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28 November 2025 / Jack Morris
Issue: 8141 / Categories: Features , Profession , Cyber , Cybercrime , Technology , Risk management
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This is a drill!

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Cyber resilience goes beyond documentation. Businesses should stress-test their response in real time, writes Jack Morris
  • Paper-based cyber response strategies often collapse in real incidents; real-time adaptability is essential.
  • Simulations sharpen instincts—immersive tabletop exercises train teams to make fast, coordinated decisions under stress.
  • These drills empower legal teams, boost insurer confidence and turn organisations into proactive cyber defenders.

When a cyberattack strikes, the disruption is immediate and the clock starts ticking. Whether it’s ransomware, data exfiltration or denial-of-service, organisations don’t have the luxury of leafing through manuals. Every second counts and every decision matters.

Despite the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber threats, many companies continue to place their trust in static, paper-based cyber incident response (CIR) plans. These documents may satisfy regulatory checkboxes, but in the heat of a live breach, they often prove inadequate. Plans that look watertight on paper can unravel in practice, especially when legal teams, IT and the board are suddenly thrust into a high-pressure, high-stakes environment.

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