About BugThrive Labs

Enterprise-style, subscription-access cybersecurity labs built for realistic practice, assessment, and team reporting.

labs.bugthrive.com

Subscription
Model & seat-based access
High-fidelity
Labs for offensive & defensive practice
Enterprise
Dashboards, SSO/SCIM, private tenancy
Self-paced
Learning with team reporting

Our story — why we exist

BugThrive Labs was founded by security practitioners who saw a persistent gap between learning theory and on-the-job skill. We believe the fastest way to become confident in cybersecurity is through hands-on practice that mirrors the systems and challenges professionals encounter every day.

To make that possible in a responsible way, we design high-fidelity, isolated lab environments that let users practise offensive and defensive techniques without ever touching production systems.

Our approach is straightforward: build realistic, subscription-access labs that are challenging, safe, and measurable. We focus on creating scenarios and estates that reflect modern corporate infrastructure — identity services, cloud workloads, internal tooling, logging systems — so the practice is meaningful and transferable to real-world jobs.

What we provide

BugThrive offers a curated catalog of purchasable labs and subscription plans. Each entry in our catalog is designed to be self-contained: users purchase access, launch sandboxed instances, and work through the challenge independently.

High fidelity: labs simulate multi-host setups
Self-guided solving: minimal hand-holding
Team reporting: privacy-respecting metrics
Safe isolation: ephemeral instances

How we work — principles and values

Our lab design and platform decisions are guided by a few core principles.

Realism over gimmicks

We model real systems so the skills learned map directly to workplace scenarios.

Privacy & safety

We collect only the data needed to run the platform and protect it with technical controls.

Integrity of assessment

Labs are intentionally challenging and self-guided so completion reflects practical skill.

Transparency

We explain how data is used, how billing works, and what customers can expect.

Security & privacy posture

Security is core to our product and operations.

Isolated Environments

Labs run in isolated, ephemeral virtual environments with controlled network egress and restricted privileges.

Privacy-First Approach

Platform telemetry and logs are used for operational health, abuse detection, and aggregated analytics; we avoid unnecessary personal data collection.

If you find a security issue, please report it responsibly to support@bugthrive.com

We investigate reports promptly and appreciate coordinated disclosure.

Enterprise options

For organisations with specific needs, BugThrive offers tailored options under contract.

Administrative Dashboards

Seat allocation and aggregated reporting for managers.

SSO / SCIM Integration

Central identity and provisioning controls.

Private Tenancy

Isolated infrastructure and bespoke retention terms.

Custom Labs

Statement of Work to mirror your organisation's architecture.

Enterprise features and contractual terms are discussed at sales and legal stages — contact support@bugthrive.com to start the conversation.

Community & conduct

We run an official Discord server and community forums for peer support and non-spoiler discussions. Everyone is welcome, but participation comes with expectations.

Be respectful and constructive
Do not post spoilers for active labs in public channels
Avoid spam and self-promotion
Report abuse to moderators or support@bugthrive.com

Contact & support

For most requests, use the addresses below so we can respond securely and quickly:

General support & technical help:
support@bugthrive.com
Privacy & legal matters:
privacy@bugthrive.com
Enterprise sales & SOWs:
support@bugthrive.com

Careers & working with us

We're a compact, nimble team that values craftsmanship, curiosity, and rigorous review.

Join Our Team

If you build infrastructure, author realistic labs, or love community work, we'd love to hear from you. Send a short note and your CV to careers@bugthrive.com — tell us what you've built and why you care about hands-on security education.

Ready to Get Started?

Contact us to learn more about our enterprise cybersecurity labs and subscription plans.

BugThrive Labs is a product of BugThrive Private Limited. This About page is informational and does not form a contract. For legal matters, contact privacy@bugthrive.com. Terms and Privacy are governed by the laws of India.