Circadence

About Circadence

Circadence specializes in cybersecurity training and education, targeting a diverse client base that includes enterprises, government and military organizations, and academic institutions. The company was founded in 1995 by Michael Moniz and Christopher Blisard. Circadence's business model is centered on providing cloud-based, hands-on cybersecurity education and readiness solutions.

The company's flagship product is Project Ares, a gamified cybersecurity learning platform. Project Ares offers an immersive, hands-on environment where individuals and teams can develop and assess their cybersecurity skills. The platform uses arcade-style games to teach foundational concepts, while more advanced 'Battle Rooms' and 'Missions' allow trainees to practice tactics against simulated real-world threats like ransomware, botnets, and phishing attacks. The curriculum is aligned with industry standards such as the NIST/NICE framework. The platform is delivered as a cloud-native service, running on Microsoft Azure, which allows for scalability to thousands of concurrent users and accessibility from anywhere.

Circadence also provides Range Conductor for the rapid deployment and customization of high-fidelity cyber range environments for training and assessment. The company offers services to engineer bespoke cyber ranges and develop custom training modules tailored to specific organizational needs, including advanced red and blue team exercises. This approach moves beyond traditional classroom learning by providing persistent, on-demand access to realistic virtual environments, which has been shown to improve knowledge retention significantly. Circadence serves clients globally, with partnerships in Australia and the Middle East, and generates revenue through subscriptions and customized solutions.