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Defender Blue 2025 (DB25)

Advancing Cyber Deterrence & Resilience Through Specialized Training

A closed training session.

Dates of Training program: 17 to 24 November 2025

Training Course aligned to a six‑module structure (not by day) and embeds hands‑on labs using Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel.

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Access our presentations, guides, policies, and training materials to better understand our programmes and framework.

DB25 Modular Information

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DB25 Presentation

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DB25 Teams Roles & Responsibilities

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DB25 Trainer Information

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GDPR Privacy Notice

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Certified Participation
Certificates of participation for attendees who complete core training and capstone.
Overview

Advancing Cyber Deterrence & Resilience Through Specialized Training

A closed training session.

Dates of Training program: 17 to 24 November 2025

Training Course aligned to a six‑module structure (not by day) and embeds hands‑on labs using Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel.

Defender Blue 2025 is a remote, instructor-led cyber defense training for Blue Teams (BTs). It combines theoretical knowledge, hands-on technical drills, live adversary simulations, and a game-based capstone to strengthen detection, response, and recovery capabilities.

  • Modality: Online (remote).
  • Primary audience: SOC‑enabled entities with high real‑time cyber defence needs.
  • Capacity: Up to eight (8) Blue Teams. Each team is NOT to exceed 10 people.
  • Language: English (no translation provided.
  • ISO 29993 Compliance Format.

Schedule

Dates & Daily Schedule

A detailed Schedule of Events (SoE), administrative details, environment guidelines, and joining instructions will be issued well in advance for preparation and familiarization.

Mon 17 - Fri 21 / November 2025

Core Training

09:00–18:00 CET (UTC+1) each day
(includes lunch/coffee breaks)

Mon 24 / November 2025

Game‑Based Training

split into 09:00–13:30 and 14:00–18:30 CET (UTC+1) 
(includes coffee breaks)

Training Design (What You’ll Do)

  • Days 1–4 (17–20 Nov): Instructor‑guided, hands‑on labs and practical exercises in a live cyber‑range.
  • Day 5 (21 Nov): “Live‑fire” challenge scenarios with structured evaluation and feedback.
  • Capstone (24 Nov):  Game-based training with instructor-mentored sessions (two periods), consolidating skills and measuring progress.

  • For more see more the document DB25 Teams Roles & Responsibilities
  • Also visit the DB25 Trainer Information for more information
  • DB25 Presentation

Aim

Provide a unique, scalable training experience where Blue Teams learn the latest attacker tradecraft and practise advanced defence tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) using a distributed cyber‑range. The training incrementally builds individual and team skills that can be applied immediately at tactical, operational, and strategic levels.

Focal Point Military-Grade Cyber Enduring Resilience

  • Is not just another cybersecurity provider
  • not just another cybersecurity training program
  • comprehensive strategy, aligned with the principles of national defense and operational readiness
  • A military cyber Defence ecosystem

  • Minimum delegates: 30 Attendees 
  • Maximum delegates: 80 Attendees

  • Delivery: Online (secure digital platform and Cyber Range tailored to the training audience, provided by Focal Point).
  • Territory: UAE, KSA, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and other states in the Middle East or Gulf Region.
  • Other territories are open. Focal Point remains the right of acceptance. Note: Focal Point is already active in European and Asian countries and already provides similar training

Modular Course Information

  • Module 1 – Threat Landscape, Targeted Intelligence & Scenario Design
  • Module 2 – Phishing in Modern Threat Landscapes + Malware Triage & Analysis
  • Module 3 – Establishing Foothold: Advanced Web Attacks & Detection
  • Module 4 – Linux for Blue Teams: Logging, Persistence, Containers & Privilege Escalation
  • Module 5 – Credential Access, Lateral Movement & Internal Reconnaissance
  • Module 6 – Hybrid Attacks on ICS & Enterprise Infrastructures (Modbus Focus)

What you Gain

  • Standard Training to Continuous Operational Readiness
  • One-Off Sessions to a Continuous Security Evolution
  • Theoretical Learning to Real-World Tactical Execution
  • Generic Simulations to Custom-Built, Tailored Environments
  • Individual Learning to a Cybersecurity Community of Excellence
  • Traditional Training to Innovative Decision-Making Simulations
  • Standard Tools to AI-Enhanced, Future-Proof Cyber Training

Participation & Technical Requirements

  • Connectivity: reliable internet; ability to access an external VPN and web tools.
  • Workstation: modern laptop/desktop (8 GB+ RAM recommended), updated browser, and admin rights or IT support for client installs (VPN/agent).
  • Network: ability to allowlist exercise IPs/domains/ports as per joining instructions.
  • A/V: microphone and headset; camera recommended for team coordination.
  • Environment: quiet location suitable for sustained operations and team comms.

