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Apr 28, 2026
AutoTableTop™ 2.1 Release: Multi-Stage Exercises, Free-Form Roles, and AI-Controlled Participants
ThreatGEN announces the release of AutoTableTop™ version 2.1, delivering the most significant capability upgrade. This release introduces a three-stage timeline system, free-form participant roles, AI-controlled participants, and exercise-type terminology enforcement – capabilities that bring AutoTableTop™ closer to replicating the dynamics of a real-world incident without adding cost or complexity.
Mar 5, 2026
ThreatGEN® Showcasing AutoTableTop™ 2.0 for ICS/OT at SCADA User Group as Tier 1 Sponsor
ThreatGEN® is proud to announce our participation as a Tier 1 Sponsor at the upcoming SCADA User Group March 31st Event in Houston, Texas. This exclusive gathering brings together operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) professionals from utilities and critical infrastructure organizations to exchange knowledge, tackle real-world challenges, and advance the state of OT cybersecurity practice.
Oct 16, 2025
AutoTabletop™ 2.0 Released: Incident Response Exercises with AI Innovation
ThreatGEN announces the official release of AutoTabletop™ 2.0, delivering unprecedented value for organizations preparing for cybersecurity incidents and crisis management scenarios.
Aug 1, 2025
ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue Version 1.11.25 Released: A Leap Forward into AI-Powered Development and Content Creation
Get ready for faster, more impactful updates from ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue! With version 1.11.25, we're making a profound shift to an AI-assisted development methodology, utilizing the same cutting-edge AI and LLM technologies powering AutoTableTop™ 2.0. This means more efficient feature development, richer content creation, and an improved user experience on the horizon. Learn how this transformative shift benefits you, our community!
May 12, 2025
Upcoming webinar – Strengthening Pipeline Cybersecurity, The Power of Tabletop Exercises on June 12
Join ThreatGEN and UTSI International for an engaging, one-hour webinar designed specifically for energy and pipeline industry professionals. Discover how modern tabletop exercises, powered by advanced simulation and generative AI, can transform your organization’s cyber resilience. Learn from industry leaders Clint Bodungen (President, ThreatGEN) and Shaun Six (President, UTSI International) as they share practical strategies, real-world scenarios, and proven methodologies for implementing effective tabletop exercises in pipeline operations.
May 8, 2025
AutoTableTop™ Version 2.0 Ushers in a New Era for Incident Response Exercises
ThreatGEN anounces AutoTableTop™ version 2.0, a major upgrade to its flagship automated tabletop exercise platform, with availability set before June 1, 2025.
May 5, 2025
Rockwell Advisory PN1633 Tabletop Scenario for AutoTableTop™
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2023-3595 and CVE-2023-3596 in Advisory ID PNI1633) has been discovered in Rockwell Automation’s FactoryTalk Linx product, which is widely used for industrial automation. The flaw allows for remote code execution and denial-of-service attacks, potentially giving attackers administrator-level access and control over industrial systems.
May 2, 2025
Agricultural Factory & Plant Red vs. Blue Scenario
The Plant Factory & Store is a sprawling, digitally integrated manufacturing environment (one of the largest in ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue version 1.x). It leverages advanced Industrial Control Systems (ICS), including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS), to automate production and manage logistics. The network map reveals a complex web of interconnected OT (Operational Technology) and IT assets, spanning from field devices and PLCs to business systems and remote access point.
Apr 4, 2025
Better Outcomes through Iteration with AutoTableTop™
Discover how ThreatGEN's AutoTableTop™ revolutionized incident response training in our latest case study. Using a realistic simulation scenario involving the Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa, teams demonstrated remarkable improvements across four iterative exercises. Participants tackled challenges like unauthorized PLC access and water pressure disruptions, refining their strategies to achieve a peak performance score of 95/100. Key advancements included enhanced firewall configurations, multi-factor authentication implementation, and robust public communication planning.
Feb 18, 2025
FRENOS and ThreatGEN Announce Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Proactive OT Cybersecurity Defense
FRENOS, the pioneer in autonomous operational technology (OT) security assessments, and ThreatGEN®, a leader in AI-powered cybersecurity simulation platforms, today announced a technology partnership integrating their cutting-edge solutions.
Feb 13, 2025
SolarWinds 2019 Scenario
Sometime around January 2019, hackers from a group known as SolarStorm gained access to SolarWinds' network using either a zero-day vulnerability in a third-party service or application, a brute-force attack or social engineering.
