Making CTI Cool!: Methods for Teaching Cyber Threat Intelligence Through Gaming

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In this talk, Bryan Quillen and Jibby Saetang will share their unique and innovative method of using a custom-built game to teach Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) to high school students, a demographic typically seen as too young for such advanced topics.

Bryan, a high school teacher in Louisville, KY, has breathed life into his cybersecurity classroom by using a CTI-focused game. His students aren’t just learning abstract concepts; they’re diving into the stories behind cyber attacks—who the attackers are, why they act, and how they operate. The opportunity to use the data to engage with the human aspect of cybersecurity has fostered a real passion for the subject.

Jibby Saetang, a former watch repairer turned security researcher, shares a similar journey. Jibby also fell in love with cybersecurity through the captivating narratives in the same game, discovering that understanding the purpose and context behind attacks can transform how people view the cyber world.

Together, they are collaborating with Bryan’s students to help them develop their own CTI-focused game. By approaching the content from this angle, these high schoolers are mastering concepts like the MITRE ATT&CK framework, the Diamond Model, and threat attribution—skills that are often considered beyond beginner level.

The key to their success is focusing on the stories behind the data. By understanding the technical side of cyber attacks as they investigate the ethical and personal implications, Bryan’s students have developed a genuine curiosity about cybersecurity that they will be able to carry with them well after they leave his class.

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SANS Cyber Threat Intelligence Summit 2025
Making CTI Cool!: Methods for Teaching Cyber Threat Intelligence Through Gaming
Bryan Quillen, Cybersecurity Instructor, Fairdale High School
Jibby Saetang, Security Researcher , Microsoft (GHOST) & KC7Cyber