Demonstration Case Study
This toolkit provides comprehensive methodology and templates for creating immersive cybersecurity case studies. To see the Cyber Dimensions approach in action, a complete (though intentionally short) demonstration case study is available that showcases all the principles and techniques described throughout this guide.
The CIRCUIT Case Study
CIRCUIT is a power grid cybersecurity incident that demonstrates the full Cyber Dimensions methodology. This case study features:
- Immersive fictional world with realistic organizations, characters, and technical infrastructure
- Authentic artifacts including emails, news reports, technical documentation, and social media posts
- Multiple perspectives representing different stakeholder viewpoints and ethical positions
- Realistic complexity requiring students to navigate competing priorities and incomplete information
- Flexible assessment supporting various educational contexts and learning objectives
The case follows cybersecurity professionals as they respond to a sophisticated attack on critical infrastructure, requiring students to analyze technical evidence, evaluate ethical implications, and make time-sensitive decisions under pressure.
Experience the Complete Case Study
Rather than including excerpts or partial examples in this toolkit, we encourage you to experience the complete rendered case study:
Access the complete CIRCUIT case study
This fully rendered demonstration shows exactly what students experience when engaging with a Cyber Dimensions case study, including all interactive elements, document collections, and assessment frameworks.
What You’ll Find in the Demo
The CIRCUIT demonstration includes:
- Complete narrative with realistic incident timeline and character development
- Authentic artifact collections showing how fictional documents create immersive experiences
- Assessment examples demonstrating various evaluation approaches
- Technical implementation showing Quarto features and styling in practice
- Student guidance materials including case briefings and assignment instructions
Connecting Demo to Methodology
As you explore the CIRCUIT case study, notice how it implements the theoretical principles and practical techniques described throughout this toolkit:
- Posthuman educational approach recognizing distributed agency across human-technology assemblages
- Material-semiotic practices where fictional artifacts shape authentic learning experiences
- Assemblage thinking creating coherent sociotechnical educational networks
- Realistic professional contexts that prepare students for cybersecurity careers
The demonstration serves as both a learning experience and a reference implementation, showing how the Cyber Dimensions methodology creates engaging, educational, and professionally relevant cybersecurity education. Continue through this book to find out how to create your own.