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This one-day training simulates a community-wide cybersecurity event using a gamification approach.
This National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium (NCPC) training course is developed and delivered by the UTSA Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security (CIAS).
Course Description
This course is designed as a facilitated game simulating a community-wide cyber security event. Using a gamification approach, participants will strategize with a diverse group of stakeholders to plan for and respond to a cybersecurity incident that could have cascading effects across a community. Specifically, this course is designed to assist leaders and managers with cybersecurity preparedness. It will enable participants to apply cybersecurity planning strategies to enhance their community and/or organizational cybersecurity program. By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
● Explain the dynamics of a community cyber-attack;
● Select cybersecurity functions and outcomes to improve organizational and community cybersecurity resiliency;
● Describe strategies that can be utilized to identify, protect, detect, respond and recover from cyberattacks; and
● Develop an action plan to enhance organizational and community cybersecurity preparedness.
Target Audience
This course was developed for government, private sector and critical infrastructure personnel, including but not limited to leaders or people who advise, support and influence organizational cybersecurity planning.
Required Materials
This course is delivered at the location of the community’s choosing. The CIAS will provide any training materials, but it is recommended that participants bring a laptop or other internet connected device.
All NCPC courses are certified and funded by the DHS Federal Emergency Management Agency.
For more information about cybersecurity training through the NCPC, visit NationalCPC.org
For further information on how to register, contact: Program Manager