Security Without the Complexity
Maximum Protection, Minimum Cost
Increased Confidence
Professional facilitation for
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Cybersecurity Incident Response Testing
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Business Continuity Plan Validation
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Crisis Communication Planning
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Multi-Department Coordination planning
Your Incident Response Plan Looks Great on Paper, But Will It Actually Work?
📋 Untested Plans You have incident response and business continuity plans, but you've never actually tested whether your team knows how to use them
🚨 Panic-Driven Responses When real incidents happen, your team scrambles and makes it up as they go because they've never practiced coordinated response
🔍 Hidden Communication Gaps Different departments have different ideas about who does what during an incident, leading to confusion and delays
⏰ Executive Expectations vs. Reality Leadership assumes your plans will work perfectly, but you know there are probably gaps you haven't discovered yet
🎯 Compliance Requirements Auditors and customers ask about incident response testing, but you're not sure how to demonstrate that your plans actually work
🤷 No Safe Way to Test You can't afford to find out your plans don't work during a real incident, but you don't know how to test them safely
You shouldn't have to wait for a real cybersecurity incident to discover whether your team knows how to respond effectively.
Practice Your Response in a Safe Environment Before Stakes Are High
✅ Identify gaps before they matter - discover communication breakdowns and process failures in a safe environment
✅ Build team confidence - your IT staff will know exactly what to do when a real incident occurs
✅ Test executive leadership - ensure decision-makers understand their roles and can make effective choices under pressure
✅ Validate your investments - confirm that your incident response tools and procedures actually work as intended
✅ Satisfy compliance requirements - demonstrate to auditors that your incident response capabilities are tested and effective
✅ Improve coordination - get IT, legal, HR, and executive teams working together smoothly during crisis situations
Experienced Facilitation That Reveals What Really Matters
I'm Nawab, and I've facilitated numerous tabletop exercises for IT leaders who needed to know whether their incident response plans would actually work.
After 30+ years managing real cybersecurity incidents, I know the difference between plans that look good and plans that work. My exercises are designed to be realistic but not stressful - your team will learn and improve without the pressure of a real crisis.
The goal isn't to embarrass anyone or prove plans are broken. It's to identify improvements in a safe environment so your team is truly prepared when it matters most.
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Every exercise is customized to your actual environment, threats, and business context. No generic scenarios - just realistic situations your team might actually face.
Success Stories
“Nawab’s a consummate professional with a strong focus on problem solving while at the same time securing the various components of the corporate infrastructure. In the past few years, he has leveraged his operational expertise to become an outstanding cybersecurity practitioner. Hire him, and you will see results combined with a vigorous and honest response to where your organization really is.”
- Ram Mohan, COO at Identity Digital
Reflections From IT Leaders Who Discovered Critical Gaps Before They Mattered
Why Smart IT Leaders Test Their Plans Before They Need Them
Compliance & Audit Benefits
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Demonstrate due diligence to auditors and customers
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Satisfy regulatory requirements for incident response testing
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Document continuous improvement in security capabilities
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Show board and executives that IT is proactively managing risk
Team Development Benefits
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Build confidence in team members who will handle real incidents
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Improve communication between technical and business teams
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Identify training needs before they become critical gaps
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Create shared understanding of roles and responsibilities
Business Risk Reductions
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Reduce incident recovery time through better preparation and coordination
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Prevent costly mistakes that happen when teams haven't practiced together
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Improve customer communication during service disruptions
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Minimize business impact through faster, more effective response
Strategic IT Leadership
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Position IT as risk management partner rather than just service provider
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Demonstrate proactive leadership to executive team and board
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Build organizational resilience that supports business growth
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Create competitive advantage through superior incident management capabilities
Common Questions About Tabletop Exercises
Ready to Test Your Plans Before You Actually Need Them?
Schedule your tabletop exercise planning call and discover how prepared your team really is.
In your planning call, we'll:
✅ Discuss your current incident response and business continuity plans
✅ Identify the best exercise type and scenarios for your objectives
✅ Plan participant involvement and exercise logistics
✅ Provide timeline and investment details for your specific needs
100% learning guarantee: If your team doesn't discover actionable improvements to your incident response capabilities, I'll facilitate a follow-up exercise at no charge.
