Houston, TX — January 28, 2025 — 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. The project, titled “Use of Gamification and Generative AI to Provide More Effective Training for Hazardous Conditions and Emergency Response,” aims to transform safety training through the use of cutting-edge technology.
EnerSys Corporation, spearheads the project lead by Russell Treat, President and Founder of and host of the Pipeliners Podcast. Mr. Treat also plays a crucial role as the Principal Investigator for the project. With his extensive experience in control room technologies and operations, Treat brings a wealth of knowledge to the initiative. His leadership ensures that the project aligns with industry best practices while addressing the critical needs of pipeline safety and emergency preparedness.
This groundbreaking initiative will leverage ThreatGEN’s AutoTableTop™ framework and agentic, generative AI to create an immersive, multi-player game designed to simulate real-world scenarios. The game will provide interactive training experiences that enhance team communication, improve response capabilities, and ultimately reduce the consequences of hazardous events.
Project Highlights
- Objective: Develop a multi-player simulation integrating generative AI and real-world pipeline event data to train teams for hazardous conditions and emergency responses.
- Technology: ThreatGEN AutoTableTop™ will serve as the foundation for the project’s development. Generative AI will dynamically generate realistic scenarios and injects, creating an emotionally engaging experience that anchors key learnings.
- Potential Impact: The project promises to revolutionize safety training by providing a scalable, immersive solution that reduces training complexity while significantly improving preparedness.
Anticipated Results
- Enhanced team communication during emergencies.
- Improved decision-making and response strategies.
- Measurable outcomes that ensure teams are better prepared for rare but potentially catastrophic events.
ThreatGEN’s Role
ThreatGEN’s President Clint Bodungen, will serve as the Technical Lead for the project. With expertise in cybersecurity gamification and generative AI, Bodungen will oversee the development of the simulation. Aaron Shbeeb, ThreatGEN’s Chief Software Architect, will act as Senior Developer, contributing his extensive experience in secure programming and simulation technologies.
“ThreatGEN is excited to collaborate with Enersys, PHMSA, and industry leaders on this innovative project,” said Clint Bodungen. “By combining our AutoTableTop™ platform, using agentic, generative AI, we aim to set a new standard for emergency response training that is not only effective but also engaging.”
Collaboration with Industry Experts
The project brings together a diverse Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) comprising experts from leading organizations such as Ameren, Chevron, Pacific Gas & Electric, National Grid, and more. Research guidance will be provided by Dr. Faisal Khan of Texas A&M University’s Mary K. O’Connor Process Safety Center.
About ThreatGEN
ThreatGEN® offers state-of-the-art cybersecurity simulation products that foster and enhance security discussions. The ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue platform provides an immersive, gamified experience from both cyber defense (Blue Team) and hacker (Red Team) perspectives. AutoTableTop™ complements this by offering automated incident response exercises, leveraging Generative AI to deliver limitless scenarios across various industries, all with minimal preparation time and effort.
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