In RANT’s recent article about what CISO’s really need from a cyber crisis simulation, the Cyberbit platform is featured as the leading provider of a hyper-realistic cyber range that simulates a virtual Security Operations Center (SOC) with enterprise-grade networks, commercial security tools and live-fire cyber-attack scenarios. 

The article explores the challenges and expectations of cybersecurity leaders regarding crisis simulation exercises. It discusses the importance of such exercises in preparing businesses for worst-case cyber incidents and highlights the specific needs of CISOs in this area. 

Key Points 

• The Strategic Imperative of Crisis Simulations: CISOs recognize the value of crisis simulations in testing both security teams and executives. 

• Prioritizing Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effective crisis response requires collaboration across different departments and geographical locations. 

• Preparing for Unpredictable Threats: CISOs emphasize the need for simulations to address unforeseen challenges like malicious software updates. 

• Engaging Executive Leadership: Including executives in simulations is valuable but challenging due to potential micromanagement. 

• The Challenging Dynamics of the CISO’s Role: CISOs act as a buffer between the board and the security team, but their ability to do so effectively is often tested in crises. 

• Questioning as a Strategic Skill: The article highlights the importance of asking the right questions during a crisis as a critical skill for both technical and executive staff. 

• The Transformative Power of Simulations: Crisis simulations help build muscle memory for effective decision-making and improve overall organizational preparedness. 

In the face of an increasingly complex cyber landscape, crisis simulations offer a critical tool for CISOs to test and prepare their organizations for the inevitable. By focusing on cross-functional collaboration, addressing unexpected threats, and fostering a culture of questioning, CISOs can ensure that their teams are equipped to respond effectively to any cyber crisis. As the RANT article underscores, the ability to ask the right questions is not just a technical skill but a vital leadership trait that can make the difference between a successful recovery and a catastrophic failure. 

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About Cyberbit

Cyberbit provides hands-on cybersecurity education and training and addresses the global cybersecurity skill gap through its world-leading cyber range platform. Colleges and universities use Cyberbit Range to increase student enrollment and retention, train industry organizations, and position their institutions as regional cybersecurity hubs by providing simulation-based learning and training. The Cyberbit Range platform delivers a hyper-realistic experience that immerses learners in a virtual security operations center (SOC), where they use real-world security tools to respond to real-world, simulated cyberattacks. As a result, it prepares students for their careers in cybersecurity from day-one after graduation and reduces the need to learn on the job. Cyberbit delivers over 1000,000 training sessions annually across 5 continents. Customers include Fortune 500 companies, MSSPs, system integrators, higher education institutions and governments. Cyberbit is headquartered in the US, with offices in Europe, and Asia.