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We are pleased to announce the 3rd CIPRNet Master Class on Modelling, Simulation and Analysis of Critical Infrastructures.
The 2-day course will be held the 23/24 November 2016 at the Fraunhofer Institute for Intelligent Analysis and Information Systems (IAIS), at Schloss Birlinghoven in Sankt Augustin (Germany).
For more than fifteen years, computer-based Modelling, Simulation and Analysis (MS&A) of Critical Infrastructures (CI) has been a research topic and an investigation method in the multi-disciplinary field of Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP). MS&A is both an essential method for the analysis of complex CI systems and an additional means to train crisis managers in complex scenarios involving multiple CI. These MS&A applications provide increasing support and awareness for stakeholders.
The CIPRNet Master Class addresses the CIP community (professionals in crisis management at tactical level in Civil Protection; CIP researchers and experts from different research communities; stakeholders from Critical Infrastructures' operators), in order to familiarise them with MS&A of CI.
Its third edition will be delivered following a "module" approach:
• Module 1 (23rd November 2016): notions and theories regarding Critical Infrastructure modelling, simulation and analysis will be described in details. This module is particularly indicated for researchers and any professional needing a general introduction to and overview of the topic;
• Module 2 (24th November 2016, morning): 'what if' analysis with consequence analysis as a new capability for exploring different courses of action in simulated crisis scenarios, description of the training tool CIPRTrainer developed within the CIPRNet project by a team led by Fraunhofer. This module is particularly indicated for any type of audience, including CI operators and Civil Protection and serves as a basis for Module 3;
• Module 3 (24th November 2016, afternoon): Hands-on exercises with CIPRTrainer in small crisis management teams. This module is particularly indicated for professionals in crisis management at tactical level in Civil Protection. Prior participation in Module 2 would be beneficial.
Experts from the multi-disciplinary FP7 network CIPRNet will give the presentations. Please find attached the detailed programme of the 3rd CIPRNet Master Class.
The 3rd CIPRNet Master Class is a joint initiative of Fraunhofer IAIS and University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, within the European project CIPRNet — Critical Infrastructure Preparedness and Resilience Research Network (www.ciprnet.eu).
The participation to the Master Class is free but limited to a maximum of 40 participants for logistic reasons. Details about the event and the online registration form can be found here.
