Cyber Attack!

In this immersive cybersecurity and IT management simulation, learners step into the role of a Chief Technology Officer responding to a real-time cyberattack on a major online retailer. The experience challenges participants to manage conflicting priorities — from diagnosing technical failures to preserving business continuity, reputation, and legal compliance.

Through a series of decisions and evolving events, learners practice crisis management, decision-making under uncertainty, and cross-functional collaboration. The simulation models real-world digital threats and organizational dynamics, allowing participants to explore principles of IT governance, risk assessment, and communication strategies during cyber crises.

Theoretical underpinnings include systems thinking, behavioral decision theory, and organizational communication frameworks that emphasize rational problem solving and adaptive leadership under stress. Learners finish with a deeper understanding of crisis preparedness and digital resilience in contemporary organizations.