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Insights, tutorials, and updates from the team

The Weekly Challenge and the Defenders Club

The Weekly Challenge and Defenders Club

One lab a week for the whole platform to compete, and a place to connect with fellow defenders.

Four armored Defend the Org characters on glowing pedestals, one for each new skill: scripting, code review, system design and threat modeling

Security Engineering Skills to Learn: 4 New Defend the Org Skills

Scripting, code review, system design and threat modeling: four security engineering skills added to Defend the Org since launch, and how to practice each one.

Hack The Box vs Defend the Org comparison

Hack The Box vs Defend the Org: An Honest Comparison (2026)

How Hack The Box and Defend the Org compare on blue team training, skills taught, certifications, career paths, and pricing β€” and which one fits your goals.

Practice Cybersecurity Like the Professionals Do

Practice Cybersecurity Like the Professionals Do

Real cybersecurity work isn't a series of isolated exercises. Campaigns weave detection, hunting, and response into a single story β€” the way the job actually happens.

Introducing Defend the Org

Introducing Defend the Org

A hands-on cybersecurity training platform built for defenders. Detection engineering, threat hunting, incident response β€” the skills the job actually requires.