Feb 6, 2025
UTSI International Joins ThreatGEN Partner Program to Strengthen Pipeline Cybersecurity with AutoTableTop™ Simulations
UTSI International Corporation, a leader in Industrial Control System (ICS) cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection, has joined the ThreatGEN Partner Program as a Silver Partner. This strategic alliance leverages UTSI’s deep expertise in pipeline operational technology (OT) security and ThreatGEN’s AutoTableTop™ simulation platform to deliver cutting-edge cybersecurity tabletop exercises for critical infrastructure operators.
Jan 29, 2025
ThreatGEN Receives PHMSA Funding to Develop AI-Driven Pipeline Incident Team Training Platform
ThreatGEN, a leading innovator in cybersecurity gamification and simulation technologies, is proud to announce its participation in the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) R&D Project #693JK32410014POTA.
Nov 27, 2024
OT-ISAC and ThreatGEN Announce Strategic Partnership
The Operational Technology Information Sharing and Analysis Center (OT-ISAC), managed by GRF Asia-Pacific Pte Ltd, is pleased to announce a partnership with ThreatGEN, a leading provider of cybersecurity simulation solutions.
Oct 14, 2024
ThreatGEN® Welcomes Defend-OT as Gold Partner
Houston, TX (October 14, 2024) – ThreatGEN®, a leader in cybersecurity simulation and gamification-based training, today announced that Defend-OT, a Belgium-based operational technology (OT) cybersecurity firm, has joined its partner program at the Gold level. This partnership aims to enhance cybersecurity preparedness and incident response capabilities for organizations across the Benelux region. As a Gold…
Sep 10, 2024
ThreatGEN® Announces Partnership with Morgan Franklin Consulting
ThreatGEN®, a leader in cybersecurity simulation and gamification-based training, today announced a strategic partnership with Morgan Franklin Consulting (MFC), a prominent cybersecurity consulting and services firm.
Sep 5, 2024
Exciting Updates for AutoTableTop™ Platform
ThreatGEN announces updates and plans for AutoTableTop™ aimed at enhancing user experience and expanding capabilities for its clients.
Aug 13, 2024
ThreatGEN Announces New Features and Major Upgrades to AutoTableTop™ Platform
ThreatGEN announces major upgrades to AutoTableTop™ Platform and Products Features in August 2024 for upgraded customer experience.
Jan 9, 2024
ThreatGEN Announces the Launch of AutoTableTop™: The Future of IR Tabletop Exercises
Houston, TX (January 9, 2024) – ThreatGEN®, an industry leader in cybersecurity simulation and gamification-based training, today announced the release of ThreatGEN AutoTableTop™, a groundbreaking incident response (IR) tabletop exercise platform, redefining cybersecurity incident response preparedness. AutoTableTop™, powered by advanced generative AI, offers a fully automated, customizable, and user-friendly tabletop exercise experience. With unlimited scenarios and…
Aug 4, 2023
ThreatGEN CEO Featured in New Industrial Cyber Article on ICS Incident Response
Industrial Cyber features ThreatGEN Clint Bodungen in an article entitled "Need to Step Up Proactive ICS Incident Response Planning".
Aug 1, 2023
ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue Gets Major Upgrade
Red vs Blue v1.11 is here with game-changing updates! This major release adds scenario-based win conditions, new actions for both teams, improved staff management, and more. Cutting-edge AI integration coming soon too. Version 1.11 expands strategic options for the ultimate cybersecurity training experience. Learn more about the exciting new features!
Jul 24, 2023
AutoTableTop, AI-Powered Incident Response Training
ThreatGEN announced the launch of TableTop GPT, an AI-powered incident response training platform.
Mar 21, 2023
ThreatGEN Launches Live, Interactive Course on ICS/OT Cybersecurity with Clint Bodungen
ThreatGEN launches an interactive course by Clint Bodungen for learning ICS/OT with a pre-launch $199.99 value pricing.
Feb 21, 2023
ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue Selected for 2023 Industrial Cybersecurity Guide
ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue included in 2023 buyers guide for various industrial sectors and article from cybernews.
Feb 2, 2023
2023 – What’s New with Red vs. Blue
ThreatGEN is introducing new developments and improvements to its Red vs. Blue platform in 2023. The company has listened to customer feedback and is implementing value-added features such as updated pricing models, improved data analytics, CPE credits, and an advanced A.I. automated GRC system. ThreatGEN looks forward to an exciting year with new content, features, and exercises for customers to enhance their learning experience.
Jan 23, 2023
ThreatGEN welcomes Cyberwise as its newest partner
Cyberwise is ThreatGEN's newest GOLD partner within its growing partner channel designed to deliver results in tabletop exercises worldwide.
