Cybersecurity programs must be tested on a routine basis. It takes significant time and effort to develop a cybersecurity program. The efficacy of a program is only theoretical until thorough testing is conducted. One of the most effective ways to test a program is by conducting tabletop exercises. Such testing can be conducted at any stage of program development, either to measure an adaptive program’s efficacy in responding to various scenarios, or to assist a nascent program in the identification of gaps in need of attention.
Is your organization truly prepared for a cyberattack or breach? Simply having a cybersecurity incident response plan is not sufficient to protect an organization. Industry experts strongly recommend running a tabletop cybersecurity exercise at least once per year. Practice makes perfect, and the result is often a more resilient response when it matters most — during an actual event.
The goal of a…