Project Ares is a gamified cybersecurity training and assessment platform that provides hands-on learning environments for individuals and teams. The system delivers cloud-based and on-premises virtualized ranges, utilizing functional virtual machines to simulate real-world IT networks and threat scenarios. Users can access on-demand or event-based training modules covering basic concepts, foundational skills, and specialized offensive and defensive tactics.
The platform features specialized components such as arcade-style mini-games, battle rooms for foundational practice, and mission scenarios for complex network reconnaissance and threat confrontation. Additionally, it provides an instructor interface for configuring experiences, monitoring progress, and intervening in real-time, alongside a media center containing scenario overviews, instructions, and supplementary learning materials.