Press & media
Discover how KC7 is making waves in cybersecurity education and community impact through our media coverage and features.
Featured
Microsoft UnlockedGamifying breaks barriers
How KC7's gamified approach is reshaping cybersecurity education and inclusion, featuring student success stories and founder insights.
Microsoft GarageKC7 inducted into the Microsoft Garage Wall of Fame
A celebration of KC7's mission to diversify the cyber talent pipeline, with quotes from Simeon Kakpovi and community impact stats.
SANS InstituteKC7 wins SANS Difference Makers 2023 Team of the Year
Celebrating KC7's outstanding contribution to cybersecurity education, recognized as the SANS Difference Makers 2023 Team of the Year.
Press coverage
WKYT (Lexington, KY)Cybersecurity camp hosted by FCPS teaches students valuable STEM skills
Coverage of our summer camp partnership with Fayette County Public Schools, bringing KC7's gameplay to middle and high school learners.
FOX56 NewsFirst-of-its-kind summer camp emphasizes cybersecurity education and fun
Local news segment on KC7's hands-on learning experiences at Lexington camps.
FOX56 NewsLexington students get hands-on experience with education in cybersecurity
Follow-up piece showing student testimonials and volunteer success stories.
Video showcase
Featured videos
- Microsoft
Satya Nadella 2023: Year of AI
KC7 featured at 1:25 in Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's keynote on the Year of AI.
- YouTube
Simeon Kakpovi's on a mission to make learning cybersecurity free
An in-depth look at KC7's mission to make cybersecurity education accessible through gamification.
Training & education
- SANS CTI Summit
Making CTI cool: methods for teaching cyber threat intelligence through gaming
Exploring innovative methods for teaching Cyber Threat Intelligence through gaming approaches.
- SANS New2Cyber Summit
Role-play your way into cyber: hands-on with KC7
A hands-on demonstration of KC7's role-playing approach to cybersecurity education.
- ATT&CKcon 4.0
Using ATT&CK to create wicked actors in real data
Presentation at ATT&CKcon 4.0 on creating realistic threat scenarios using the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
- CyberLabs007
Hands-on guide to KC7 training
A comprehensive multipart walkthrough of the KC7 training platform.
Success stories
- Astro Information Security
Jibby Saetang's unconventional path from watchmaker to cybersecurity pro
Inspiring story of Jibby Saetang's journey from watchmaker to cybersecurity professional in just one year.
- Hacker Valley Media
How a game turned a watchmaker into a cybersecurity pro
Simeon Kakpovi discusses how KC7 helped transform a watchmaker into a cybersecurity professional.
- Simply Defensive
Watchmaker to threat hunter: Jibby's remarkable journey
Episode 3 of Simply Defensive featuring Jibby's transformation into a threat hunter.
Interviews & podcasts
- Cyber Stories Podcast
Cyber threat intelligence at Microsoft & KC7 Cyber
Episode 22 featuring Simeon Kakpovi discussing cyber threat intelligence and KC7.
- WICxCLOUDJOBS
WICxCLOUDJOBS 2024: Become a cyber detective
Presentation on becoming a cyber detective and exploring cybersecurity careers.
Featured write-ups
Exemplary investigation reports that go beyond queries and answers. They tell the complete story of each intrusion and show how to document and communicate an investigation.
KC7: Reflections on Encryptodera and using it to create a professional portfolio
By Shinigami42
A personal reflection on using KC7's Encryptodera scenario to build a professional portfolio and develop cybersecurity skills.
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KC7: Critical compromise in Chicago SCADA systems reports
By Bailey Luu
An in-depth analysis of the SCADA systems compromise scenario in KC7, showcasing practical cybersecurity investigation techniques.
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KC7: Inside Encryptodera post-investigation
By Trey Hopkins
A detailed walkthrough of the post-investigation phase in KC7's Encryptodera scenario, highlighting key learnings and insights.
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