Press & Media
Discover how KC7 is making waves in cybersecurity education and community impact through our media coverage and features.
Gamifying breaks barriers
Microsoft Unlocked
How KC7's gamified approach is reshaping cybersecurity education and inclusion—featuring student success stories and founder insights.
Microsoft Garage
A celebration of KC7's mission to diversify the cyber talent pipeline, with quotes from Simeon Kakpovi and community impact stats.
SANS Institute
Celebrating KC7's outstanding contribution to cybersecurity education, recognized as the SANS Difference Makers 2023 Team of the Year.
Press Coverage
WKYT (Lexington, KY)
Coverage of our summer camp partnership with Fayette County Public Schools—bringing KC7's gameplay to middle and high school learners.
FOX56 News
Local news segment on KC7's hands-on learning experiences at Lexington camps.
FOX56 News
Follow-up piece showing student testimonials and volunteer success stories.
Video Showcase
Featured Videos
Satya Nadella 2023: Year of AI
Microsoft
KC7 featured at 1:25 in Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's keynote on the Year of AI.
Simeon Kakpovi's on a Mission to Make Learning Cybersecurity Free
YouTube
An in-depth look at KC7's mission to make cybersecurity education accessible through gamification.
Training & Education
Making CTI Cool!: Methods for Teaching Cyber Threat Intelligence Through Gaming
SANS Digital Forensics and Incident Response
Exploring innovative methods for teaching Cyber Threat Intelligence through gaming approaches.
Role-Play Your Way Into Cyber: Hands-On with KC7
YouTube
A hands-on demonstration of KC7's role-playing approach to cybersecurity education.
Using ATT&CK to Create Wicked Actors in Real Data
ATT&CKcon 4.0
Presentation at ATT&CKcon 4.0 on creating realistic threat scenarios using the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
Hands-On Guide to KC7 Training
CyberLabs007
A comprehensive multipart walkthrough of KC7 training platform.
Success Stories
Jibby Saetang's Unconventional Path From Watchmaker to Cybersecurity Pro
Astro Information Security
Inspiring story of Jibby Saetang's journey from watchmaker to cybersecurity professional in just one year.
How a Game Turned a Watchmaker into a Cybersecurity Pro
Hacker Valley Media
Simeon Kakpovi discusses how KC7 helped transform a watchmaker into a cybersecurity professional.
Watchmaker to Threat Hunter - Jibby's Remarkable Journey
Simply Defensive
Episode 3 of Simply Defensive featuring Jibby's transformation into a threat hunter.
Interviews & Podcasts
Cyber Threat Intelligence at Microsoft & KC7 Cyber
Cyber Stories Podcast
Episode 22 featuring Simeon Kakpovi discussing cyber threat intelligence and KC7.
WICxCLOUDJOBS 2024: Become a Cyber Detective
WICxCLOUDJOBS
Presentation on becoming a cyber detective and exploring cybersecurity careers.
Featured Blogs
These are exemplary writeups that go beyond just showing KQL queries and answers. They tell the complete story of each intrusion, including insights and aspects that may not be covered in the modules themselves. Each writeup demonstrates how to effectively document and communicate cybersecurity investigations.
By Shinigami42
A personal reflection on using KC7's Encryptodera scenario to build a professional portfolio and develop cybersecurity skills.
Read MoreBy Bailey Luu
An in-depth analysis of the SCADA systems compromise scenario in KC7, showcasing practical cybersecurity investigation techniques.
Read MoreBy Trey Hopkins
A detailed walkthrough of the post-investigation phase in KC7's Encryptodera scenario, highlighting key learnings and insights.
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