Experiencing the Impact – A Simulated Cyber Crisis

Cybersecurity isn't just about prevention—it's about preparation. In this unique session, attendees will step into a modified Cybersecurity Incident Management Exercise (CIME) designed to simulate the stress, decisions, and challenges of responding to a real cyber crisis. Rather than focus on technical fixes, this condensed 60-minute version emphasizes the human side of cybersecurity—how operations, communication, and leadership are affected when core systems go down.
Participants will take on roles, walk through a fictional but realistic scenario, and reflect on the decisions made under pressure. This hands-on experience will offer practical insights into building resilience and the importance of a whole-organization response to cyber incidents.
As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into everyday tools and systems, it brings promise and peril to cybersecurity and personal privacy. This talk explores the dual-edged nature of AI—how it is used to launch more sophisticated cyber-attacks and how it can enhance our ability to detect, defend, and educate. We’ll discuss current applications of AI in threat detection, data protection, and user training, as well as the growing need for ethical frameworks and risk-aware deployment strategies.
No technical background is required—just a willingness to think, communicate, and learn.
Speaker(s): , Doug
Agenda:
6:00 PM – Pizza and Pop provided by the Central Iowa Section
6:45 PM – Presentation
Room: 3043, Bldg: Coover Hall, 2520 Osborn Drive, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, United States, 50011