the job. Customer support was also responsive whenever I had a question. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about CyberDefenders? Some scenarios can be tough if you don’t have prior SOC experience. It’s definitely designed for intermediate users, not beginners. A few extra hints or guided steps in complex labs would make the learning curve smoother. Also, while the features are strong, I’d love to see even more integration options with SIEM tools I use at work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is CyberDefenders solving and how is that benefiting you? It closes the gap between theory and real SOC work. The hands-on labs let me practice investigations and forensics, which boosted my confidence and keeps my skills sharp for real incidents. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 9/17/2025 Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: G2 invite ![Venus C.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Venus C.") VC Venus C. Malware Researcher Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 11/11/2025 "Best Blue Team Learning Platform" 5/5 What do you like best about CyberDefenders? CyberDefenders turns theory into hands-on mastery. The labs are impressively realistic, and each challenge encourages you to think like an analyst. It's an ideal environment to enhance your blue team skills. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about CyberDefenders? Honestly, nothing so far. The platform delivers engaging practical learning experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is CyberDefenders solving and how is that benefiting you? CyberDefenders effectively bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world cybersecurity skills. Its immersive, hands-on labs and analyst-style challenges offer a valuable chance to practice blue team skills. Gaining this practical experience has significantly boosted my confidence and competence in blue team operations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: G2 invite ![Samuele M.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Samuele M.") SM Samuele M. Senior Technical Support Engineer - IAM/IGA Solutions Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 11/10/2025 "Exceptional Training Material for Beginner-Advanced level DFIR Learning" 5/5 What do you like best about CyberDefenders? The training material is excellent because it provides great insights, easy-to-understand concepts. I do not have much experience in DFIR but I can see that it is very easy for me to understand and deepen my knowledge of different tools, techniques, best-practices, use cases and IOCs. Customer support is quick and helpful. The knowledge is directly implemented in the labs which provide real-time scenarios. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about CyberDefenders? I have nothing to dislike about CyberDefenders do far. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is CyberDefenders solving and how is that benefiting you? CyberDefenders provides that broad yet deep knowledge about DFIR investigations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: G2 invite ![Kervin Jay E.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Kervin Jay E.") KE Kervin Jay E. SOC Analyst L2 Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 10/16/2025 "Great Hands-On Labs, but Lab Loading Times Need Improvement" 5/5 What do you like best about CyberDefenders? Its practical/hands-on labs are the ones I truly appreciate the most. I'm a practical learner so this certificate really helped me in honing my skills as a SOC Analyst. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about CyberDefenders? Labs for one. There are times where I spent my time watching/waiting it load and produce an output. Also, to be able to go back from labs that are completed will definitely help. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is CyberDefenders solving and how is that benefiting you? Keeping up with technological advancements. As threat actors became more sophisticated, it will be hard for defenders to depend organization on cyber threats. This cert will definitely help them to equip themselves. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: G2 invite ![Yuan Geng T.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Yuan Geng T.") YT Yuan Geng T. Cybersecurity Intern Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 11/9/2025 "Insightful Labs and Helpful Guides for Problem Solving" 5/5 What do you like best about CyberDefenders? The labs available are insightful and the guides provide ideas to tackle specific problems. Been using the platform everyday to grind labs and its easy to use. Labs are of relevance to APTs and vulnerabilties. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about CyberDefenders? Some of the guides may be too wordy. Customer support may vary over time, sometimes the replies are quick. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is CyberDefenders solving and how is that benefiting you? I can see it getting better over time and the team is open to feedback. Enhanced my learning experience! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: G2 invite ##### Pricing Pricing details for this product isn’t currently available. Visit the vendor’s website to learn more. 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