Join the Community

Malware & Monsters is more than a learning framework - itโ€™s a growing community of cybersecurity professionals committed to collaborative learning and knowledge sharing.

Legacy & Contemporary Learning: Our community explores cybersecurityโ€™s full timeline, from foundational attacks like Code Red (2001) and Stuxnet (2010) to todayโ€™s threats like LockBit and FakeBat, helping practitioners understand how security challenges and solutions have evolved.

Getting Started

For Players

  • Find Local Sessions: Connect with facilitators in your area
  • Online Communities: Join virtual sessions and discussions
  • Skill Development: Track your progression through the badge system
  • Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to the community MalDex

For Facilitators

  • Training Programs: Learn to facilitate engaging cybersecurity sessions
  • Resource Sharing: Access scenarios, Malmons, and best practices
  • Mentorship: Connect with experienced facilitators
  • Innovation: Contribute new techniques and approaches

Community Resources

Documentation

Discussion Forums

  • Scenario Sharing - Exchange new learning scenarios
  • Technique Development - Collaborate on facilitation approaches
  • Research & Development - Advance the framework through research
  • Regional Chapters - Connect with local communities

Events and Activities

  • Virtual Sessions - Online learning opportunities
  • Regional Meetups - Local community building
  • Annual Conference - Community-wide learning and networking
  • Competitive Events - Tournaments and challenges

Contributing

Content Creation

  • New Malmons - Document emerging threats for community use
  • Scenarios - Develop engaging learning experiences
  • Regional Adaptations - Customize content for local contexts
  • Translation - Make content accessible across languages

Platform Development

  • Open Source Tools - Contribute to community technology
  • Documentation - Improve guides and references
  • Testing - Help validate new content and approaches
  • Feedback - Share experiences and suggestions

Community Building

  • Local Chapters - Start communities in your region
  • Mentorship - Support new facilitators and participants
  • Outreach - Promote collaborative cybersecurity learning
  • Partnerships - Build connections with organizations and institutions

Recognition and Advancement

Player Progression

  • Badge System - Demonstrate mastery across cybersecurity domains
  • MalDex Contributions - Build reputation through knowledge sharing
  • Community Leadership - Take on mentorship and organization roles
  • Professional Development - Connect learning to career advancement

Facilitator Certification

  • Level 1: Session Assistant - Support experienced facilitators
  • Level 2: Incident Master - Independently facilitate sessions
  • Level 3: Master Trainer - Train and develop other facilitators
  • Community Recognition - Acknowledgment for outstanding contributions

Research and Innovation

Academic Partnerships

  • Effectiveness Studies - Research on collaborative learning outcomes
  • Curriculum Integration - Incorporate into formal education programs
  • Cross-Disciplinary Research - Connect with education and psychology research
  • Publication Opportunities - Share insights through academic channels

Industry Collaboration

  • Organizational Pilots - Test approaches in workplace settings
  • Professional Development - Integrate with corporate training programs
  • Conference Presentations - Share experiences at industry events
  • Standard Development - Contribute to cybersecurity education frameworks

Global Impact

International Expansion

  • Cultural Adaptation - Modify approaches for different cultural contexts
  • Language Accessibility - Develop multilingual resources
  • Capacity Building - Support cybersecurity education in developing regions
  • Cross-Border Collaboration - Build international learning networks

Sustainable Development

  • Resource Sharing - Make materials freely available to underserved communities
  • Train-the-Trainer Programs - Build local facilitation capacity
  • Open Source Commitment - Maintain community ownership of core resources
  • Inclusive Participation - Ensure accessibility across diverse backgrounds

Contact and Connect

Online Platforms

Direct Contact

  • General Inquiries - [community@malware-monsters.org]
  • Facilitator Training - [training@malware-monsters.org]
  • Research Partnerships - [research@malware-monsters.org]
  • Content Contributions - [contribute@malware-monsters.org]

Regional Chapters

  • North America - [Regional coordinator contact]
  • Europe - [Regional coordinator contact]
  • Asia-Pacific - [Regional coordinator contact]
  • Other Regions - [Starting new chapters]

Ready to join the community? Start by attending a local session, connecting with online discussions, or reaching out to learn about facilitator training opportunities.

Together, weโ€™re building a more collaborative, effective, and inclusive cybersecurity community.