TABLETOP EXERCISE
WHAT IS A TABLETOP EXERCISE?
Incident Response Tabletop Exercises are an important form of organizational training.
The purpose of the tabletop exercise is to validate the existing Information Security Incident Response Plan and identify its strengths and weaknesses. Conducting these exercises promotes changes in attitudes and perceptions. Tabletop exercises enhance an organization’s overall cyber response posture by improving the collective decision-making process of participating teams and stakeholders.
The objectives of the incident response tabletop exercise include the following:
- Understand roles and responsibilities during an incident.
- Maximize utilization of the tools and resources that you have at your disposal to support the incident management processes.
- Exercise the decision-making process invoked when incidents occur.
OUR APPROACH
Before testing your Incident Response Plan with technical and/or executive staff, RedLegg’s expert facilitator will begin the process with a kick-off call. We will get to know you, your staff, your technologies, and your operations.
Our expert facilitator will then meet with you to conduct the Tabletop Exercise. The facilitator will then compile research and notes to guide your response team through the events of a customized attack scenario. During the four-hour session with your staff, our facilitator will present a simulated, custom-tailored scenario, with prompts, in order to observe your team’s communication and ability to execute the IR Plan during a major security incident.
We typically offer two exercise tracks: one for technical staff and one for technical staff with executive leadership. We see best results when a business first tests their technical staff, then tests technical and executive teams together.
Another general rule of thumb is to regularly conduct tabletop exercise at least annually to ensure your team’s response adapts to changing environments, technologies, staff, regulatory, and industry landscapes.
After the exercise, our facilitator debriefs your team in a Hot Wash. Then, we follow-up once again to review notes and offer further feedback to help bolster your security posture and response.
Our Tabletop Exercise Process
We follow a comprehensive approach to ensure your organization is prepared for any security incident
Planning & Preparation
We work with your team to design realistic scenarios tailored to your organization’s specific needs and risks.
Conducting the Exercise
Facilitated sessions where participants discuss and work through simulated security incidents in a controlled environment.
Review & Improvement
Detailed analysis of the exercise results with actionable recommendations to strengthen your incident response plan.
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