Cybersecurity Simulation Engages Students in Madrid

• •22 students from Colegio San Viator participated in a cybersecurity simulation.
• •The simulation involved a mock cyberattack on a Spanish newspaper's website.
• •Kyndryl aims to address the cybersecurity workforce shortage by training underrepresented communities.

A cybersecurity simulation event took place at Kyndryl’s Security Operations Center in Madrid, where 22 students from Colegio San Viator participated in a mock cyberattack scenario. The simulation involved hackers hijacking a Spanish newspaper’s website, displaying a ransom demand and the word 'PWNED'. This event was part of a series organized by the Kyndryl Foundation to enhance digital skills among underrepresented communities. Students had previously learned about encryption, codebreaking, and vulnerability detection. The hands-on experience aimed to inspire students to pursue careers in technology. Kyndryl emphasizes the importance of building a diverse talent pool in cybersecurity, especially given the reported 68% workforce shortage in the field. The event was designed to be educational, encouraging students to focus on learning rather than finding the 'right' answer.