# Cyber Response Exercise > Live-fire cyber response simulations built on real-world threat intelligence to prepare teams for ransomware, phishing, credential compromise, and infrastructure outages when every second counts. *This content is available in full at: https://www.fixinc.io/disciplines/cyber-response-exercise* Fixinc facilitates live-fire cyber response exercises built on real-world threat intelligence, including ransomware, phishing, credential compromise, and infrastructure outages. Scenarios are customised to your systems, people, and sector. These are end-to-end simulations involving technical leads, security teams, communications, and executives. The exercises integrate with [Digital BIA](https://docs.fixinc.io/technology/business-impact-analysis.md) data to simulate cascading impacts across systems and functions, and include optional use of the [F24 platform](https://docs.fixinc.io/technology/f24.md) to test communications and coordination. Fixinc builds simulations with technical realism, threat recency, and multi-layered complexity rather than generic cyber tabletop sessions. Fixinc is one of the only providers in Oceania with government-cleared ITDR advisors and deep experience in regulated environments. Whether defending critical infrastructure or responding to a brand attack, the exercises prepare teams for real-world cyber events. ## Delivery Approach The Cyber Response Exercise follows a four-step methodology: 1. **Plan**: Agile, first-principles planning ensures a smooth rollout of your refreshed program 2. **Do**: Cyber Response Exercise is rolled out smoothly at your organisation 3. **Check**: Your Cyber Response Exercise is draft until validated through testing 4. **Act**: Your team and the Fixinc team will be ready when your Cyber Response Exercise activates in real-life ## Engagement Process ### Initial Consultation A link will be sent via email from the Advisory team to schedule a convenient time for a call via phone, Teams, Zoom, or in person. The 30-45 minute session will discuss objectives, answer questions about the approach, and address any queries. Proposal and quote are delivered within 24 hours detailing the scope of work. One week later, discussion of the proposal is followed by a final quote for signing. If not signed within five weeks, the engagement is paused. ### Delivery Phases **Review and Health Check**: All Cyber Response Exercise implementations start with a deep review of existing capabilities, setting benchmarks formed from best practice and ISO standards. **Design and Develop**: With involvement from your team as necessary, the Cyber Response Exercise component of your ITDR program is built to the highest quality available. **Validate**: Where appropriate, the new Cyber Response Exercise discipline is tested and validated, providing tangible evidence of capability and maturity to stakeholders. **Maintain**: A plan is built to ensure Cyber Response Exercise runs annually to maintain momentum. ## Additional ITDR Disciplines Expand your Cyber Response Exercise with related ITDR disciplines: - [ITDR Component Testing](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/itdr-component-testing.md): Tests individual ITDR components from backup systems to restoration protocols - [Disaster Recovery Training](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/disaster-recovery-training.md): Trains leaders, operators, and support teams to understand ITDR and their role in response - [ITDR Test Exercise](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/itdr-test-exercise.md): Simulates real-world IT disasters to test team response and identify breakdowns - [ITDR System Analysis](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/itdr-system-analysis.md): Maps infrastructure, uncovers risks, and provides visibility during disruptions - [ITDR Training](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/itdr-training.md): Turns ITDR knowledge into team-wide capability - [ITDR Business Impact Analysis Report](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/itdr-business-impact-analysis-report.md): Delivers structured reports from ITDR Business Impact Analysis - [IT Applications and Systems Mapping](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/it-applications-and-systems-mapping.md): Maps every application and system in your environment - [ITDR Plan Training for Technical Teams](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/itdr-plan-training-for-technical-teams.md): Trains IT and infrastructure teams on recovery plan execution - [ITDR Program Review and Audit](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/itdr-program-review-and-audit.md): Audits entire recovery capability including systems, people, and plans - [ITDR Plan Development](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/itdr-plan-development.md): Builds disaster recovery plans around operational reality - [ITDR Business Impact Analysis](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/itdr-business-impact-analysis.md): Focuses IT recovery on business-critical systems - [ITDR Threat Analysis](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/itdr-threat-analysis.md): Analyses evolving threat landscape to keep recovery plans current ## Frequently Asked Questions **How do we know when our Cyber Response Exercise activity is fully effective?** Success is validated through exercises, engagement, and outcomes. If the effort drives action, conversation, and continuous use, it is working. **What does the Cyber Response Exercise discipline involve when delivered by Fixinc?** Cyber Response Exercise is built to be clear, structured, and aligned with the Tungsten Diamond lifecycle. It is tailored to program maturity and backed by real-world application. **How is Cyber Response Exercise different from traditional approaches?** Unlike templated models, the work adapts to the client's sector, stakeholders, and risk profile. It is hands-on, flexible, and always validated. **Does Cyber Response Exercise link to other services or tools?** Yes. Cyber Response Exercise often feeds into other services like planning, validation, or digital tools. It is designed to integrate rather than sit in a silo. **What kind of outcomes can we expect?** Clients typically gain clarity, leadership alignment, and a measurable shift in preparedness through the delivery, regardless of their starting point. ## Case Studies - [OceanaGold](https://docs.fixinc.io/case-studies/oceanagold.md): How OceanaGold embedded business continuity into mining operations across multiple countries - [NTT](https://docs.fixinc.io/case-studies/ntt.md): How NTT responded to a high-profile global cyber incident in real time - [Optus](https://docs.fixinc.io/case-studies/optus.md): How Optus reset its continuity and recovery programs from exercise to execution --- **View this page online:** https://www.fixinc.io/disciplines/cyber-response-exercise For program inquiries: [Contact Fixinc](https://www.fixinc.io/contact) | info@fixinc.org | +64 800 349 462