How Incident Response (IR) Tabletop Exercises Strengthen OT Security Posture

This blog outlines six best practices for improving OT-focused cybersecurity incident response through tabletop exercises (TTXs): documenting network separation procedures; planning for sustained, multi-shift operations; establishing robust note-taking and intra-team communications; defining OT-specific incident thresholds; identifying and coordinating required OT-specialist roles; and fostering effective IT/OT collaboration. It emphasizes pre-planning, role clarity, and cross-functional engagement to enhance readiness without risking live industrial environments.