In this in-depth conversation, C3’s Ryan Dengate sits down with Greg Hatcher and John Singerwalt of White Knight Labs to explore the real-world impact of modern cybersecurity testing, from live ransomware simulations to full-scope red team operations and cloud security assessments. Together, they break down how organizations can move beyond checkbox compliance and prepare for real-world attacks, while also discussing how White Knight Labs is helping train the next generation of security professionals through hands-on, up-to-date education.

Key Takeaways

Live Ransomware Simulations
White Knight Labs runs real-time simulations that bypass common EDR tools, helping clients uncover weaknesses in detection, rollback, and response, unlike traditional tabletop exercises.

Full-Scope Red Team Engagements
From physical break-ins using stealthy Raspberry Pi setups to cloud privilege escalations, WKL simulates realistic attack paths that test the full security stack and response workflows.

Cloud Security Insights
Clients are often unaware of risky defaults in Azure and GCP. WKL demonstrates how attackers exploit these misconfigurations to pivot across hybrid environments.

Training That Keeps Up
Their live and on-demand training offerings go beyond theory with real-world labs, lifetime updates, and conference-tested content designed to build capable, job-ready security professionals.

Community Collaboration
When WKL identifies gaps in tools like SentinelOne or Red Canary, they don’t just exploit them—they help vendors improve their products, reinforcing the security community.

Ready to move beyond checkbox security?
Watch the full conversation to see how real-world simulations, expert-led red teaming, and cloud testing can transform your organization’s cyber defense strategy.

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