Locked Shields Partners Run 24 (LSPR24): A Next-Generation Cybersecurity Dataset for Blue Team Automation

The LSPR24 dataset is a comprehensive, high-quality resource designed to advance research in automated cyber defense. Collected during the “Partners’ Run” prior to Locked Shields 2024, this successor to the LSPR23 dataset captures realistic network and host behavior in a complex, multi-sector environment.

Key Features:

Over 400 GB of captured network traffic, including 20 million flows, 2 billion packets, and 287 GB of transferred data collected over 31.6 hours. The dataset spans 13,000 IPv4/IPv6 addresses—highlighting interactions across government, military, and energy sectors with advanced technologies like 5G, AI surveillance, and hybrid-cloud systems.

Researchers and practitioners are encouraged to leverage the LSPR24 dataset to explore innovative approaches in cyber defense, improve intrusion detection capabilities, and further integrate automated blue team operations in live-fire cybersecurity exercises.

Comparison and Transfer Learning:

For those interested in comparative analysis or employing transfer learning techniques, the predecessor dataset, Locked Shields Partners Run 23 (LSPR23), is also available. The LSPR23 dataset, introduced in previous work, serves as a valuable reference point for evaluating improvements and changes in data characteristics from one exercise to the next.