The federal government is taking advantage of crisis simulations to strengthen cyber security
In places like Arlington, Va.; Washington, D.C.; across the U.S. and around the world, a global cybersecurity exercise is underway designed to test the limits not only of the “network of networks,” but the ingenuity of the people charged with protecting it.
Welcome to Cyber Storm III.
This is the third time that the Department of Homeland Security, in conjunction with other federal agencies, is holding this global cybersecurity exercise. Previous Cyber Storm exercises were conducted in 2006, and again in 2008. For the first time, DHS will manage its response to Cyber Storm III from its new National Cybersecurity and Communications and Integration Center.
Involving not only government agencies, but also as many as 60 separate private sector companies, Cyber Storm is a massive crisis management exercise that aims to thoroughly test our country’s level of cybersecurity preparedness. As the above quote, from a Federal News Radio article, states, the Department of Homeland Security has actually constructed a headquarters from which to battle cyber threats, something that will surely be an advantage when we eventually do see a major Web-based attack. From that base, experts will face simulated crises that will put their skills to the test and help to strengthen existing plans.
Whatever business you are in, these walkthroughs are a crucial part of being prepared. Fully scalable from tabletop exercises to full on crisis simulations, taking this step is guaranteed to plug holes in your crisis planning.
The BCM Blogging Team
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