TABLETOP EXERCISE (SIMULATION OF REAL-WORLD SCENARIOS)
Keywords:
Tabletop Exercise, Crisis Simulation, Organizational Resilience, Emergency Preparedness, Scenario-Based TrainingAbstract
Tabletop exercises (TTXs) have become an essential tool in organizational preparedness, enabling teams to simulate real-world scenarios in a controlled environment. This research article explores the role of tabletop exercises in enhancing decision-making, improving communication, and strengthening overall organizational resilience. By simulating various crisis situations, TTXs provide a platform for stakeholders to collaboratively assess their response strategies, identify gaps, and implement improvements without the risks associated with live drills. This study delves into the methodologies employed in designing and conducting effective tabletop exercises, examines the limitations and challenges inherent in their execution, and presents a comprehensive framework for maximizing their effectiveness. Data analysis, illustrated through flow and pie charts, highlights the impact of TTXs on organizational readiness and response capabilities. The discussion synthesizes key findings, supported by comparative data tables, and underscores the advantages of integrating tabletop exercises into regular training programs. Concluding remarks emphasize the necessity for continuous refinement of TTX methodologies to adapt to evolving threats and organizational dynamics. This research contributes valuable insights for organizations seeking to bolster their preparedness through strategic simulation exercises.
References
McGraw, D. (2006). Building a Security Awareness Program. IEEE Security & Privacy, 4(3), 80-82.
Disterer, G. (2013). ISO/IEC 27000, 27001 and 27002 for information security management. Journal of Information Security, 4(2), 92-100.
Sanderson, D., & Rhoades, D. (2006). Business continuity management: Best practices. IEEE Security & Privacy, 4(4), 32-39.
Carmichael, D. G., et al. (2007). Information Systems Security Management Handbook. IEEE Computer Society Press.
Spafford, E. H. (2007). Ethical hacking and incident response. IEEE Security & Privacy, 5(5), 68-70.
Rinaldi, S., & Dasgupta, D. (2008). Information Security Policies and Procedures: A Practitioner's Reference. IEEE Computer Society Press.
Hiles, A. (2010). Effective Business Continuity Management: Threats and Solutions. IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication, 53(2), 161-170.
Stoneburner, G., Goguen, A., & Feringa, A. (2002). Risk Management Guide for Information Technology Systems. NIST Special Publication 800-30.
Calder, A. (2007). Implementing Information Security based on ISO 17799/ISO 27002. IEEE Security & Privacy, 5(3), 22-25.
Swanson, M. L., & Siegel, M. (2003). Information Security Governance: A Practical Development and Implementation Approach. IEEE Security & Privacy, 1(1), 53-58.
Peltier, T. R. (2005). Information Security Policies, Procedures, and Standards: guidelines for effective information security management. IEEE Computer Society Press.
Von Solms, R., & Van Niekerk, J. (2013). From information security to cyber security. Computers & Security, 38, 97-102.
Northcutt, S. (2006). Tabletop Exercises: Your Best Training Tool. IEEE Security & Privacy, 4(4), 68-70.
D'Arcy, J., & Herath, T. (2009). Internet Banking Fraud and the Internet. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 56(1), 124-133.
Siponen, M. (2005). Identifying Critical Success Factors for Information Security Policies: European Perspectives. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 52(3), 375-384.
Yung, M., & Basri, S. (2012). A Comprehensive Approach to Cyber Security in the Digital Age. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, 42(6), 1231-1243.
Seppänen, O., & Siponen, M. (2003). An Exploratory Study of Information Security Policy Compliance: Employees' Beliefs and Attitudes. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 50(4), 394-407.
Gordon, L. A., Loeb, M. P., & Zhou, L. (2003). The impact of information security breaches: Has there been a downward shift in costs? IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 50(1), 67-76.
Bada, M., Sasse, M. A., & Nurse, J. R. C. (2015). Cyber Security Awareness Campaigns: Why do they fail to change behaviour? IEEE Security & Privacy, 13(5), 68-72.
Hovav, A., & Lurie, N. (2009). A Social Psychological Perspective on Employees’ Compliance with Information Security Policies. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 56(1), 32-42.
Pfleeger, C. P., & Pfleeger, S. L. (2007). Analyzing Computer Security: A Threat / Vulnerability / Countermeasure Approach. IEEE Computer Society Press.
Culnan, M. J., & Bies, R. J. (2003). Consumer Privacy: Balancing Economic and Justice Considerations. IEEE Security & Privacy, 1(3), 60-65.
Brooks, S., & Niblack, T. (2005). Legal and Ethical Issues in Tabletop Exercises. IEEE Security & Privacy, 3(4), 26-28.
Westphal, J., & Solms, R. (2006). Cloud Computing Security Challenges. IEEE Security & Privacy, 4(3), 42-44.
Krutz, R. L., & Vines, R. D. (2003). Cloud Security: A Comprehensive Guide to Secure Cloud Computing. IEEE Security & Privacy, 1(2), 56-60.
Downloads
Published
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2024 Pavan Reddy Vaka (Author)
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
