Cyber Resilience Test

What is Cyber Resilience Test?

It is a systematic and controlled assessment of an organization’s ability to prevent, respond, and recover from cyber incidents or disruptions. It involves simulating real-world cyber-attacks, incidents, or disruptions to evaluate the effectiveness of an organization’s cybersecurity measures, incident response capabilities, and overall cyber resilience posture. The primary objectives of a cyber resilience test are to identify vulnerabilities, assess preparedness, and enhance the organization’s ability to withstand and recover from cyber incidents.

The components of cyber resilience test

• Scenario Development
• Exercise Planning and Preparation
• Exercise Execution
• Data Collection and Documentation
• Post-Exercise Review and Remediation

The methodology of cyber resilience test

Planning and Preparation

Clearly articulate the goals and objectives of the cyber resilience test, including specific areas or systems to be evaluated

Scenario Development

Create realistic scenarios that simulate various cyber threats or incidents, ensuring they align with the test objectives

Test Execution

Execute the test by simulating the identified scenarios, either through live testing of systems, tabletop discussions, or a combination of both

Data Collection and Analysis

Document observations, actions taken, and challenges encountered during the test

Post-Test Review and Remediation

Review the test results with key stakeholders, including participants, management, and relevant teams. Discuss findings, observations, and identified areas for improvement

Documentation and Reporting

Prepare a comprehensive report that summarizes the test objectives, methodology, scenarios, observations, findings, and recommendations