As a Secureworks incident responder and a volunteer firefighter, the author has a unique perspective on incident response. This blog series highlights overlaps between cybersecurity tabletop exercises and firefighter training to prepare for emergency situations. 

Tabletop Exercises from a Firefighter’s Perspective: Conducting the Exercise

As a Secureworks® incident responder and a volunteer firefighter, the author has a unique perspective on incident response. This blog series highlights overlaps between cybersecurity tabletop exercises and firefighter training to prepare for emergency situations. 

Tabletop Exercises from a Firefighter’s Perspective: Creating the Content

Tabletop Exercises from a Firefighter’s Perspective: Identifying the Audience

Any organization can be compromised by ransomware and other security incidents, regardless of size. It is important to prioritize security, and outside resources can help when money and skills are limited.

No Target Too Small: How Small Organizations Can Improve Their Security Programs

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