Build trust in your defences through hands-on security testing
Don’t wait for a real attack to test your defences. Our incident response exercises replicate targeted threats to assess how well your detection, containment, and escalation processes work. These tests are customised to reflect your specific risks and team maturity, giving you practical insights that can immediately enhance your readiness.
- Simulate high-impact threats in a controlled environment
- Validate team decision-making, tooling, and escalation plans
- Pinpoint areas to strengthen before a real breach occurs
Details that drive readiness and improvement
Actionable results, not just scores.
Testing that informs what to fix – and how fast. We give you clear insights into performance, risk and roadmap – grounded in standards and realistic for your teams.
- Maturity breakdown by control area
- Realistic milestones and improvement timelines
- Clear linkage to frameworks like ISO, NIST or Essential Eight
How testing is planned and delivered
Why work with us
Frequently asked questions
Can Cythera help optimise our incident response plan post-assessment?
Yes. Every Cythera-led exercise includes a post-engagement report with actionable insights to improve your incident response and align with best-practice standards.
How is a tabletop cyber exercise different from live simulation?
Tabletop exercises walk teams through a hypothetical cyber incident to clarify roles and strategy. In contrast, live-play scenarios replicate real-time attacks to test actual systems, tools, and response readiness under pressure.
How often should we test our cyber incident response plan?
Tabletop exercises should be held annually or after significant changes to systems, teams, or your risk landscape. Cythera helps Australian organisations rehearse their response in realistic scenarios to improve readiness and resilience.
What is incident response testing and why is it important?
Incident response testing simulates cyberattacks to assess how well your team and processes can detect, respond, and recover. It's critical for identifying gaps, improving readiness, and ensuring you can minimise damage during a real incident.
Who should be part of a full incident response simulation?
Incident response simulations often include personnel from IT, cybersecurity, legal, HR, communications, and senior leadership. Exercises are customised to reflect your internal structure and decision-making roles.
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