Realistic Incident Scenarios
Customizable scenarios with simulated threat actors and a four-phase workflow: Assess, Respond, Review, Transition.
Developing Talent.
Measuring Impact.
One Case at a Time.
Most SOCs discover analyst skill gaps during a real incident — when the cost of finding out is highest. KanoSim benchmarks your team's investigative decision-making before it matters most — with repeatable, tool-agnostic simulations and objective scoring.
KanoSim Incident Simulator
A tool-agnostic cyber incident simulation platform that assesses analysts based on strategic decision-making and cognitive processes
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Objective Analyst Assessment
KanoSim dynamically generates realistic cyber incidents and benchmarks analyst performance through a multi-metric scoring framework.
Unlike traditional training that focuses on tool familiarity, KanoSim evaluates foundational investigative and cognitive skills that translate across any security toolset. The platform generates realistic incidents where analysts perform investigative actions to uncover signals that become the evidence supporting their verdict.
Request Sample ReportMITRE ATT&CK Integration
Technique mapping aligned with the MITRE ATT&CK framework for standardized threat modeling and assessment.
Enhanced Reporting
Detailed performance analytics with individual and team-level reports tracking progress across incidents, scoring categories, and time.
The KANO C4 Training Approach
The principles behind our training simulations designed to deliver maximum impact
Continuous
Frequent training that keeps pace with emerging threats—not an occasional exercise.
Condensed
Micro-exercises designed to be completed in minutes, not hours.
Contextual
Emulated real-life signals and artifacts to inform investigation verdicts.
Corrective
Adaptive, feedback-driven learning that sharpens decision-making and response skills.
Analytics & Scoring
Six Scoring Dimensions
Our scoring framework evaluates analyst performance across six distinct categories, providing a comprehensive view of incident response capabilities. Each category measures a critical quality of effective cyber analysis.
Efficiency and effectiveness of incident response actions taken.
Soundness of judgment in holistic incident evaluation.
Accuracy of signal and indicator identification and interpretation.
Clarity and comprehensiveness of findings and verdict communication.
Adherence to systematic processes and effective prioritization.
Completion of analysis and response within optimal timeframes.
Enterprise Capabilities
Built for SOC teams and cybersecurity organizations seeking objective analyst assessment
Keep Analysts Engaged Between Incidents
Points system, achievement badges with criteria tracking, competitive leaderboard with medal rankings, and personalized feedback on completed incidents.
Prove Training ROI to Leadership
Performance trend charts, user engagement analytics, incident timeline reports, exercise summaries with team statistics, and custom report generation.
Automate CPE Tracking & Compliance
CPE credit tracking (0.25-1.0 credits per activity), printable CPE certificates with unique IDs, and activity history for audit trails.
Onboard New Analysts Faster
Tiered service and access levels, user management with self-service registration, learning plan builder with module assignments.
Simulate the Threats You Actually Face
Customizable training exercises with scheduling, threat group modeling with motivation and capability ratings, and exercise import/export capabilities.
See How Your Team Compares
Intra-organizational and inter-organizational comparisons enabling meaningful analyst capability assessment regardless of industry, SOC size, or tool familiarity.
For Security Operations Centers
Stop Guessing Who's Ready and Who's Not
KanoSim allows cybersecurity analysts to be uniformly tested and tracked without regard for their specific or specialized training and experience. Identify skill gaps before they become security gaps.
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Tool-Agnostic Assessment
Evaluates foundational investigative skills that translate across any security toolset.
Continuous Evaluation
Rolling average scores updated as analysts complete new scenarios over time.
Targeted Training
Identifies weak performance areas and generates targeted simulations for skill improvement.
Objective Metrics
Quantitative evaluation removes subjectivity from analyst performance assessment.
About KANO
Our name derives from the Greek word "káno" meaning "to do"—reflecting our focus on practical, hands-on training
Our Mission
KANO Cyber Institute transforms the cybersecurity landscape by improving the abilities of cybersecurity professionals through practical, immersive training programs.
The institute was created to address a gap observed in the industry: newly certified analysts often lack the experience and practical skills needed to thrive on the job. Our training programs bridge that gap with real-world incident simulation and hands-on practice.
Lance Leger
Co-Founder & Lead InstructorCybersecurity career began in 2001 as a network engineer. Since 2009, Lance has worked in defensive cyber operations, developing innovative data analytics and threat detection solutions for U.S. government agencies including the Department of Homeland Security and Army Cyber Command. He is passionate about mentoring and training the next generation of cyber analysts.
Kristian Kearton
Co-FounderKristian is dedicated to nurturing talent, empowering defenders, and creating security programs that emphasize clarity, excellence, and purpose. With extensive experience leading cybersecurity strategies and mentoring aspiring professionals, he is instrumental in driving KANO's mission to elevate the next generation of cybersecurity experts through practical wisdom, integrity-driven leadership, and impactful community development.
James Inger
Director of Information TechnologyJames brings 10 years of professional experience in cloud engineering, with deep expertise in Cloud infrastructure architecture and security. James specializes in designing and deploying secure, scalable cloud solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, ensuring consistent security postures and operational resilience. James is passionate about building infrastructure and mentoring teams in modern cloud security practices.
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