Team Roles & Responsibilities (Exercise Control)

  • Blue Teams: defend the enterprise range; maintain CIA of services; sustain mission operations under attack.
  • White Team: design scenarios, control execution, oversee scoring and learning outcomes.
  • Red Team: act as instructors/adversaries; plan and execute attack chains; mentor detection/response.
  • Green Team: operate the cyber‑range; provision environments; implement monitoring/logging and automated scoring.

Executive Value Mapping (Why This Matters)

  • Protect operations and revenue by shortening time‑to‑detect and time‑to‑respond across the kill chain.
  • Workforce development: build specialised Red/Blue/Purple skills; convert tools into outcomes.
  • From monitoring to disruption: proactive detection engineering and incident response.
  • Outcome metrics: uptime preserved, faster recovery readiness, reduced risk to reputation/compliance.

Post Seminar: What Focal Point Offers

  • Training (Defender Series)
  • Networking (Alumni)
  • Advising (SAB)
  • R&D (incl AI)

  • Automated & controller scoring mapped to scenario objectives and ATT&CK coverage
  • Performance report per BT, including strengths, gaps, and targeted recommendations
  • After Action Review (AAR) and facilitated feedback session post exercise
  • Certificates of participation for attendees who complete core training and capstone

Register

Registration Process

Registration and payment are due by 7 November 2025, with late registration accepted until 12 November 2025 (23:59 CET) subject to a 10% penalty.

Defender Blue 2025 (Individual Registration Form)

Note: Upon your succesful registration, you will be send on your registered email, an invoice and payment link to pay on PayPal.

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GDPR Agreement
Scope and Overview

Strategy International is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. This Privacy Notice describes how [Strategy Int] and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and related entities (collectively, "we," or "us") collect and process personal data about you during and after your venue/symposium/seminar/conference/training meeting, hence known as “Seminar”. This Privacy Notice applies to registered participants of our Seminars only. This privacy notice applies to Seminar Participants located and/or residing in the Republic of Cyprus, European Union but also to those in third countries outside the European Union, namely the Gulf and MENA region.

This Privacy Notice describes the categories of personal data that we collect, how we use your personal data, how we secure your personal data, when we may disclose your personal data to third parties, and when we may transfer your personal data outside of your home jurisdiction. This Privacy Notice also describes your rights regarding the personal data that we hold about you including how you can access, correct, and request erasure of your personal data.

We will only process your personal data in accordance with this Privacy Notice unless otherwise required by applicable law. We take steps to ensure that the personal data that we collect about you is adequate, relevant, not excessive, and processed for limited purposes.



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Collection of Personal Data

For the purposes of this Privacy Notice, personal data means any information about an identifiable individual. Personal data excludes anonymous or de-identified data that is not associated with a particular individual.

To carry out our activities and obligations as an organizer for this event, we only collect, store, and process the following categories of personal data, [which we require/some of which we require] to administer the relationship with you:

Email address
Professional affiliation
Mail Address
Telephone
We will also be receiving your payment to our Business accounts, first having sent an invoice to each individual registered possible User.

The personal data [listed in this notice/identified above] is mandatory in order for us to administer the relationship and allow you to receive your registration email.

Failure to provide or allow us to process mandatory data may affect our ability to accomplish the purposes stated in this Privacy Notice.





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Use of Personal Data

We only process your personal data where applicable law permits or requires it, including where the processing is necessary for the performance of our event/conferences/seminars with you, where the processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation that applies to us for our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests, to protect your vital interests, or with your consent if applicable law requires consent.

We may process your personal data for the following legitimate business purposes and for the purposes of performing our Seminars with Focal Point who will be the trainer in this seminar.

• Strategy and Business management and planning and further invitation matters and newsletter information or single information about the works of Strategy International.
• Based on complying with applicable EU and Cyprus law.
• Education, training, and development requirements.

We will only process your personal data, including your payment for the purposes we collected it for or for compatible purposes. If we need to process your personal data for an incompatible purpose, we will provide you with notice first and, if required by law, seek your consent again.

We may also process your personal data without your knowledge or consent where only required by applicable national law or regulation.

We may also process your personal data for our own legitimate interests, including for the following purposes:
• To prevent fraud or false information provided to us. And to ensure payment has been made in full.
• To ensure network and information security, including preventing unauthorized access to our computer and electronic communications systems and preventing malicious software distribution.
• To support internal administration with our affiliated entities, in this case Focal Point.
• To conduct data analytics analyses to review and better understand employee retention and attrition rates.

