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Missed the live session or want to revisit the key takeaways?
Watch the replay of our insightful Fireside Chat where NYSERNet and a panel of cybersecurity leaders shared practical advice and real-world strategies for strengthening your institution's incident response capabilities through tabletop exercises.
Facilitated by Emilyann Fogarty, Chief Information Security Officer at NYSERNet, this dynamic session brings together a panel of seasoned cybersecurity leaders who shared their real-world experiences and actionable insights on incident response tabletop exercises:
Together, they explored best practices for designing impactful tabletop exercises, overcoming barriers to adoption, and building stronger, more resilient incident response strategies.
Key Session Points:
- How tabletop exercises differ from traditional emergency response drills
- Ways to design tabletop experiences that drive engagement and real outcomes
- Common barriers to adoption—and how to overcome them
- Strategies for securing executive support and demonstrating ROI
- Best practices for managing post-exercise outcomes and continuous improvement
This session offers a timely roadmap for institutions looking to move from reactive to resilient in their cybersecurity readiness.
Access the Resource
Don’t let your tabletop end at the table—turn insights into action.
Complete the form below to download “From Simulation to Strategy: Your Post-Tabletop Action Plan”—a practical guide designed to help you turn tabletop insights into meaningful improvements.
This resource walks you through six essential post-exercise steps, from conducting a debrief and gathering feedback to updating your Incident Response Plan and tracking progress over time. Whether you’ve just completed your first simulation or are refining a mature program, this guide offers a structured path forward.
Want support running your next tabletop?
📩 Contact us at membership@nysernet.org to learn more about NYSERNet’s Cyber Resiliency Tabletop Engagements.
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