This episode of CISO Tradecraft, hosted by G Mark Hardy, delves into the concept, significance, and implementation of tabletop exercises in improving organizational security posture. Tabletop exercises are described as invaluable, informal training sessions that simulate hypothetical situations allowing teams to discuss and plan responses, thereby refining incident response plans and protocols. The podcast covers the advantages of conducting these exercises, highlighting their cost-effectiveness and the crucial role they play in crisis preparation and response. It also discusses various aspects of preparing for and executing a successful tabletop exercise, including setting objectives, selecting participants, creating scenarios, and the importance of a follow-up. Additionally, the episode touches on compliance aspects related to SOC 2 and the use of tabletop exercises to expose and address potential organizational weaknesses. The overall message underscores the importance of these exercises in preparing cybersecurity teams for real-world incidents.
Outline & References:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13Qj4MOjPxWz9mhQCDQNBtoQwrXdTeIEf
Transcripts: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yfmZALQfkhQCMfp9ao3151P9L2XcEXFm/
Chapters
#120 - Negotiating Your Best CISO Package (with Michael Piacente)
#119 - Ethics (with Stephen Northcutt)
#118 - Data Engineering (with Gal Shpantzer)
#117 - Good Governance (with Sameer Sait)
#116 - A European view of CISO responsibilities (with Michael Krausz)
#115 - The Business Case for a Global Lead of Field Cybersecurity (with Joye Purser)
#114 - One Vendor to Secure Them All
#113 - SAST Security (with John Steven)
#112 - Attack Surface Management (with Richard Ford)
#111 - Leading with Style
#110 - CISO Predictions for 2023
#109 - The Right Stuff
#108 - Show Me The Money (with Nick Vigier)
#107 - Consolidating Vulnerability Management (with Jeff Gouge)
#106 - How to Win Your First CISO Role
#105 - Start Me Up (with Bob Cousins)
#104 - Breach and Attack Simulation (with Dave Klein)
#103 - Listening to the Wise (with Bill Cheswick)
#102 - Mentorship, Sponsorship, and A Message to Garcia
#101 - SaaS Security Posture Management (with Ben Johnson)
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