Note: You will not be subject to decisions based on automated data processing without prior consent.

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Collection and Use of Special Categories of Personal Data

The following special categories of personal data are considered sensitive under the laws of your jurisdiction and may receive special protection:
• Racial or ethnic origin.
• Political opinions.
• Religious or philosophical beliefs.
• Trade union membership.
• Genetic data.
• Biometric data.
• Data concerning health.
• Data concerning sex life or sexual orientation.
Data relating to criminal convictions and offences may also receive special protection under the laws of your jurisdiction.


We may collect and process the following special categories of personal data when you voluntarily provide them for the following legitimate business or “seminar” to carry out our obligations under law, for the performance of the participation in Seminars, or as applicable law otherwise permits:

• Race or ethnic origin, religious affiliation, health information and sexual orientation to ensure meaningful equal opportunity monitoring and reporting.


Where we have a legitimate need to process special categories of personal data for purposes not identified above, we will only do so only after providing you with notice and, if required by law, obtaining your prior, express consent.


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Data Sharing

Disclosing complete personal data that you are called to complete on registration page to third party as indicated by the seminar/symposium/conference meeting where required by law or to our employees, contractors, designated agents, or third-party service providers who require such information to assist us with administering the event/seminar/conference, including third-party service providers who provide services with us or to us or on our behalf can only take place with your consent.

To note that for all purposes, we require our third-party service providers to implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data consistently in case we wish to provide, according to the EU, GDPR, and our policies and any data security obligations applicable to us as a registered company in the Republic of Cyprus.

• We only permit the processing of your personal data for specified purposes in accordance with our instructions, such as this event.
• Payment to be made after first being invoiced to the business account of Strategy International (SI) Ltd.
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Cross-Border Data Transfers

No sharing of any cross-border data will be made for this event but to Focal Point who will be conducting the training course. And this will include only

• Email address
• Professional affiliation
• Mail Address
• Telephone
• Completed registration (financial and operational).
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Data Security

We have implemented appropriate physical, technical, and organizational security measures designed to secure your personal data against accidental loss and unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. In addition, we limit access to personal data to those employees, agents, contractors, and other third parties that have a legitimate business need for such access.

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Data Retention

Except as otherwise permitted or required by applicable law or regulation, we will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, as required to satisfy any training purposes, and or related to this event obligations. To determine the appropriate retention period for personal data, we consider applicable legal requirements, the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure of your personal data, the purposes we process your personal data for, and whether we can achieve those purposes through other means. Our data retention policy specifies the retention periods for your personal data.

Our Data Retention Policy states that upon completion of the Training Course and 15 days after we will no longer retain any information.

Our Retention of information will be completed and deleted post completion of the training course in 15 working days. Strategy International Does not hold any financial or company or personal information

You also acknowledge that neither Focal Point nor Strategy International (SI) Ltd take any responsibility for our third-party service provider PayPal through online electronic platforms uses beyond only the payment for the provided training that the privacy letter is advertised for.

Under some circumstances, we may anonymize your personal data so that it can no longer be associated with you. Once the event has been completed, we will securely destroy your personal data as per applicable laws and regulations.

We will only use the current document for you to know and acknowledge that you consent to Strategy International (SI) use or solely your Full name, affiliation and email of registration to add to our newsletter. No further processing will occur or shared by Strategy International (SI) Ltd but our newsletter use to disseminate news and information.

In case we need to revive any further issue or the information and or share it again for whatever else purpose we will ask again of your consent first

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Rights of Access, Correction, Erasure, and Objection

It is important that the personal data we hold about you is accurate and current. As we request specific information from you to help us confirm your identity only. Please keep us informed if your personal data changes during the process of registration.

By law you may have the right to request access to, correct, and erase the personal data that we hold about you, or object to the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
You may also have the right to request that we transfer your personal data to another party.

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Right to Withdraw Consent no later than 10 days prior to the seminar/training event. Otherwise will be a penalty of 50% to the fees paid and to be returned.

Where you have provided your consent to collect, process, or transfer your personal data, you may have the legal right to withdraw your consent under circumstances of actual withdrawal from the event and non-participation.

