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SANS Cyber Ranges vs. CBT Nuggets

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricSANS Cyber Ranges

by SANS Institute

CBT Nuggets

by CBT Nuggets

Overall rating4.64.7
Review count64492
Ease of use9.29.5
Ease of setup9.59.6
Quality of support9.29.5
Meets requirements9.19.3
NPS76.19047683.105023
Small Business42.2%40.9%
Mid-Market20.3%32.0%
Enterprise37.5%27.1%
Total page views7341,289
Total LLM citations3,1527,006

SANS Cyber Ranges

We provide immersive, hands-on cybersecurity training through realistic simulations built by world-class instructors. Learners safely develop, assess, and validate skills while earning CPE credits. From foundational to advanced levels, our ranges build confidence, teamwork, and readiness to defend against real threats. Learn more about our best cyber ranges below: SANS SKILLS QUEST BY NETWARS - CORE EDITION: A self-paced hands-on training solution covering a wide range of cybersecurity topics, designed with challenges and hints that support continuous knowledge and skill development.

Pros

  • Practical Labs
  • Ease of Use
  • Engagement
  • Learning
  • Explanations
  • Team Collaboration

CBT Nuggets

CBT Nuggets is an IT training platform for the teams responsible for keeping infrastructure running, systems secure, and certifications current. IT managers and directors use it to onboard new hires, prepare team members for more technical responsibilities, and make sure critical IT knowledge isn't limited to just a few people. Built for IT teams and the people managing them: CBT Nuggets gives managers a central place to assign training, track individual and team progress, and see who's completing what.

Pros

  • Labs
  • Content Quality
  • Easy Learning
  • Coverage Depth
  • Ease of Use
  • Video Content