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[ Ransomware Simulation ]
ThreatScene’s Ransomware Simulation lets your organisation safely test its defences through a realistic, non-destructive ransomware attack. The exercise combines a technical simulation with a live tabletop session, engaging both IT teams and decision-makers in a coordinated crisis scenario.
This helps uncover detection gaps, assess response speed, and evaluate leadership decision-making under pressure.You gain clear insights, actionable recommendations, and proof of readiness for cyber insurance and business continuity planning.
[ What You Gain ]
Experience a ransomware scenario in a safe, controlled environment without impacting production systems.
Identify blind spots across detection, containment, user response, and executive decision-making.
Evaluate your response protocols and interdepartmental coordination under time pressure.
Engage technical teams and executive leadership in a single scenario to uncover alignment issues.
Demonstrate resilience maturity to auditors, boards, and cyber insurers.
Receive prioritised recommendations based on real observations, not assumptions.
[ How We Help ]
Controlled Ransomware Simulation
Launch a non-destructive, custom payload to trigger and test your detection and containment processes.
Live Tabletop Facilitation
Run a structured scenario with executives and key staff to simulate decision-making under pressure.
Attack Path Analysis
Assess entry points, internal movement, and potential targets within your network infrastructure.
Crisis Response Timing Metrics
Measure how quickly your teams detect, contain, escalate, and communicate across the organisation.
User & Executive Awareness Testing
Gauge preparedness and decision-making alignment across all levels — from SOC to C-suite.
Post-Exercise Report & Recommendations
Deliver a tailored resilience report including response scores, timeline visuals, and a clear improvement plan.
[ Our Methodology ]
A methodical process to deliver effective security outcomes for your business
Planning & Scoping
Define systems in scope, teams involved, and safety parameters
Simulation Deployment
Launch the controlled ransomware payload to test defences and IR workflows
Tabletop Facilitation
Guide a live scenario discussion with senior stakeholders to validate decision processes
Observation & Evaluation
Document actions, response timelines, and collaboration challenges
Post-Exercise Reporting
Deliver insights, findings, and a roadmap to strengthen your ransomware readiness
[ Frequently Asked Questions ]
Is the ransomware simulation safe for production environments?
Yes. The simulation uses a controlled payload that does not encrypt, propagate, or modify live data.
How long does the full exercise take?
- The preparation for the exercise requires 2-3 days.
- The official exercise (including tabletop) is approximately 4 hours long and requires onsite presence of our team.
What outcomes should we expect?
The results of this exercise offer a diverse range of insights into the incident response (IR) capabilities of an organisation. By immersing participants in a simulated cybersecurity incident, this exercise provides hands-on training and evaluation of both people and technical skills.
Moreover, it serves as an invaluable opportunity to raise security awareness among a broader group of employees, leaving a lasting impression that reinforces the importance of vigilance in safeguarding against cyber threats.
Following the completion of the exercise, a comprehensive report is delivered including Incident Response Procedure Assessment (Strengths and Weaknesses), Recommendations for Improvement, Risk Mitigation Strategies, and a Ransomware Playbook.
Who should participate in the tabletop exercise?
The tabletop session is designed for cross-functional stakeholders, including IT, security, legal, communications, and executive leadership, to ensure coordinated decision-making during a ransomware crisis.