Cyber Simulator
Matt Philpott
- Regions:
- Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Wiltshire, Dorset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, London, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional, Charity
- Fee:
- Expensed
- Category:
- Science
- Updated:
- 19th May 2024
- Tagged:
- Cyber | Technology
Cyber Simulator allows participants to take on the role of the senior leadership in the IT function of the Department of Monetary Affairs. It is designed to follow the 7 stages of the cyber kill chain developed by Lockheed Martin and brings in research by the US Department of Homeland Security, various cyber specialist incident companies and real-life public examples.
At each stage various aspects of a building cyber issue are exposed, allowing the participants to vote on decisions that need to be made. The decisions are made under a time limit of a few minutes via slido and decide what actions are taken, and the repercussions as a result. Culminating in a full-blown ransomware attack the participants must make some tough decisions that ultimately could result in them losing their job, or the departments data.
The outcome, other than high blood pressure and a raised heart rate, is to put a real-life example of a cyber incident against a known kill chain approach.
Views: 521 | Enquiries: 1About Matt Philpott
Matthew Philpott is the Executive Director of Technology at NHS England, where he leads a dynamic team of approximately 750 professionals delivering mission-critical digital, data and technology services across one of the world’s largest healthcare systems.
Over a distinguished career spanning both public service and private sector leadership, he has driven transformative initiatives at organisations including the Home Office and Telstra, consistently advancing cloud services, infrastructure and enterprise technology operations. A strategic innovator and hands-on executive, Matt’s expertise in digital transformation and operational resilience underpins his commitment to sustainable change in complex environments.
He holds an MA in Computer and Business Studies from the University of Portsmouth and is a fellow of the British Computer Society, the Institution of Engineering and Technology, and the Chartered Management Institute.
Beyond his professional responsibilities, he serves as the National DDaT Advisor for St John Ambulance – the UK’s leading first aid charity – underscoring his enduring dedication to public service and community well-being.
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