Exercise Logistics
In the 18th episode of our Whiteboard Wednesday video series, Rob discusses Exercise Logistics – when, where, technology, materials, security requirements, etc.
The Crisis Management Team’s (CMT) role during a physical event may vary depending on the scale and complexity of the emergency. Knowing what to do during such events is essential. In the early stages of a physical event, the CMT needs to be organized. Making timely and accurate decisions due to the team being well…
In an increasingly digital world, cybersecurity threats are on the rise. Businesses and organizations are required to align with various regulations and best practices to ensure the protection of data and digital assets. These regulations are stringent and ever-evolving in the United States, making compliance a complex and challenging. Tabletop exercises are often overlooked but…
As tensions continue to escalate between China and Taiwan, organizations operating in the region must prepare for the potential of a full-scale conflict. In such a scenario, businesses face the daunting task of evacuating their employees while maintaining continuity of operations. One effective way to prepare for this eventuality is through a tabletop exercise. The…
Active shooter incidents are on the rise in US, and your organization is most definitely at risk. Quoting FBI statistics, the National Fire Protection Association reports that “an average of 6.4 active shooter events occurred annually in the U.S. from 2000 to 2006. From 2007 to 2013, that average more than doubled, to 16.4. From…
As a CISO or technology leader, your organization’s ability to respond swiftly to incidents is critical. Most organizations struggle with their incident response tabletop exercises due to: Unrealistic Scenarios: Exercises that don’t accurately reflect real-world incidents lead to disengagement, reducing their effectiveness. Ineffective Evaluation: Poorly crafted tabletop exercises fail to properly assess the team’s ability…
In episode 12 of the PreparedEx podcast we discuss exercise objectives. One of the most important, if not the most important step, in the design and preparation of an exercise is to determine exercise objective(s). It is not unusual for individuals planning an exercise to want to begin by focusing on a specific scenario. While…
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