How AI Shapes Modern Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercises in 2025
Introduction to Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercises Cybersecurity tabletop exercises help organizations prepare for cyberattacks by simulating incidents. These exercises involve teams discussing and responding to hypothetical scenarios. They test communication, decision-making, and technical skills without actual system disruptions. The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity Artificial intelligence (AI) assists cybersecurity by detecting threats and analyzing data faster than humans. In 2025, AI tools support monitoring networks and identifying unusual activities. However, AI also introduces new challenges, as attackers may use AI to create more advanced threats. Changes in Tabletop Exercises This Year This year, tabletop exercises include more AI-related scenarios. Teams face situations where AI systems are attacked or malfunction. Exercises also explore defending against AI-driven threats and using AI tools during incident response. These additions reflect AI’s grow...