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PlayCISO
Practice cybersecurity leadership through interactive simulations
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An interactive platform where security leaders rehearse incident response, board reporting, and leadership interviews through simulations before facing them for
The nomination
PlayCISO: the homepage
PlayCISO is a simulation-first cybersecurity training platform where security leaders practice the most demanding aspects of their roles through interactive scenarios. Users run 25 incident scenarios across three fictional companies, each modelled on real breaches, with decisions graded against actual regulatory frameworks. The platform includes a War Room incident simulator with multiple game modes, a board report coach with AI feedback, live mock interviews with AI avatars across seven security roles and six industries, and three architect studios for threat modelling, architecture design, and design review. It also provides five integrated security scanners for packages, prompts, MCP servers, models and browser extensions, plus 120+ architecture diagrams, 25 templates, and free tools requiring no account. Every subscription tier provides access to the complete product.
Standout features
- War Room incident simulator with 25 scenarios across 3 companies
- Live AI mock interviews across 7 security roles and 6 industries
- 120+ interactive security architecture diagrams
- Free PCI DSS toolkit with QSA interview simulation
- AI bill of materials generator
Pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free tier includes security scanners (Prompt Scan, MCP Guard, Resume Review, Compress PDF), Budget Siege game, PCI DSS toolkit, CISO readiness scorecard, and learning library. Paid plans: $5 per week, $10 per month, or $40 per year. All paid plans include the full product with 7 bonus days added to
Questions
What is PlayCISO?
PlayCISO is a simulation-first cybersecurity training platform where security leaders and aspiring CISOs make interactive decisions under pressure and receive graded feedback. Core features include the War Room incident simulator, AI mock interviews, a board report coach, security architecture studios, and free security scanners.
Who is PlayCISO for?
PlayCISO is designed for security engineers moving into management, security managers preparing for leadership interviews, and current or aspiring CISOs who want to rehearse incident response, board communication, and compliance before doing it for real. It is used by security professionals across the US and internationally.
Is PlayCISO free?
PlayCISO has a large free tier including security scanners, the Budget Siege game, the PCI DSS toolkit, a free CISO readiness scorecard, and learning library content requiring no account or payment. The full product including War Room campaigns, studios, mock interviews, and board report coach requires a paid plan starting at $5 per week.
What free security tools does PlayCISO offer?
Free tools with no account required include MCP Guard for scanning Model Context Protocol servers, Package Scanner for detecting malicious npm and PyPI packages, Prompt Scan for red-teaming LLM prompts, Model Audit, Extension Scanner, AI BOM, and Resume Review. The platform also provides 120+ security architecture diagrams and a library of free courses.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes, you can cancel anytime from your billing page. Your access continues to the end of the period you paid for, including any bonus days.
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