Exercise Logistics
In the 18th episode of our Whiteboard Wednesday video series, Rob discusses Exercise Logistics – when, where, technology, materials, security requirements, etc.
In today’s increasingly digital world, organizations face a growing number of cyber threats. One of the most prevalent and harmful attacks is ransomware, which has the potential to wreak havoc on businesses and governments alike. To effectively combat these threats and minimize the damage, it’s essential for organizations to establish a strong cross-functional corporate crisis…
When the “Unlikely” Happens on a Tuesday Picture this. It’s 8:42 a.m. on a normal Tuesday. Your operations director has just taken a sip of coffee. Emails are flowing, systems are humming — and then, suddenly, they’re not. Finance systems lock. Customer support lines light up. A breaking news tweet tags your company in a…
What are Tabletop Exercises? Tabletop exercises are a form of interactive disaster preparedness drill. Instead of running the protocol for an emergency, participants gather around a table (physically or virtually) to discuss their actions and decisions during a hypothetical scenario. These exercises focus on discussion and problem-solving rather than physical response, which allows organizations to…
1. The Master Events Log The MEL (Master Events Log) is an essential document that can help the crisis team document the incident as soon as it starts to unfold. The MEL is a document that should be filled out by a scribe who usually is in close coordination with the crisis leader. The document…
As a tool, tabletop exercises, when run effectively and correctly, can be extremely impactful not just to the team, but for the organization. However, as a facilitator of these events, you only have one short window to attain interest and commitment for future sessions. This is a vital step in your journey to building a…
Advantages and Disadvantage of the Tabletop Exercise I came across some information regarding the main advantages and disadvantages of tabletop exercises. I decided to expand on the list based on my experience and knowledge of conducting these types of exercises regularly. The tabletop exercise is the most common kind of training exercise conducted by corporations…
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