Keysight Cyber Training Simulator Provides Universities a Realistic Turnkey Cyber Range

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Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) has launched the Keysight Cyber Training Simulator (KCTS), a comprehensive cyber range aimed at addressing the growing shortage of cybersecurity professionals. With cybersecurity job growth exceeding 30% annually, the KCTS prepares students using real-world scenarios, enhancing their readiness for industry roles. It integrates easily with academic Learning Management Systems and allows for scenario customization. Keysight generated revenues of $4.9B in fiscal year 2021, reinforcing its position as a leader in the technology sector.

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• Launch of Keysight Cyber Training Simulator enhances employee preparedness for cybersecurity jobs.
• Simulator offers real-world scenarios for students, improving practical skills.
• Integrates easily with academic institutions' Learning Management Systems.

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Keysight’s turnkey cyber range closes the cybersecurity workforce gap

SANTA ROSA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), a leading technology company that delivers advanced design and validation solutions to help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, has introduced Keysight Cyber Training Simulator (KCTS), a comprehensive, turnkey cyber range that simulates real-world traffic using the company’s BreakingPoint solution.

With cybercrime on the rise and cybersecurity professionals difficult to find, organizations are at risk. Consequently, cybersecurity jobs are growing by more than 30% annually (as cited in (ISC)², 2021) and students who are well prepared will be the first to be considered for the industry’s top jobs. Therefore, academic programs that prepare them will be in high demand.

Keysight Cyber Training Simulator enables students to develop their skills in a realistic environment with market-leading tools currently used by professionals in enterprises and governments worldwide. As a result, students can quickly fill the roles in cybersecurity across many industries.

“Educators are making cybersecurity training a high priority to address the urgent need for cybersecurity professionals across all industries,” said Boon Juan Tan, vice president and general manager of General Electronics Measurement Solutions at Keysight Technologies. “Partnering with Keysight enables universities to develop the next generation of leading experts and stay at the forefront of the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape.”

KCTS is designed to help academic institutions fill the cyber industry workforce gap with industry-ready graduates. KCTS breaks from the common, script-based cyber range approach to provide a realistic and rounded experience, with unique benefits for both faculty and students, including:

• The ability to hone their skills in real-world scenarios: Students will learn in the same environment they will use on the job post-graduation. For example, Keysight’s BreakingPoint simulates real-world attacks using legitimate traffic, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) and malware, enabling students to learn from actual scenarios, not scripts. These scenarios are regularly updated by Keysight’s professional teams, ensuring students are trained on the latest threats.
• The ability to quickly think on their feet: A full range of Red Team and Blue Team lab exercises, based on one or more of the simplified Cyber Kill Chain stages, prepares students for the unexpected and everchanging environment in the cyberworld.
• Easy integration into the school’s Learning Management System (LMS): A common frustration for faculty is when third-party teaching tools have limited or no integration with the university’s LMS. KCTS features full Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) to ensure that instructors can take full advantage of their university’s LMS investment.
• Easy customization: The instructor has full ownership and control to create and customize scenarios as needed for the syllabus.

Additional information about Keysight Cyber Training Simulator can be found here.

About Keysight Technologies

Keysight delivers advanced design and validation solutions that help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world. Keysight’s dedication to speed and precision extends to software-driven insights and analytics that bring tomorrow’s technology products to market faster across the development lifecycle, in design simulation, prototype validation, automated software testing, manufacturing analysis, and network performance optimization and visibility in the enterprise, service provider and cloud environments. Our customers span the worldwide communications and industrial ecosystems, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, semiconductor, and general electronics markets. Keysight generated revenues of $4.9B in the fiscal year 2021. For more information about Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS), visit us at www.keysight.com.

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Source: Keysight Technologies, Inc.

FAQ

What is the Keysight Cyber Training Simulator?

The Keysight Cyber Training Simulator (KCTS) is a comprehensive cyber range designed to prepare students for cybersecurity roles using real-world scenarios.

How does KCTS help in cybersecurity training?

KCTS enhances cybersecurity training by simulating real-world attacks and integrating with educational Learning Management Systems.

What are the job growth statistics for cybersecurity professionals?

Cybersecurity jobs are growing by more than 30% annually, highlighting the increasing demand for skilled professionals.

How much revenue did Keysight generate in FY 2021?

Keysight Technologies generated revenues of $4.9 billion in the fiscal year 2021.