Aug 19, 2022
ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue eSports Event at ElevateIT Houston Technology Summit 2022
ThreatGEN is pleased to announce that our Founder, President & CEO of ThreatGEN Clint Bodungen will be presenting the "ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue Challenge" at the ElevateIT Houston Technology Summit on September 14, 2022. The challenge event will take place from 4 to 5 PM and will feature the ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue Game-Based Cybersecurity Simulation Platform, as an official Red vs. Blue Cyber-League Exhibition Match.
May 17, 2022
ThreatGEN Cybersecurity Skills Challenge at ElevateIT DFW
ThreatGEN is pleased to announce that our Founder, President & CEO of ThreatGEN Clint Bodungen will be presenting the "ThreatGEN Cybersecurity Skills Challenge" at the ElevateIT DFW Technology Summit on May 26, 2022.
Mar 15, 2022
Dr. Gerald Auger Joins ThreatGEN as Director of Cybersecurity Education
ThreatGEN Ups Its Game and Brings on Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development Icon, Dr. Gerald Auger
Feb 16, 2022
ThreatGEN wins best tech startup twice
ThreatGEN seizes the gold twice in one week as it announces that it won the Best Startup in Sugar Land, Texas from Hacker Noon and is featured in The Tech Tribune's 2022 Best Tech Startup in Sugar Land as well.
Jan 28, 2022
ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue version 1.7 released
ThreatGEN releases version 1.7 of its ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue cybersecurity gamification platform to production.
Oct 25, 2021
Latest ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue OT Cybersecurity & Incident Response Workshop Debuts at ICS Cyber Security Conference '21.
ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue cybersecurity gamification platform featured in the SecurityWeek OT/ICS Cybersecurity & Incident Response Workshop.
Oct 15, 2021
IT/OT Convergence: Come for OT, Leave with TO (takeout) webinar
ThreatGEN's Clint Bodungen joins Foescout, Cybersecurity Solutions, and Accenture in a webinar to talk about IT/OT convergence.
Oct 4, 2021
ThreatGEN at HouSecCon 2021
ThreatGEN is pleased to announce that our ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue cybersecurity gamification platform will be featured in the Capture The Flag (CTF) event and ThreatGEN will have a booth within The Village at the HouSecCon 2021 conference, THE Houston-area information security conference. Furthermore, Clint Bodungen will be presenting "Hacking the Cybersecurity Workforce (Especially OT)" on Thursday October 7 at 11:00 AM CST on Track 3 for ICS/OT in Salon F.
Jul 13, 2021
The Future of Cybersecurity IR Tabletop Exercises is Finally Here
ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue, Version 1.6 Launches with the Cybersecurity IR Tabletop Module HOUSTON, Texas (July 13, 2021) – ThreatGEN, a leading OT cybersecurity firm and creator of the ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue cybersecurity gamification platform, announced today the release of their latest update (version 1.6), and the official launch of the cybersecurity IR…
Jul 7, 2021
Preventing The Next Colonial Pipeline: Incident Response For OT Environments
webinar on July 22, 2021 @ 1 PM CST RSVP to save your seat & ask questions Cyberattacks can be particularly disastrous for OT environments, as we saw with the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack in May 2021. For companies that run OT (operational technology) environments, a cyberattack disrupts services and could damage critical infrastructure, forcing…
Jun 18, 2021
LOGIIC Selects ThreatGEN for Industrial Vulnerability Scoring Alternative for CVSS
Sugar Land, Texas (June 18, 2021) – ThreatGEN, a leading OT cybersecurity firm and creator of the ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue cybersecurity gamification platform, announced today that they have been selected by the Linking the Oil and Gas Industry to Improve Cybersecurity (LOGIIC) program, a collaboration of oil and natural gas companies and the U.S.…
Jun 9, 2021
SecurityGate.io Announces Strategic Collaboration with ThreatGEN
SecurityGate.io announces a strategic collaboration with ThreatGEN to extend deployment and services capabilities.
Apr 28, 2021
SiMPLY CYBER Red v. Blue Livestream
Gerald Auger, Ph.D. joined by Jon Helmus will be doing a live stream with Clint Bodungen playing ThreatGEN Re vs. Blue.
Apr 6, 2021
ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue 90-Day Features Roadmap
ThreatGEN announced today their 90-Day and 2021 features roadmap for the ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue gamification platform.
