Pluralsight Releases Expert-Led Course Path on Defending Against Volt Typhoon Hacker Group

Pluralsight Releases Expert-Led Course Path to Combat Volt Typhoon Hacker Group

Pluralsight, the technology workforce development company, has unveiled a new expert-led course path aimed at understanding, detecting, and defending against the notorious Volt Typhoon hacker group. This state-sponsored cyber group has been identified as a significant threat to U.S. critical infrastructure in sectors such as communications, energy, transportation, and water.

FBI Director Christopher Wray has labeled Volt Typhoon as “the defining threat of our generation,” highlighting the group’s advanced techniques and persistent targeting of critical infrastructure. With the rise of state-sponsored cybersecurity groups like Volt Typhoon, the need for skilled cybersecurity professionals to defend against such threats has become more urgent.

The Volt Typhoon course series consists of seven expert-led courses and six hands-on lab experiences tailored to equip learners with the necessary tactics, skills, and procedures to combat these sophisticated attacks. By implementing controls and enhancing their security skills, cybersecurity professionals can better protect against threat actors like Volt Typhoon.

Chief Content Officer at Pluralsight, Chris Herbert, emphasized the importance of taking a proactive approach to cybersecurity in the face of escalating threats with major geopolitical implications. The Volt Typhoon courses, part of a larger learning path dedicated to addressing advanced persistent threats (APTs), cover topics such as Command and Scripting Interpreter Emulation, Credential Dumping Emulation, and Indicator Removal Emulation.

Individuals interested in enhancing their cybersecurity skills can sign up for a free trial of the Volt Typhoon courses and gain access to Pluralsight’s extensive library of cybersecurity courses and certifications. Stay ahead of the curve and fortify your defense against sophisticated cyber threats with Pluralsight’s expert-led training modules.