This afternoon workshop is deigned to complement the insights from the morning’s Confronting a Cybersecurity Incident: A First-hand Experience session. Attendees will have the opportunity to apply the learnings discussed through this interactive incident simulation.

Overview: This interactive tabletop exercise simulates a real-world cybersecurity incident scenario, allowing participants to experience the critical decision-making process in a controlled environment. Attendees will work through the breach lifecycle, from incident detection to response and recovery, alongside industry experts. Participate with peers of all levels from analysts to executives and see how your decisions impact the direction of an incident. There are no right or wrong answers, just an opportunity to gain experience, learn, and have fun.

Key Takeaways

Understand the steps involved in managing a cybersecurity breach from detection to recovery
Learn best practices for incident response and communication during a breach
Experience collaboration between IT, security, and business teams in a high-pressure scenario
Practice might now make perfect, but it does help us improve

Who should attend?

Whether you have experience dealing with cyber incidents or are just interested in learning more about the process of responding to an incident, this exercise offers something for everyone.
This session is essential for anyone involved in protecting research and education networks, offering practical advice and solutions.

Presenters: Kevin Parent (Director, ON-CHEC, ORION), ON-CHEC Support Team.

Cybersecurity Incident Simulation: Tabletop Exercise