Apr 1, 2021
ThreatGEN Launches Project Deus Ex Machina to Solve Industrial Cybersecurity… With Robots
The birth of Project Deus Ex Machina to solve industrial cyber security
Mar 25, 2021
CTF Edition introduced for ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue
ThreatGEN announces the introduction of its ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue CTF Edition as well as its release of version 1.4.2. The new CTF Edition provides tournament bracket management. The new 1.4.2 update includes many performance improvements, localization support, and downloadable end-game report.
Mar 5, 2021
Blumira + ThreatGEN Roundtable: Cybersecurity Visibility for IT/OT Threats
Join Patrick Garrity, VP of Operations at Blumira and Pascal Ackerman, Managing Director of Threat Services at ThreatGEN, for a discussion on cybersecurity visibility across the organization.
Feb 17, 2021
Seminole Cyber Security Competition
ThreatGEN is pleased to sponsor Seminole State College of Florida's upcoming "Take Control of the Network" cyber security competition on February 25, 2021 at 5 PM EST using the ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue new Competition Edition.
Dec 7, 2020
Analytics, Mobile Platforms and New Features for ThreatGEN Red vs. Blue
ThreatGEN, an operational technology (OT) security firm, announces the upcoming release of statistics gathering & reporting, multiple new features, and platforms for its ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue gamification.
Nov 18, 2020
ThreatGEN full stack OT cybersecurity monitoring with Blumira
ThreatGEN, an operational technology (OT) security firm, announces their partnership with Blumira, an automated detection and response provider to deliver a full stack OT cybersecurity monitoring solution that helps define and monitor an organization’s cybersecurity posture as well as bridge the information technology (IT) / OT gap.
Nov 2, 2020
Seminole State College adopts ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue gamification
Seminole State College of Florida’s adopts ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue Education Edition in its Associate of Science Degree in Information Systems Technology.
Sep 9, 2020
ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue 1.4 has arrived
It’s official! The long awaited [ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue] 1.4 update has been released! This updated has tons of new features and visual enhancements that increase the player experience and overall depth of the game.
Aug 12, 2020
ThreatGEN's Bodungen at S4X20 on Ryuk in OT
Clint Bodungen video from S4x20 on Ryuk in OT. Clint was onsite in response to two incidents.
Jul 24, 2020
Blumira Podcast, Interview with Pascal
The NSA recently issued an advisory for critical infrastructure OT & ICS to be aware of an increase in threats, prioritize #cybersecurity defenses and take action to secure systems. Learn more about common threat vectors & #icssecurity challenges from Pascal Ackerman, author of Modern Cybersecurity Practices
Jul 20, 2020
A Game to the Rescue
Art Conklin, professor of Computer Information Systems and Information System Security says, "It will become a major part of our curriculum going forward, The whole problem-solving aspect is difficult to simulate in class. This game allows us to do that.”
Jun 23, 2020
ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue version 1.4 announced
ThreatGEN announced the upcoming release date for the version 1.4 release, a major “game changing” update, of their ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue gamulation – the world’s first online, player vs. player, computer game designed to teach real-world security.
Jun 16, 2020
Modern Cybersecurity Practices released
ThreatGEN celebrates the April 30, 2020 release of Pascal Ackerman's newest book – “Modern Cybersecurity Practices: Exploring And Implementing Agile Cybersecurity Frameworks and Strategies for Your Organization“,
Jun 3, 2020
Video Series starts with the Security Onion
In this video, Pascal walks through the process of installing, configuring and updating a Security Onion Appliance. Security Onion is a free and open source Linux distribution for threat hunting, enterprise security monitoring, and log management.
Feb 19, 2020
Archer News Network interview with ThreatGEN
On February 19, 2020, Clint Bodungen of ThreatGEN was interviewed on the Archer News Network, an interview focusing on the new details on a pipeline ransomware attack.
Jan 16, 2020
CyberCon Announces ThreatGEN as Title Sponsor
CyberCon, a CISO summit and cybersecurity workforce development conference for industrial utility, announced today it has partnered with industrial cybersecurity services and training firm, ThreatGEN. Clint Bodungen, ThreatGEN co-founder and lead author of Hacking Exposed: Industrial Control Systems, will serve as CyberCon’s industrial cybersecurity content advisor. CyberCon 2020, scheduled for March 30 – April 1 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif., is the must-attend, solutions-based cybersecurity conference series for leaders, decision makers and executives in the power and utilities industry, as well as those new to, or interested in a career in industrial cybersecurity.
Sep 5, 2019
World’s First Cybersecurity Training Game, Red vs. Blue
ThreatGEN, a cybersecurity training and services company based in Houston, TX, announced today the release of the world’s first online multiplayer computer game designed to teach cybersecurity – ThreatGEN Red vs. Blue.