Are You Smarter Than an ATT&CKer?
Most breaches begin with small, overlooked behaviors rather than obvious attacks. In this interactive session, participants will analyze real-world scenarios using the MITRE ATT&CK framework and compete in a live Kahoot challenge to identify attacker techniques across the intrusion lifecycle. The focus is on recognizing attacker's patterns with a competitive twist.
Most breaches do not begin with ransomware or data encryption. They begin with repeatable behaviors such as phishing, valid account abuse, command execution, credential dumping, and lateral movement.
This interactive session uses the MITRE ATT&CK framework as a practical lens to analyze real-world attacker tradecraft across the full intrusion lifecycle. Through a live Kahoot-based competition, participants will evaluate scenario-driven questions spanning different phases of the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
Designed for both students and experienced professionals, this session focuses on operational thinking and detection alignment rather than memorization. A live leaderboard will reinforce engagement while maintaining technical depth.
Zaria Steele is a Security Analyst with four years of experience in security operations, threat detection, data protection, and compliance. She holds the Security+, CySA+, and CISSP certifications and is passionate about helping organizations strengthen their security posture. Through speaking and community involvement, she hopes to inspire aspiring cybersecurity professionals to take the leap into the field and continue growing their skills.
Chandler Miller, CISSP, is an Information Security Analyst with over 7 years of experience in the financial sector, specializing in security automation and cyber defense. As Vice President of Alamo ISSA, she is passionate about mentoring others, building community, and making cybersecurity more accessible. Through speaking and community involvement, she enjoys helping others discover the many opportunities cybersecurity has to offer.