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Cyber Crisis Exercise

Test and strengthen the human element of your cyber strategy

 

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Cyber resilience depends on more than technology

Organizations invest heavily in cybersecurity technology, but resilience ultimately depends on how people respond when a crisis unfolds.

As cyber threats become more sophisticated and regulatory expectations increase, organizations must validate that their teams can communicate effectively, make informed decisions, and execute response plans under pressure.

80%

Of cybersecurity leaders lack confidence in their workforce's ability to manage future cyber attacks.

52%

Yet, 52% of organizations lack a comprehensive approach to preparedness testing.

Prepare your teams for the moments that matter most

Cyber Crisis Exercise combines Mastercard cybersecurity expertise, threat intelligence, and realistic simulation technology to help organizations evaluate and strengthen their crisis response capabilities. Simulations are customized to your threat landscape, industry, and business priorities, creating an experience that reflects the challenges your teams are most likely to face.

  • Intelligence-Led Scenarios

    Exercises are built around likely attack scenarios informed by industry trends, organizational priorities, and real-world threat activity.

  • Realistic Crisis Simulation

    Navigate complex cyber incidents that require coordinated communication and  action across technical and business functions.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Bring executives and practitioner teams together to evaluate collaboration and communication during high-pressure events.

  • Actionable Takeaways

    Receive a detailed post-exercise assessment including strengths, gaps, benchmark insights, and recommendations.
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How it Works

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1. Test

We develop customized crisis scenarios based on likely attack vectors, industry trends, threat intelligence, and your organization's unique operating environment.

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2. Learn

Executive, operational, and cybersecurity teams work together to navigate evolving events, make critical decisions, manage communications, and coordinate response efforts under pressure.

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3. Improve

Receive actionable recommendations, lessons learned, and improvement opportunities to strengthen preparedness, refine response processes, and build organizational resilience.

Key outcomes from every exercise

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  • Build Operational Readiness
    Validate incident response plans and ensure teams understand their roles, responsibilities, and escalation procedures during a crisis.
  • Strategic Decision-Making
    Evaluate how leaders respond when faced with limited information, competing priorities, and time-sensitive decisions.
  • Improve Team Coordination
    Identify communication gaps and foster stronger collaboration between business, technical, and executive stakeholders.
  • Build Muscle Memory
    Create repeatable experience that helps teams react faster and more effectively during real-world cyber incidents.

Learn More About Cyber Crisis Exercise

Explore our latest research on crisis preparedness and the human element of cybersecurity.
Cyber Crisis Exercising: The Way Forward
Cyber Crisis Exercising: The Way Forward
Discover how cyber crisis exercising enhances organizational resilience, enabling effective response and recovery during disruptions. Download the report now.
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Dive into our resources to uncover crucial insights through our detailed blogs and reports.

Why Cyber Resilience Breaks Down & How to Fix It
Why Cyber Resilience Breaks Down & How to Fix It
by RiskRecon
Learn why cyber resilience often fails and discover how ongoing crisis exercising can enhance your organization's preparedness and response capabilities.
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5 Key Takeaways on the Future of Cyber Crisis Exercising
5 Key Takeaways on the Future of Cyber Crisis Exercising
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Discover how cyber crisis exercising transforms organizational resilience by turning plans into performance, enhancing decision-making, and ensuring continuous preparedness.
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Why Most Third-Party Risk Tools Miss Critical Issues and What Enterprises Can Do About It
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Learn why many third-party risk tools fail and how a data-driven approach can enhance your vendor risk management for better security outcomes.
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