Incident Response Tabletop Exercises: How CISOs Build Cyber Resilience Before Breach

Learn how incident response tabletop exercises help CISOs prepare for real cyber crises. Discover how to reduce downtime, improve communication, and build resilience through realistic simulations and crisis management strategies. Thank you to our sponsor for this webcast, Semperis! You don’t rise to the level of your plan you fall to the level of your preparation. Register for an upcoming SC Media webcast and learn how security leaders are preparing for the incidents they know are coming: https://www.scworld.com/webcasts/?utm... Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & Webinar Overview 02:00 - What is a Tabletop Exercise? 04:50 - Meet the Expert Panel 06:30 - Why Tabletop Exercises Matter for CISOs 09:30 - Prevention vs Resilience in Cybersecurity 11:45 - Real Incident Failures & Lessons Learned 13:00 - Why Simulation is Critical for Crisis Response 17:00 - Minimizing Business Impact During Incidents 20:00 - Communication Risks & Public Response 23:15 - Who Should Be Involved in Tabletop Exercises? 26:20 - Building an Effective Incident Response Team 30:00 - Leadership vs Technical Roles in a Crisis 33:00 - Common Mistakes in Incident Response 36:40 - Metrics That Actually Matter in Tabletops 40:20 - The Role of the Incident Commander 43:20 - Post-Tabletop Review & Lessons Learned 47:40 - Improving Processes & Decision-Making 51:30 - How to Get Started with Tabletop Exercises 55:00 - Final Takeaways & Expert Advice