For all intime or post time withdraw or withdraw your consent, if applicable, contact us at gdprcompliancelaw@strategyinternational.org or at info@strategyinternational.org or only for this specific course ewallerstrom@strategyinternational.org


Who are we:
Focal Point (FP) is a trusted partner specializing in the design and delivery of cyber training programs of specialty. ​​Established in Belgium since 2012 it includes, Certified cybersecurity specialists with many years of experience in NATO Best Practices, Techniques and Tactics, Consulting NATO Computer Incident Response Capability (NCIRC) for more than 8 years, Focusing on Cybersecurity and Cyber Risk Management Services and Assessments, Cyber Defense Exercises and Training, as well as Research & Innovation Initiatives. With an ISO 29993 for Quality requirements for learning services outside formal education, such as corporate training and professional development. It ensures transparency, consistency, and effectiveness in the design, delivery, and evaluation of learning programs. You may visit for more information: https://focalpoint-sprl.be  
Strategy International (SI) is a two pillar approach think tank and consulting company based in Cyprus. Strategy International provides risk analyses and assessments, collaborates with leading institutions and institutes, engages in networking events and creates events related to market professional and scientific awareness. In addition, SI also provides support with regards to public affairs, scientific and development process and project management and training, through our numerous engagements/ interactions with national and international experts in their respective fields. It is also a place for network and policy creativity. We are pioneering new and innovative ideas with the end goal of generating positive results and outcomes in policies and practices. You may visit more on www.strategyinternational.org 
How to Apply

  • Each Individual has to make an application and registration but ensure that each company has a group of 6 people per company.
  • A payment link for the PayPal business will be sent along with an invoice via email to the registered individual user.
  • Payment to be made and upon confirmation, a confirmation email will be sent to you.

Note: Any Cancellation of 10 or Less Days of the group or team will result to a penalty of 50% of the Fee. The Return amount will result to 50%

Eligibility & Selection & Pricing

Due to limited capacity, up to eight (8) BTs will be selected per iteration. 
Strategy International (SI) will coordinate selections in collaboration with Focal Point (FP).
Priority is given to teams with active SOC functions and mission‑critical cyber defence responsibilities.

  • Automated & controller scoring mapped to scenario objectives and ATT&CK coverage
  • Performance report per BT, including strengths, gaps, and targeted recommendations
  • After Action Review (AAR) and facilitated feedback session post exercise
  • Certificates of participation for attendees who complete core training and capstone

Prices

Registration & Payment: 7 November 2025

Late registration: Until 12 November 2025

Note: This will include a 10% penalty increase plus VAT on the total price of 19%.

Please try to register by 7 November 2025 to avoid late registration fees
Pricing Details

Seminar Price Per person:

€9.000,00 + 19% of VAT per Attendee (Republic of Cyprus Tax apply).
Registration and Payment to be completed by 7 November 2025

Later Seminar Price Per person:

€9.000,00 + 19% of VAT per Attendee + 10% for late registration
(Republic of Cyprus Tax apply).
Registration and Payment to be completed by 12 November 2025

In case you wish to follow the seminar with more than one company (Each of 6 people) with no less than 5 companies as a group please email us at ewallerstrom@strategyinternational.org with the subject Group of Companies/6 per

Upon initial registration, an invoice will be sent to you to facilitate payment, along with an online payment link for payment.

Upon payment an email will be sent to you that payment has been completed by our associates.

Points of Contact (POCs)

Training Coordinator:

Christos Grigoriadis

+30 695 510 2514

cgrigor@focalpoint-sprl.be

Registration POC for Strategy International:

Emily Wallerstrom

+357 96886872

ewallerstrom@strategyinternational.org

Who are we:
Focal Point (FP)

Focal Point (FP) is a trusted partner specializing in the design and delivery of cyber training programs of specialty. ​​Established in Belgium since 2012 it includes, Certified cybersecurity specialists with many years of experience in NATO Best Practices, Techniques and Tactics, Consulting NATO Computer Incident Response Capability (NCIRC) for more than 8 years, Focusing on Cybersecurity and Cyber Risk Management Services and Assessments, Cyber Defense Exercises and Training, as well as Research & Innovation Initiatives. With an ISO 29993 for Quality requirements for learning services outside formal education, such as corporate training and professional development. It ensures transparency, consistency, and effectiveness in the design, delivery, and evaluation of learning programs.

Strategy International (SI)

Strategy International (SI) is a two pillar approach think tank and consulting company based in Cyprus. Strategy International provides risk analyses and assessments, collaborates with leading institutions and institutes, engages in networking events and creates events related to market professional and scientific awareness. In addition, SI also provides support with regards to public affairs, scientific and development process and project management and training, through our numerous engagements/ interactions with national and international experts in their respective fields. It is also a place for network and policy creativity. We are pioneering new and innovative ideas with the end goal of generating positive results and outcomes in policies and practices.

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