ryanlrussell is playing KC7: The free cyber detective game

Level 36

ryanlrussell

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1765 / 6478 XP to level 37

Level

552

Rank

Streak

146

Days

*Rankings computed based on core modules (32390 pts).
Joined in June, 2025

ryanlrussell earned 8 badges

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Games

705

Questions

32390

Points

ryanlrussell played 11 games

Level 1: A Scandal in Valdoria: A Political Mystery 2430/2430

Level 1: Solvi Systems: A tale of Supply Chains and ICS 2860/2860

Level 1: A Rap Beef: An Intro to Security Investigations 950/950

Level 1: Titan Shield: A showcase of Microsoft Defender XDR 4000/4000

Level 1: Valdoria Votes: A Political Mystery (Part 2) 2750/2750

Level 1: KQL 101: An introduction to Kusto Query Languge 1645/1645

Level 2: AzureCrest - The full version 8790/8790

Level 2: Critical Compromise In Chicago - ICS 210/2870

Level 2: Turkey Bowl 2590/2590

Level 3: DAILY7 🌎 1365/7346

Level 3: System Shutdown at Azure Crest! (Short Version) 4800/4800

Pattern of Life

#	Badge	Description
1	Advanced Persistent Analyst	Someone who failed, got up, and tried again!
2	2024 SANS New2Cyber CTF Participant	This badge has been awarded to those who took part in the 2024 SANS New2Cyber x KC7 Capture The Flag (CTF) challenge, which involved investigating a ransomware attack on a hospital.
3	Intro Master	Intro Master
4	Azure Crest	This analyst investigated a ransomware attack, where cost-cutting measures led to a single point of failure in their systems. This exercise highlighted the risks associated with prioritizing cost over security and reinforced skills in identifying vulnerabilities and understanding the broader implications of inadequate security measures in a healthcare context.
5	Wiccon25	You've participated to the WICCON25 workshop! You've successfully uncovered the full attack chain of a zombie themed ransomware.
6	Helping Hand	This award is community-nominated! Someone in the KC7 community has recognized this user for their contributions to others!
7	Most Improved	Someone who really improved over the course of a KC7 event!
8	Notre Dame Challenge	Completed the cybersecurity challenge event at Notre Dame in June 2023
9	KC7 Top 10 (2023)	Awarded to top 10 KC7 players in 2023
10	Cyber Challenge Series: Team Winner	This badge is issued to KC7 players who were members of a team that placed top 3 in a Blue Team Cyber Challenge event!
11	Super Fan	This badge is issued to any KC7 player who has completed 3 modules or more!
12	30 day hot steak	Awarded to a user who has answered a question for 30 days in a row.
13	90 day streak	Awarded to a user who has answered a question for 90 days in a row.
14	The Teacher	Someone who really helped lift up their peers and enabled others to learn!
15	Inside Encryptodera - Event Participant	Participant in the February 2024 monthly event featuring the Encryptodera module
16	Cyber Challenge Series: Winner	This badge is issued to KC7 players who placed top 3 (as an individual) in an Blue Team Cyber Challenge event!
17	45 day streak	Awarded to a user who has answered a question for 45 days in a row!
18	360 day streak	Awarded to a user who has answered a question for 360 days in a row!
19	60 day streak	Awarded to a user who has answered a question for 60 days in a row.
20	120 day streak	Awarded to a user who has answered a question for 120 days in a row!
21	Bright Future	Someone who shows a lot of potential as a future cyber analyst!
22	180 day streak	Awarded to a user who has answered a question for 180 days in a row!