Master Security Leadership Through Practice
An interactive learning platform that simulates enterprise security tools and real-world scenarios to help security engineers develop the strategic skills needed to become effective security leaders.
Why Security.Cooking?
🎯 Our Mission
Security engineers often possess deep technical knowledge but lack exposure to the strategic tools and decision-making frameworks required for leadership roles. Security.Cooking bridges this gap by providing hands-on experience with enterprise security tools and real-world scenarios.
We believe the most effective way to learn security leadership is through practice with realistic simulations of the tools and strategic decisions you'll encounter as a Head of Security, CISO, or security manager.
🚀 How It Works
Each subdomain hosts a fully functional simulation of an enterprise security tool. These aren't just demos—they're interactive environments where you can explore features, make strategic decisions, and observe the consequences.
Practice incident response, configure security policies, manage compliance frameworks, and coordinate cross-team security initiatives in a safe, risk-free environment.
Learning Features
Every simulation is designed to teach both technical skills and strategic leadership decision-making
Realistic Simulations
Each tool mirrors real enterprise security platforms with authentic data and realistic workflows
Strategic Thinking
Practice making high-level security decisions and understanding their organizational impact
Executive Reporting
Learn to communicate security metrics and risks to executive stakeholders
Incident Coordination
Experience managing security incidents across multiple tools and cross-functional teams
Security Tool Simulations
Hands-on experience with the enterprise tools every security leader needs to understand and master
SIEM Platform
Practice log analysis, alert triage, and correlation rule creation. Learn to identify patterns and coordinate incident response across your security organization.
Secrets Management
Master secrets rotation policies, access controls, and audit logging. Learn how to implement zero-trust principles in enterprise secret management.
Vulnerability Scanner
Configure scanning policies, prioritize remediation efforts, and communicate risk to development teams. Practice enterprise vulnerability management at scale.
Identity & Access Management
Design role-based access controls, manage user lifecycles, and conduct access reviews. Learn to balance security with organizational productivity.
Cloud Security Center
Monitor cloud infrastructure, manage security findings, and implement cloud-native security controls across multi-cloud enterprise environments.
Log Management
Centralize log collection, set retention policies, and design log analysis workflows. Master the foundation of enterprise security monitoring.
Security Orchestration
Build automated response playbooks, orchestrate incident workflows, and measure response effectiveness across enterprise security tools.
Threat Intelligence
Manage threat feeds, track adversary campaigns, and integrate threat intelligence into enterprise detection and response workflows.
Compliance Dashboard
Map controls to frameworks, track compliance posture, and generate audit reports. Practice communicating compliance status to executives and auditors.
Asset Inventory
Discover and classify assets, track software inventories, and maintain accurate security baselines across your organization.
Python Dependency Checker
Analyze Python requirements.txt files for security vulnerabilities, dependency conflicts, and compatibility issues. Practice dependency management and security scanning workflows.
MDM Simulation
Practice mobile device management, policy enforcement, and device compliance monitoring. Learn to manage BYOD programs and secure mobile endpoints across your organization.
Your Learning Journey
A structured path from individual contributor to security leadership
Tool Familiarity
Explore each security tool simulation to understand core functionality and common workflows
Cross-Tool Integration
Learn how security tools work together and practice coordinating responses across platforms
Strategic Scenarios
Navigate complex security incidents and make decisions that balance risk, cost, and business impact
Leadership Skills
Practice executive communication, budget planning, and building security culture in your organization
🏗️ Technical Architecture
Security.Cooking is built as a modern, scalable static site framework designed for hosting multiple security tool simulations. Here's how it works:
Domain Structure
security.cooking (main dashboard) ├── siem.security.cooking (SIEM simulation) ├── vault.security.cooking (Secrets management) ├── scanner.security.cooking (Vulnerability scanner) ├── iam.security.cooking (Identity & Access Management) ├── gcp.security.cooking (GCP Security Command Center) ├── logs.security.cooking (Log aggregation) ├── soar.security.cooking (Security orchestration) ├── threat.security.cooking (Threat intelligence) ├── compliance.security.cooking (Compliance dashboard) ├── inventory.security.cooking (Asset inventory) ├── mdm.security.cooking (Mobile Device Management) └── deps.security.cooking (Python Dependency Checker)
Technology Stack
- Frontend: Vanilla JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3
- Styling: Tailwind CSS with custom components
- Build Tool: Vite for fast development and building
- Hosting: Cloudflare Pages for global CDN distribution
- Architecture: Static site generation with client-side routing
- PWA: Service workers for offline functionality
🚀 Getting Started
For Users
- Explore the Dashboard: Start at the main dashboard to see all available tools
- Choose a Tool: Click on any tool card to open its simulation
- Navigate Freely: Each tool has its own interface with realistic functionality
- Experiment Safely: All data is client-side only - perfect for learning and demos
For Developers
- Clone the Repository: Get the source code from the GitHub repository
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Install Dependencies: Run
npm installto install all dependencies -
Start Development: Use
npm run devto start the development server -
Build for Production: Run
npm run buildto create production builds - Deploy: Deploy to Cloudflare Pages or any static hosting provider
💼 Use Cases
🎓 Security Training
Perfect for training new security team members on various tools and workflows
📊 Demo & Presentations
Showcase security tools and processes to stakeholders and clients
🔬 Proof of Concept
Test and evaluate security tool integrations before purchasing
📚 Learning & Development
Self-paced learning environment for security professionals
🏢 Onboarding
Help new team members understand your security stack
🔄 Process Testing
Test and refine security processes and workflows
Ready to Start Cooking?
Jump into any tool simulation and begin building your security leadership skills today