Boston College to host cyberattack simulation
NEWTON, Mass. (AP) — Cybersecurity experts from the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security will be at Boston College this week for a simulation of a cyberattack.
Technology experts from Boston College, California-based cybersecurity firms FireEye, Inc. and Mandiant, and legal experts will also participate in the event Wednesday. The mock incident will be followed by a discussion on the legal and technical challenges when responding to a cybersecurity incident.
More than 100 representatives from the commercial industry and state and local government sectors are expected to attend.