Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercise Planning and Execution Essentials
Master the art of planning and executing effective cybersecurity tabletop exercises with our comprehensive course. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service.Course Overview This interactive and engaging course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and execute effective cybersecurity tabletop exercises. The course is comprehensive, practical, and up-to-date, with a focus on real-world applications.
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercises
- Definition and purpose of cybersecurity tabletop exercises
- Benefits of conducting tabletop exercises
- Types of tabletop exercises (e.g., discussion-based, operations-based)
- Key concepts and terminology
Module 2: Planning and Preparation
- Defining exercise objectives and scope
- Identifying stakeholders and participants
- Developing an exercise plan and schedule
- Creating a budget and resource plan
- Establishing a project team and roles
Module 3: Exercise Design and Development
- Designing a realistic and engaging exercise scenario
- Creating injects and other exercise materials
- Developing a facilitator's guide and other supporting materials
- Conducting a pilot test or dry run
- Revising and refining the exercise based on feedback
Module 4: Exercise Execution
- Conducting the exercise: facilitation techniques and best practices
- Managing participant engagement and interaction
- Handling unexpected events or issues during the exercise
- Capturing and documenting exercise data and observations
Module 5: Exercise Evaluation and Improvement
- Evaluating exercise effectiveness: metrics and methods
- Collecting and analyzing participant feedback
- Identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes
- Developing a plan for future exercises
Module 6: Best Practices and Emerging Trends
- Industry best practices for tabletop exercises
- Emerging trends and technologies in cybersecurity tabletop exercises
- Integrating tabletop exercises with other cybersecurity activities (e.g., incident response, vulnerability assessments)
- Using tabletop exercises to support compliance and regulatory requirements
Module 7: Hands-on Project - Designing and Planning a Tabletop Exercise
Participants will work in teams to design and plan a tabletop exercise, applying the concepts and techniques learned throughout the course.
Course Features - Interactive and engaging: Learn through a combination of lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities
- Comprehensive and up-to-date: Stay current with the latest best practices and emerging trends in cybersecurity tabletop exercises
- Practical and applicable: Apply course concepts to real-world scenarios and projects
- Personalized learning: Learn at your own pace and on your own schedule
- Expert instruction: Learn from experienced instructors with expertise in cybersecurity tabletop exercises
- Certification: Receive a certificate upon completion, issued by The Art of Service
- Flexible learning: Access course materials on a variety of devices, including mobile devices
- User-friendly: Navigate course materials with ease, using a intuitive and user-friendly interface
- Community-driven: Connect with other participants and instructors through discussion forums and other community features
- Actionable insights: Take away practical knowledge and skills that can be applied immediately
- Hands-on projects: Apply course concepts to real-world projects and scenarios
- Bite-sized lessons: Learn in short, manageable chunks, with each lesson building on the previous one
- Lifetime access: Access course materials for a lifetime, with no time limits or restrictions
- Gamification: Engage with interactive elements and game-like features that make learning fun and engaging
- Progress tracking: Track your progress and stay motivated with course completion metrics and other tracking features
What to Expect Upon completing this course, participants will be able to: - Plan and execute effective cybersecurity tabletop exercises
- Design and develop realistic and engaging exercise scenarios
- Facilitate tabletop exercises with confidence and effectiveness
- Evaluate and improve tabletop exercises based on participant feedback and other metrics
- Apply best practices and emerging trends in cybersecurity tabletop exercises to their own organizations
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Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercises
- Definition and purpose of cybersecurity tabletop exercises
- Benefits of conducting tabletop exercises
- Types of tabletop exercises (e.g., discussion-based, operations-based)
- Key concepts and terminology
Module 2: Planning and Preparation
- Defining exercise objectives and scope
- Identifying stakeholders and participants
- Developing an exercise plan and schedule
- Creating a budget and resource plan
- Establishing a project team and roles
Module 3: Exercise Design and Development
- Designing a realistic and engaging exercise scenario
- Creating injects and other exercise materials
- Developing a facilitator's guide and other supporting materials
- Conducting a pilot test or dry run
- Revising and refining the exercise based on feedback
Module 4: Exercise Execution
- Conducting the exercise: facilitation techniques and best practices
- Managing participant engagement and interaction
- Handling unexpected events or issues during the exercise
- Capturing and documenting exercise data and observations
Module 5: Exercise Evaluation and Improvement
- Evaluating exercise effectiveness: metrics and methods
- Collecting and analyzing participant feedback
- Identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes
- Developing a plan for future exercises
Module 6: Best Practices and Emerging Trends
- Industry best practices for tabletop exercises
- Emerging trends and technologies in cybersecurity tabletop exercises
- Integrating tabletop exercises with other cybersecurity activities (e.g., incident response, vulnerability assessments)
- Using tabletop exercises to support compliance and regulatory requirements
Module 7: Hands-on Project - Designing and Planning a Tabletop Exercise
Participants will work in teams to design and plan a tabletop exercise, applying the concepts and techniques learned throughout the course.Course Features - Interactive and engaging: Learn through a combination of lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities
- Comprehensive and up-to-date: Stay current with the latest best practices and emerging trends in cybersecurity tabletop exercises
- Practical and applicable: Apply course concepts to real-world scenarios and projects
- Personalized learning: Learn at your own pace and on your own schedule
- Expert instruction: Learn from experienced instructors with expertise in cybersecurity tabletop exercises
- Certification: Receive a certificate upon completion, issued by The Art of Service
- Flexible learning: Access course materials on a variety of devices, including mobile devices
- User-friendly: Navigate course materials with ease, using a intuitive and user-friendly interface
- Community-driven: Connect with other participants and instructors through discussion forums and other community features
- Actionable insights: Take away practical knowledge and skills that can be applied immediately
- Hands-on projects: Apply course concepts to real-world projects and scenarios
- Bite-sized lessons: Learn in short, manageable chunks, with each lesson building on the previous one
- Lifetime access: Access course materials for a lifetime, with no time limits or restrictions
- Gamification: Engage with interactive elements and game-like features that make learning fun and engaging
- Progress tracking: Track your progress and stay motivated with course completion metrics and other tracking features
What to Expect Upon completing this course, participants will be able to: - Plan and execute effective cybersecurity tabletop exercises
- Design and develop realistic and engaging exercise scenarios
- Facilitate tabletop exercises with confidence and effectiveness
- Evaluate and improve tabletop exercises based on participant feedback and other metrics
- Apply best practices and emerging trends in cybersecurity tabletop exercises to their own organizations
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- Plan and execute effective cybersecurity tabletop exercises
- Design and develop realistic and engaging exercise scenarios
- Facilitate tabletop exercises with confidence and effectiveness
- Evaluate and improve tabletop exercises based on participant feedback and other metrics
- Apply best practices and emerging trends in cybersecurity tabletop exercises to their own organizations