This webinar will provide a high-level, practical guide to developing and executing effective simulation exercises, equipping LAC region CSIRTs with the methodology and tools to proactively test their readiness against diverse attack vectors. This directly supports the LAC region’s digital transformation by strengthening its defense against cyber threats.

This webinar is designed to strengthen the cyber readiness of the LAC region by enabling participants to understand the strategic importance of simulation exercises for enhancing CSIRT capabilities and organizational resilience. A core focus will be on  

• learning to identify and categorize various types of attack scenarios (e.g., Ransomware, Data Breach, Supply Chain Attack) suitable for CSIRT drills 

• acquiring practical steps and methodologies for designing, executing, and evaluating these exercises.  

• Discussing Blueprint for CSIRT Simulation (design, scope, and objective setting),  

• Scenario Deep Dive (e.g., modeling threats like Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) vs. Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks),  

• Exploring common tools and technology utilized for managing and conducting these events. Ultimately, the session will guide CSIRTs through the post-exercise process of collecting Lessons Learned, documentation, and continuous improvement 

Speakers

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Target audience  

Open to decision-makers, technical leads, and cybersecurity professionals from the public, private, and academic sectors who are involved in the planning, establishment, or enhancement of Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs), this seminar is intended for participants from LAC4 member countries — Antigua and Barbuda, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Colombia, The Bahamas, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Estonia, Guatemala, Honduras, the Netherlands, Panama, and Uruguay — with a focus on cybersecurity, digital affairs and diplomacy.

Duration: 3h

Language: Spanish or English with simultaneous translation.

Format: Interactive online seminar featuring expert speakers and participant contribution

How to participate: Please register by February 6^th 2026 to the seminar via registration link:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6BrV2xJhR32tCxtORsI0Kw

NB! Participation is limited up to 50 participants per country on a first-come-first-serve basis.