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April 29, 2025 32 mins

Are you truly prepared for when disaster strikes? In this ByteWise episode, Daniela, Glen, and Brian draw on their front-line experience to demystify tabletop exercises and reveal their power to transform your organization's crisis response. Beyond theoretical discussions, they share hard-earned lessons from leading real-world simulations, including a recent large-scale ransomware exercise with over 100 participants. Listen in to gain actionable strategies you can implement today to stress-test your plans, identify critical gaps, and build a culture of resilience.

Key Topics:

  • Why Tabletops Matter: Discover how these exercises go beyond theory to expose hidden assumptions, pressure-test decision-making, and validate business continuity plans.

  • Incident Response Pitfalls: Learn to avoid common mistakes that can cripple your response, including communication breakdowns, ill-defined roles, and the urge to ""rush to recovery.""

  • Mastering the Tabletop: Get practical guidance on designing and facilitating effective simulations, from balancing participation to managing challenging attendees.

  • The Human Factor: Explore strategies for simulating the psychological and emotional toll of a crisis, a critical element often overlooked in planning.

  • From Exercise to Action: Turn lessons learned into tangible improvements by establishing a regular exercise cadence and implementing a robust follow-up process.

Who should listen?

This episode is a must-listen for technology, risk and resilience professionals, and anyone responsible for ensuring their organization's continuity of operations. Whether you're a seasoned incident responder or new to the field, our hosts provide the deep insights you need to level up your preparedness.

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