The Cybersecurity Game Master: From Role Playing Games to Tabletop Exercises That Engage and Inspire
Language: English
Published by CRC Pr I Llc, 2025
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- Title
- The Cybersecurity Game Master: From Role Playing Games to Tabletop Exercises That Engage and Inspire
- Author
- Dillon, Roberto
- Publisher
- CRC Pr I Llc
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- Brand New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1032998202
- ISBN 13
- 9781032998206
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- 0.46 kilograms
In today’s digital landscape, no company is immune to cyberattacks, making preparedness essential for any organization, regardless of size. Enter the world of Tabletop Exercises (TTXs), a cost-effective and results-driven approach to test cyber crises proactively. However, workplace dynamics can hinder effective participation as the fear of proposing wrong decisions and the apprehension of appearing less competent in front of colleagues can still stifle creativity, even during a simple exercise. This book addresses these concerns by injecting a fresh perspective, seamlessly integrating elements from Role-Playing Games (RPGs) into the design and execution of TTX scenarios to make them more engaging and fun. The Cybersecurity Game Master invites readers not only to master the TTX mindset but also to embrace it as a gamified experience, fostering a dynamic learning environment without the fear of judgment. By infusing fun into the serious business of cybersecurity, this book redefines TTX design, allowing teams to enjoy the process of understanding their company, procedures, and future challenges in a stress-free manner.
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About the Author
Associate Professor Roberto Dillon is an (ISC)² Professional Member, an IEEE Senior Member, and the author of six books published by A.K. Peters, CRC Press, and Springer. He holds a Master's and a Ph.D. degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Genoa, a MicroMasters Certificate in Cybersecurity from the Rochester Institute of Technology, and a Certificate in Higher Education Teaching from Harvard University.
Currently, he serves as the Academic Head for the School of Science and Technology at James Cook University's Singapore Campus, where he established a dedicated Cybersecurity degree program in 2020 and founded Southeast Asia's first permanent Computer Games Museum in 2013. Before joining JCU, he held academic positions in institutions such as The Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Nanyang Technological University, and the DigiPen Institute of Technology.
A keen supporter and developer of FOSS (Free Open-Source Software), his research interests focus on serious games design and on different areas of cybersecurity such as UEBA (User and Entity Behavior Analytics), OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence), and threat intelligence. As a professor and educator, he is also very passionate about enhancing capacity building for the next generation of cybersecurity experts in Southeast Asia by designing new curricula and innovative gamified training tools. Feel free to reach out via his homepage: https://robertodillon.nicepage.io
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