Frequently Asked Questions 

What type of cybersecurity training is available at Hackers-Arise?

 

Hackers-Arise offers training in both offensive and defensive security. It is our belief that a true cybersecurity professional should be conversant in both strategies to be effective.

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Hackers-Arise offers 4 training levels, MEMBER (beginner), Subscriber (beginner to Intermediate), and Subscriber PRO (advanced and specialty courses). You can read more about each by clicking on the level you are interested in. You can see a summary of the various training packages here.

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Subscriber and Subscriber Pro are a type of hybrid training model, different than other online training schools. You can both go to live training with Master OTW (at least one course per month) and then you can log into our Online Training Center and watch the videos of previous classes you may have missed. 

 

In addition, Hackers-Arise offers a Cybersecurity Starter Bundle of essential skills to start in cybersecurity.

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What time and how long do the live online courses run?

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The live online courses start at 3 pm UTC in the summer and 4 pm UTC in the winter and usually run for 3 hours with breaks for coffee, bathroom, and sometimes meals. You can come to class at any time and leave at any time. If you can only attend for part of the class, that's fine; you can review the other segments in the recordings of the class.

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What is the guiding philosophy at Hackers-Arise?

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To read about how we think about cybersecurity training, click here.

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Can I watch the videos at any time?

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In Hackers-Arise All courses are recorded for your viewing at your leisure. We have our own Online Training Center, where you can watch the videos at your own pace and receive a certificate once you have completed the course to include in your resume or hang on your wall.

 

Why does Master OTW insist upon remaining anonymous?

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Master OTW often engages in investigations and assistance where the adversaries are dangerous criminals or nation-states such as Russia. He can only do this if he is anonymous. Otherwise, he and his family would be at risk. This enables him to take on cases that few others are willing to do.

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Why does Master OTW emphasize SCADA/ICS Hacking and Security?

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SCADA Hacking and Security are a specialty at Hackers-Arise. Something few other training organizations offer. Master OTW believes that it is the most important infosec/cybersecurity field this decade and believes that all cybersecurity professionals should be conversant in its techniques and technologies. To learn more, click here.

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If you have additional questions, please email them to admin-hackers-arise@protonmail.com.