FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Answers about training, prerequisites, delivery, AI, and past-event access.
Where should I start if I am new to IgniteCyber Academy?
Start with our free 35-minute video session, ‘CTI 101: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Detection Engineering & AI’, led by Carlo Anez Mazurco. It walks through our teaching philosophy, hands-on Jupyter/MSTICpy workflows, and how threat intelligence converts into tested Sigma detections. Then explore our learning focus guides to see which domain fits your goals.
Is the DEF CON Training Las Vegas bootcamp still open for registration?
When will future cohorts or public bootcamp dates be announced?
New public cohort dates and venues are currently in development. You can submit an inquiry through our Contact page or team training page to be notified as soon as new schedules are finalized, or to discuss bringing the curriculum directly to your organization.
How is AI used in IgniteCyber Academy training?
AI is taught as an analyst-assistance accelerator, not as a replacement for human reasoning. Students learn to use local or private LLMs (such as Ollama) to draft query syntax, summarize verbose logs, and generate investigation hypotheses. Every conclusion must be manually verified against observable telemetry, artifacts, and evidence before any defensive action is taken.
What equipment do I need for hands-on training?
For live bootcamp deliveries, cloud-hosted lab environments with browser or RDP access are the primary training method. Students need a modern laptop (16 GB RAM recommended, 32 GB preferred) with administrative privileges, reliable internet access, and a modern browser. For local backup setups, Docker Desktop (on Apple Silicon Mac or PC) or standard virtualization platforms are used.
Do you offer private training for enterprise security teams?
Yes. We offer customized delivery of the Blue vs. Red with AI curriculum for enterprise SOCs, detection engineering teams, and incident response units. We can tailor the pace, telemetry sources, and scenario complexity to your team’s specific environment.
Where can I connect with the IgniteCyber community?
Join the IgniteCyber Academy Discord community to connect with fellow learners, discuss cybersecurity topics, and continue the conversation around our training and free resources.Join us on Discord
Join the IgniteCyber Academy Discord
Connect with fellow learners, discuss cybersecurity topics, and continue the conversation around our training and free resources.
Join us on Discord