Define success criteria
Define the single scenario objective and decision threshold for success.
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Free Ransomware Tabletop Exercise Kit
Customize a complete tabletop exercise for your industry and team size. Scenario, roles, facilitator guide, and capture templates — no account required.
Before You Start
Pre-flight checklist — complete these before the exercise to set your team up for a productive session.
Assign leadership
Assign one accountable incident commander and one communications owner.
Set decision points
Set role-specific decisions each participant must make during the run.
Write injects
Write three injects: initial alert, escalation, and executive pressure event.
Define triggers
Pre-define legal, compliance, and leadership escalation triggers.
Capture actions
Capture actions, owners, and due dates before ending the exercise.
Schedule follow-up
Schedule a 30-day follow-up to verify remediation closure.
Tell us about your organization
Select your industry and company size. We’ll customize the exercise for you.