Altered Security vs. Cybrary vs. SANS Cybersecurity Training vs. SOCLabs Comparison Chart

Hands-on experiences to gain real-world skills. Guided career paths and role-based learning. Industry certification courses with practice tests. Dedicated mentors and professional networking. Cybrary is the fastest growing, fastest-moving catalog in the industry. By working with an elite community of instructors, experts, and thought leaders, as well as cutting edge hands-on learning providers, we deliver relevant and high-quality content that is accessible anytime, anywhere. Hands-on learning experiences provide the most engaging and effective way to learn real-world concepts and skills that you need to be successful. We build and aggregate over 1,000 secure, browser-based virtual labs, practice tests, and assessments in fields such as cybersecurity, IT, cloud technologies, data science, and more. Prepare for in-demand industry certifications with courses, virtual labs, and practice tests tied directly to the exam’s learning objectives.

SOCLabs is an interactive cybersecurity training platform for security operations teams, detection engineers, and blue team defenders. It transforms theory into practical skills by providing realistic environments, authentic threat data, and hands-on exercises. Key features include the world’s first Detection Challenge module, where users write and test rules using real attack datasets. It supports major SIEM query languages such as Sigma, Splunk, Elastic, and OpenSearch, with one‑click validation and accuracy checks based on the MITRE ATT&CK framework. The Learning System offers step‑by‑step courses, from basic defense tools to enterprise‑level architecture, with interactive labs and scenario challenges. The DetectionHub enables continuous log analysis and query testing, while the Collaborative Ecosystem connects global experts to share data, contribute rules, and solve threats together.