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Secure by design. Trusted by evidence. Open to innovation.

DIDLab is a research-driven technology, education and innovation ecosystem. Built on defense in depth, we advance distributed trust, privacy-preserving technology and hands-on learning, and turn them into practical solutions.

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One platform, one front door*.didlab.org
  1. didlab.orgLiveInformation, catalog and routing
  2. lab.didlab.orgLiveCyber range: isolated Linux and Docker environments
  3. blockchain.didlab.orgLiveBlockchain lab: Fabric, IPFS, smart contracts
  4. dapp.didlab.orgLiveDecentralized application (dApp) environment
  5. ctf.didlab.orgIn buildCapture-the-flag challenges
  6. fl.didlab.orgIn buildFederated learning testbed
  7. portal.didlab.orgPlannedOne dashboard for courses, labs and progress
4 live · 2 in build · 1 plannedUpdated Oct 10, 2026
What we do

Eight initiatives, one philosophy

Cybersecurity is our foundation, not our limit. Each initiative shows its real stage, from active platforms to future directions.

01ActiveCyber Ranges and Experiential LearningHands-on environments where people investigate threats, apply defenses, analyze evidence and see the consequences of security decisions.02ActiveBlockchain, Web3 and Distributed TrustSecure, verifiable and decentralized systems, with blockchain treated as an enabling technology where decentralization gives a real advantage.03In developmentPrivacy-Preserving Computing and Trustworthy AISecurity and privacy across machine learning, large language models and federated learning, so AI systems are effective, accountable and respectful of sensitive data.04Future directionCyber-Physical Systems, IoT and Emerging Technology SecurityTrust beyond conventional computers: connected devices, sensors, edge computing and operational networks.05In developmentProfessional Education and Workforce DevelopmentClosing the gap between emerging research and the skills industry needs, through learning by doing.06Future directionCybersecurity Services and Organizational ResilienceA planned service and community-clinic initiative to help small and medium-sized organizations understand and improve their security posture.07ActiveResearch, Knowledge Sharing and Open InnovationConnecting research outcomes with reusable knowledge: publications, testbeds, prototypes, documentation and teaching material.08In developmentCommunity, Collaboration and an Innovation EcosystemConnecting students, educators, practitioners, developers, researchers and entrepreneurs, so learners become builders and contributors.

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Choose your path

Where do you want to start?

Featured

Things you can use, and what is coming next

Every item shows its real status. Live systems open today; the rest are in build or planned.

Cyber rangeLive

Cyber Range

Isolated Linux and Docker environments for scenario-based offense and defense, with evidence capture for every exercise.

  • Linux
  • Docker
  • Network isolation
  • Evidence capture
lab.didlab.orgLaunch →
CTFIn build

CTF Challenges

Challenge-based practice that tests what you know against real systems, one flag at a time.

  • Web
  • Crypto
  • Forensics
  • Linux
ctf.didlab.orgOpens soon
LabLive

Blockchain Lab

A working blockchain environment for building and securing permissioned networks, decentralized storage and smart contracts.

  • Hyperledger Fabric
  • IPFS
  • Smart contracts
  • DeFi workflows
blockchain.didlab.orgLaunch →
LabLive

dApp Environment

Build, deploy and test decentralized applications against a working blockchain network.

  • Smart contracts
  • Web3 front ends
  • Deployment
dapp.didlab.orgLaunch →
Learning pathPlanned

AI and LLM Security

How machine learning systems and language models are attacked, and how to test and defend them.

  • Prompt injection
  • Adversarial ML
  • Model risk
PaidAdvanced
ServiceBy inquiry

Team Cybersecurity Training

Training built around your team's systems and roles, delivered with hands-on labs.

  • Workforce
  • Custom content
PaidDiscuss →

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Hands-on by design

Learn by doing, not by watching.

Every topic on DIDLab ends at a working system. You configure it, attack it, defend it and explain what happened.

Explore hands-on labs

  • Browser-accessible environments
  • Isolated range networks
  • Cyber range scenarios
  • CTF challenges
  • Guided missions
  • Incident response exercises
  • Blockchain environments
  • Evidence capture for review
For organizations

Training and resilience for teams

We are developing training and services for organizations. Tell us what you need and we will scope it with you.

Workforce training

Programs for technical teams, delivered with hands-on labs.

Cyber range exercises

Scenario-based team training against realistic incidents.

Custom environments

Labs, CTFs and scenarios designed for your program or event.

Emerging technology

AI and LLM security, blockchain and privacy, taught in practice.

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What do you want to do with DIDLab?

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