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OSinFinance Webinar: Cyber Incident Response Tabletop Exercises (TTX) - ControlPlane

March 07, 2025

Watch an engaging session in the Open Source in Finance Webinar Series, where ControlPlane's Francesco Beltramini shares insights on Cyber Incident Response Tabletop Exercises (TTX) enhancing the cybersecurity posture of regulated organizations such as financial institutions.

Speaker: Francesco Beltramini, Head of Technical Solutions, ControlPlane

The presentation covers an overview of TTXs, a recap of security incident response principles, and the significance of proactive preparation for cyber threats. Francesco shares insights from a TTX conducted at the Open Source in Finance Forum in London and discusses how to plan, structure, and execute a TTX effectively. There is also a focus on gaining executive buy-in and the broader operational resilience strategy.

The session concludes with details on upcoming TTX initiatives, including a scenario involving AI, and emphasizes continuous improvement and compliance.

SLIDES FROM THE EVENT:

2025-02-26 - Open Source in Finance Webinar Series - ControlPlane-8

 

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction and Agenda Overview

01:39 Francesco's Background and Experience

04:10 Understanding Tabletop Exercises (TTX)

04:21 Incident Response Fundamentals

07:09 Advanced Incident Response Strategies

10:25 Importance of Playbooks

11:55 Role and Benefits of Tabletop Exercises

15:17 Case Study: Last Year's TTX

19:07 Planning and Executing a TTX

19:24 Engaging Leadership and Stakeholders

23:36 Scenario Building and Real-World Application

27:09 Facilitating and Reviewing TTX

30:34 Continuous Improvement and Future Plans

31:39 Q&A and Final Thoughts

 

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