This bonus article explores the psychology behind cyber incident exercises, focusing on how different formats—live-play vs. table-top—encourage unique learning outcomes. Live-play exercises build practical skills through real-time simulation, while table-top exercises foster critical thinking and strategy. Learn how aligning exercise format with learning goals enhances organisational resilience.

In the fifth article of our cyber incident exercise series, we highlight the value of ongoing exercise programmes to build operational resilience. Regular exercises, integrated within a broader resilience strategy, enhance efficiency, continuity, and measurable outcomes. Discover how programmatic exercising helps organisations adapt, improves incident response, and strengthens resilience over time.

In part four of our cyber incident exercise series, we examine executive-focused exercises. Designed to prepare leaders for cyber crisis management, these exercises emphasize strategic communication and decision-making under pressure. Table-top formats are ideal, balancing technical fidelity with time-efficient engagement. Learn why effective communication and rapport with executives are essential for impactful exercises.

In part two of our cyber incident exercise series, we explore how format and level choices impact an exercise's effectiveness. Learn the differences between table-top and live-play formats, and how exercises at board, managerial, and operational levels target distinct objectives.

Our third post on exercising: scenario design. Crafting realistic scenarios is vital to test cyber response effectively, requiring an understanding of the organisation’s threat environment, internal structure, and technical capabilities. Discover why organisations benefit from external expertise to ensure scenarios are credible, intelligence-led, and tailored to unique challenges.

Explore the importance of cyber incident exercises for organisational resilience. This guide for executives covers why exercises are essential for testing response capabilities, meeting regulatory requirements, and fostering teamwork. Learn how to set objectives, establish metrics, and measure ROI. Tyburn offers tailored incident exercises to meet your goals.