Sessions of 2026 Connection Conference: Paul Wagner
Mr. Wagner, Paul
Professor of Practice
Dr. Paul Wagner is a Professor of Practice in the Cyber Operations program at the University of Arizona (U of A). Paul is the director of U of A’s Arizona Cybersecurity Academy which focuses on K-20 education initiatives, workforce development, and community outreach and awareness. He is also the director of the Arizona Cybersecurity Clinic which provides student experiential learning and cybersecurity support to government and community partners. Prior to working with the University of Arizona, Paul spent 20 years in the Army where he developed his knowledge in computer networking and designing robust network architectures to support global operations in support of national and joint operations. In addition to his Ph.D. in Cyber Defense from Dakota State University, Paul holds over twenty technical certifications. His primary research interests focus on cybersecurity education, training, and workforce development.
Sessions:
[5553] Leveraging AI to Develop Unique Scenarios for Education
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Westin La Paloma
- Business and Marketing Education
- Information Technologies
This practitioner-led session highlights how the Clinic-in-a-Box model uses artificial intelligence to generate authentic, standards-aligned risk and vulnerability analysis scenarios for cybersecurity. Participants will explore how AI can create realistic scenarios and case studies focused on K–12 environments, small and medium-sized businesses, non-profits, and other underserved organizations—contexts commonly reflected in community-based work and internships. The session demonstrates how these AI-generated scenarios support hands-on learning, workforce alignment, and durable skill development through simulated client engagement, documentation, and communication of findings. While rooted in cybersecurity education, the framework is adaptable across CTE programs by emphasizing risk identification, assessment, and mitigation relevant to different industries. Attendees will leave with practical prompts, instructional strategies, and implementation guidance for scalable, low-cost scenario-based learning in secondary and postsecondary CTE settings.
