Testing Cyber Resilience: The Role of Tabletop Exercises and CTF in Preparing for Real-World Threats

As cyber threats continue to evolve, organisations must go beyond traditional training and adopt realistic exercises that test both technical capability and leadership decision-making. SANS Tabletop Exercises (TTX) and Capture-the-Flag (CTF) simulations are among the most powerful tools for building cyber readiness across teams.

Join SANS instructor Tim Conway for an exclusive session exploring how organisations can use structured cyber exercises to strengthen incident response, improve cross-team coordination, and uncover hidden vulnerabilities before adversaries do.

Drawing from successful initiatives such as CyberStar and numerous country sector specific exercises, Tim will share insights into how large-scale cyber exercises create meaningful learning experiences and measurable improvements in organisational preparedness.

The session will also highlight opportunities for organisations in Japan and Australia to participate in regional initiatives designed to strengthen cyber resilience through practical exercise-driven experiences.