Conducting engaging and realistic exercises are essential for adapting plans, policies, and procedures to the ongoing changes in your operations and newly identified threats. Preparing prior to an event significant increases the likelihood of an organization and its leadership to effectively manage an event and meet the expectations of continuing operations versus just-in-time crisis management. Our exercises help identify gaps in planning, communication, and coordination, and they provide a valuable experience for those expected to conduct a response. We offer various types of exercises that adapt to the maturity level of our client’s preparedness.
An Exercise Format to Meet Your Needs.
An Exercise Format to Meet Your Needs.
Types of Exercises
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Tabletop Exercises
Format: Participants gather for a facilitated discussion of a simulated threat-based scenario, exploring decision-making processes, coordination, and communication strategies.
Objective: To evaluate and validate response plans, identify areas for improvement, and foster collaboration among different agencies.
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Functional Exercises
Format: Simulates the specific aspects of a response. Participants practice their roles and responsibilities in responding to a simulated incident.
Objective: To evaluate participants capabilities to perform operational functions, communications, and coordination among internal and external resources.
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Communication Drills
Format: Focuses specifically on testing communication systems and protocols during an event.
Objective: To ensure that communication channels are effective, information is disseminated accurately and promptly, and interoperability between different agencies' communication systems is tested.
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Hazard-Specific Exercises
Format: Tailored exercises that focus on specific types of hazards, such as earthquakes, floods, wildfires, or hazardous materials.
Objective: To address the unique challenges posed by different types of threats and ensure that responders are well-prepared for the specific characteristics of each hazard.
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Cybersecurity Exercises
Format: Simulates cyber threats and attacks to test the ability to respond to and recover from cyber incidents.
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of cybersecurity measures, incident response plans, and coordination between the internal and external entities.
An ongoing exercise program helps ensure that our clients are well-prepared to respond to a wide range of threats, fostering resilience and minimizing the impact of various threats on their ability to operate.