Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercises, written by veteran security consultants Robert Lelewski and John Hollenberger, is an essential resource for cybersecurity professionals and anyone tasked with enhancing their organizationâ??s incident response capabilities. This comprehensive guide to tabletop exercise planning and delivery offers practical insights, step-by-step instructions, and real-world examples to improve your teamâ??s ability to prevent and respond to cyberattacks.

The book is divided into two main parts. In Part I: The Tabletop Exercise Process, youâ??ll learn
Why you should perform tabletop exercises and what their organizational benefits are
Effective planning and logistics tips, including how to gain executive sponsor support
How to develop realistic scenarios, injects, and storyboards
Facilitation techniques to ensure active participant engagement
Evaluation methods and follow-up activities
The example scenarios in Part II include

Technical tabletops covering phishing campaigns, ransomware attacks, and zero-day vulnerabilities
Executive-level exercises that focus on high-impact incidents
Cross-functional cases such as physical security breaches, social media compromises, and insider threats
With examples tailored for various roles, youâ??ll discover how to transform tabletop exercises from a mere compliance requirement into a powerful strategic preparedness tool. Whether youâ??re new to tabletop exercises or an experienced practitioner, this book provides proven insights to strengthen your organizationâ??s cyber incident response capabilities and overall security posture.