Pittsburg, PA
Cybersecurity awareness is an important factor in maintaining a secure operational environment, but there can be challenges in both disseminating and retaining this knowledge. This session will discuss the importance of cybersecurity training, the associated challenges, and how the gamification of training can provide a more immersive experience that can provide better retention of learning objectives. A demonstration of a training game will be given, followed by a discussion on various training offerings within industry.
Instructors
Chris Farnell, Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Arkansas Read Bio
Chris Farnell is an Assistant Professor in the University of Arkansas's Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) Department. Chris received his Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Arkansas in 2020 and is an IEEE Senior Member. His research interests include Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure, Embedded System Design, FPGA Design, Advanced Control Algorithms, and Power Electronics. He is currently serving as an Associate Director for the National Center for Reliable Electric Power Transmission (NCREPT) located at the University of Arkansas. This 12,000 ft2 laboratory provides the equipment, technical staff, and instrumentation to test and evaluate power electronic circuits and systems at realistic industrial and distribution voltage levels up to 6 MVA power ratings. Chris is the current chair for the IEEE Ozark Section, treasurer for the newly formed IEEE Computer Society Chapter, the CyberHogs Registered Student Organization (RSO) faculty mentor and remains active in K-12 outreach activities.
Tom VanNorman, Senior Vice President, GRIMM and SANS Institute Read Bio
Tom leads the CyPhy Product group at GRIMM, where his primary focus is securing Industrial Control Systems and the networking of such systems. Tom brings an unparalleled level of operational knowledge and experience, as he has been working in the Operational Technology (OT) field for almost three decades. He also has considerable expertise in constructing Cyber-Physical testing environments for OT systems. Tom co-founded the ICS Village; a non-profit organization focused on Control System security and awareness. He is also retired from the Air National Guard, where he worked in Cyber Warfare Operations.
Eleanor Taylor, Cybercore Program Manager - University and Workforce Development, Idaho National Laboratory Read Bio
Eleanor Taylor, based in Chicago, IL, US, is currently a Cybercore Program Manager - University and Workforce Development at Idaho National Laboratory, bringing experience from previous roles at University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory. Eleanor Taylor holds a 1986 - 1990 Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Art History @ Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. With a robust skill set that includes Project Management, Research, Public Relations, Program Management, Analysis and more, Eleanor Taylor contributes valuable insights to the industry. Eleanor Taylor has 2 emails and 1 mobile phone number on RocketReach.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:
- Identify the security risks of having untrained staff;
- Recognize the importance of understanding the training that is required of staff (actual vs perceived needs and level of competency for given roles and responsibilities);
- Select what types of training and certifications are out there and who they are applicable to;
- Identify where can someone find training resources.
