A distributed Community Engagement Training Event designed for the Whole Community and offered as a capstone event following certification pathways in the Community Cyber Security Maturity Model (CCSMM). Participants (organizational and individual) practice and refine cybersecurity skills and procedures developed independently, within a coordinated training environment. Attendees work collaboratively to enhance preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities in an All-Hazards event.
Through interactive sessions and real-world scenarios, participants strengthen their ability to work as a cohesive unit, ensuring a more resilient and prepared community. The course design provides flexibility to tailor training to meet the community at their current CCSMM level.
Objectives
- Identify key community stakeholders and their roles in cybersecurity preparedness
- Demonstrate effective communication strategies for coordinating cybersecurity efforts among diverse stakeholders
- Implement a collaborative cybersecurity action plan that integrates contributions from community members
- Apply cybersecurity practices in simulated real-world scenarios
- Conduct, analyze, and improve individual and organizational cybersecurity procedures
- Evaluate effectiveness of current cybersecurity measures and identify areas for improvement
- Analyze impact of various hazards on community cybersecurity infrastructure
- Practice emergency communication protocols for cybersecurity incidents
- Coordinate response efforts with other emergency management functions to ensure a unified approach
Target Audience
Whole Community; emergency management; first responders, state, local, tribal and territorial government personnel; Community Leaders; nonprofit organizations; volunteers and community members; and other critical infrastructure stakeholders.