Download or read book Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercises written by Robert Lelewski and published by NO STARCH PRESS, INC. This book was released on 2024-10-29 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete start-to-finish guide for planning and delivering successful cybersecurity tabletop exercises. Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercises, written by veteran security consultants Robert Lelewski and John Hollenberger, is an essential resource for cybersecurity professionals and anyone tasked with enhancing their organization’s incident response capabilities. This comprehensive guide to tabletop exercise planning and delivery offers practical insights, step-by-step instructions, and real-world examples to improve your team’s ability to prevent and respond to cyberattacks. The book is divided into two main parts. In Part I: The Tabletop Exercise Process, you’ll learn: Why you should perform tabletop exercises and what their organizational benefits are Effective planning and logistics tips, including how to gain executive sponsor support How to develop realistic scenarios, injects, and storyboards Facilitation techniques to ensure active participant engagement Evaluation methods and follow-up activities The example scenarios in Part II include: Technical tabletops covering phishing campaigns, ransomware attacks, and zero-day vulnerabilities Executive-level exercises that focus on high-impact incidents Cross-functional cases such as physical security breaches, social media compromises, and insider threats With examples tailored for various roles, you’ll discover how to transform tabletop exercises from a mere compliance requirement into a powerful strategic preparedness tool. Whether you’re new to tabletop exercises or an experienced practitioner, this book provides proven insights to strengthen your organization’s cyber incident response capabilities and overall security posture.