The management team wants to assess the cybersecurity team's readiness to respond to a threat scenario. Which of the following will adequately assess and formalize a response within a short time?

The correct answer is C. Execute a tabletop exercise and document the performance results. A tabletop exercise simulates a threat scenario in a controlled setting, allowing the cybersecurity team to practice response procedures, evaluate readiness, and formally document performance and gaps within a short time frame.

Submitted by olafpl· Mar 6, 2026Security program management and oversight

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ASend a message to all IT managers and request formal action plans.
BCreate a bug bounty program and assess the findings.
CExecute a tabletop exercise and document the performance results.
DHire an external consultant to independently assess the cybersecurity processes.

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C
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A tabletop exercise simulates a threat scenario in a controlled setting, allowing the cybersecurity team to practice response procedures, evaluate readiness, and formally document performance and gaps within a short time frame.

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