Cyber Resilience Incident Response Tabletop Exercises Guide

This document is a guide titled 'Cyber Resilience: Incident Response Tabletop Exercises 2023', released by ArmorText and Crowell & Moring. It is designed for C-suite executives, in-house counsel, and incident response teams to enhance their organizations' cybersecurity preparedness. The guide explains the nature and importance of tabletop exercises, detailing three specific cybersecurity scenarios based on real-world incidents. These scenarios include a ransomware attack, unauthorized access to privileged credentials, and the potential loss of sensitive information due to an executive's departure. Additionally, the guide provides a toolkit for exercise planners and facilitators, covering topics such as incident response, business continuity, legal risk, and post-incident obligations. The document emphasizes the critical role of senior leadership in overseeing cybersecurity measures and adapting to evolving regulatory requirements. It also mentions a forthcoming webinar aimed at guiding executives in conducting these exercises effectively.