What is Cyber Drill?
A cyber-drill is a planned event and exercise where an organisation simulates cyberattacks, information security incidents and other type of disruption. Organisation will be tested by measuring the ability to attack, detect, and respond to a security incident (CIA).
What is the objective of Cyber Drill?
1.To measure readiness and capacity of cyber security team.
2.Testing the team readiness on collaborating with Blue Team, Yellow Team, DevOps Team etc.
3.Analysing the current skill set of the cybersecurity team to find any gaps and suggest areas for improvement.
4.Assessing and complying with regulatory and best-practice requirements.
5.Assessing and validating your organization’s plans for handling security issues.
6.Evaluating the skill level of Red Team
7.Evaluating the cyber capacity and capabilities of a SOC Team.
8.Evaluating your team’s readiness and response reflexes against cyber-attacks.
9.Testing the composition, communication and information sharing of internal and external teams, stakeholders, ecosystem partners, third parties and other entities
Cyber Drill Team Structure:
1.Exercise leader: Head of information security or an external partner
2.Leader of scenario work: information security expert or an external partner
3.Internal and external communications in the exercise: Communication expert or head of communication
4.Information management or 3rd party suppliers
5.Business unit representative
6.Service provider: Your cyber drill customers or your company your working with.
Cyber Drill Life Cycle
- Setup (Pre-Engagement): The scenario instructor ensures participating teams have access to the given scenario. This part depends specifically on the scenario delivery method, and includes instructor directions on downloading specifications, access to virtual machines, and answering participant questions related to scenario challenges and other related questions.
- Briefing (Information Sharing of the Setup): The scenario is introduced to participants by the instructor who explains the objectives of the scenario and participant expectations.
- Play (Cyber Drill Execution): Participants work on the scenario, carrying out the required tasks and addressing the different challenges a scenario may include
- Feedback (Post Engagement): The instructor provides a walkthrough of the scenario sample answers while at the same time taking the opportunity to provide feedback to the participants. It is recommended not to share the document containing the walkthrough until the walkthrough has been delivered by the instructor.
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Type of Cyber Drill!
Red Teaming: Offensive Tactics
Simulate real-world attacks and identify vulnerabilities before attackers do. Red Teaming at CyberDrill-X challenges your defenses and builds a stronger organization.
Focus Areas:
- Penetration Testing
- Social Engineering
- Scenario-based Attack Drills
Blue Teaming: Defensive Strategies
Get your defensive game on point with expert-led Blue Teaming exercises. Perfect for strengthening your team’s response capabilities.
Focus Areas:
- Incident Detection & Response
- Threat Intelligence Integration
- Defensive Playbook Refinement
Tabletop Exercises: Strategy Meets Execution
Dive into fun yet realistic tabletop exercises that let you strategize and act in a simulated crisis. Perfect for all levels, especially leadership roles.
Focus Areas:
- Decision-Making Under Pressure
- Crisis Communication
- Risk Management
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