Workforce Development  

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.

Smart buildings and systems are becoming more mainstream in industry and within the federal government, with new benefits and implementation breakthroughs being identified on an annual basis. With more data collection, integration, interoperability, and functionality comes more risk with cybersecurity. This session will explain how to approach smart building technology with a focus on keeping your systems safe while also enjoying the benefits of new technology.