Cybersecurity Results Month: What Are Your Plans?
With organizations worldwide turning their focus to cybersecurity awareness this October, we’re flipping the script! Say goodbye to Awareness Month and hello to Cybersecurity Results Month. It’s time to move from talk to action and start delivering real results, because simply raising awareness is no longer enough to tackle today’s evolving cyber threats. As we kick off Cybersecurity Results Month here at Immersive Labs HQ, we’re curious to know about your plans. How is your team promoting cyber resilience during October? How are you driving results? What programs have you run in previous years? What has worked and what hasn’t? We’d love you to share your insights and experiences with fellow peers and experts, and through that, contribute to the collective knowledge of the community. We’re looking forward to your thoughts!
🎄 Christmas Crisis Sim Showdown! Vote for Your Favourite! 🎄
Is it too early to mention the C word?... No, never! We're excited to announce that we'll be producing a brand new Christmas-themed crisis simulation, but we need your help to choose which one will make it to the top! Simply comment below with your preferred crisis sim scenario (A, B or C) and share why you think your pick deserves the spotlight. The winning crisis sim will be produced by our very own JonPaulGabriele and will be unveiled in December! Here are the contenders on the nice list: A) Christmas Tree-son 🎄 Cybersecurity nightmare at the North Pole! A disgruntled elf has leaked confidential data, exposing sensitive information about Santa's operations, the Naughty & Nice list, and what life is really like at the North Pole. The culprit has been identified, but their motives remain unclear. Can you manage the fallout, protect Santa's reputation, and secure the North Pole's digital infrastructure before Christmas spirit is irreparably damaged? B) Snow Way Out! ☃️ A freak winter storm has brought the world to a standstill. Businesses are closed, transport networks are ground to a halt, and communities are cut off. Can you coordinate emergency response efforts, ensure the safety of vulnerable populations, and keep essential services running in the face of this unprecedented weather event? C) Elf and Safety Crisis 🎁 A whistle-blower threatens to shatter the illusion of Santa's Workshop. Allegations of unsafe working conditions, unethical toy production, and overworked elves have surfaced, putting Santa's reputation and Christmas deliveries at risk. Can you investigate the claims, address the concerns, and restore public trust before the holiday spirit is extinguished? 🗳️ Now it’s your turn! Which simulation should we produce? Voting is open NOW and will end on Friday 8th November... Make your voice heard and make this a crisis-mas not to forget! 🎅✨
Did you Escape the Haunted Hollow this year?
👻 Boo! Earlier this month we threw open the creaking gates and invited you to Return to Haunted Hollow to take on 9 more spine-chilling labs designed to test your skills and sanity alike... but many of you conjured up your courage and tackled the challenge like ghouls rising at midnight. In total, 535 brave souls dared to venture into the Hollow, but only 47 emerged from the eerie gloom. As of now, we've witnessed over 2500 doomed attempts, with a mere 1200 miraculous escapes... these labs were truly terror-inducing. There are no treats this time around, it was just a bit of spooky fun. But let us highlight a few community members who survived to tell the tale... 🎃 First to Finish The unstoppable steven was the first community member to escape the Haunted Hollow despite giving everyone else a 2 day head start. 🦇 Fastest to Complete en4rab managed to flee in just 9 hours, the quickest of all community members. 🧛 Most Accurate A quick escape was not enough for en4rab! They were clearly unspooked as they managed to achieve a 97% accuracy rate... the highest of all community members. 🧟 Most Persistent A-Rai-Col braved the fear and despair and refused to give up , ultimately escaping after 14 attempts. Congratulations to all of our survivors. For those still trapped in Haunted Hollow, fear not! These labs will be lurking around for you to attempt again and again. Whether you're a seasoned crypt keeper of the cybersecurity world or a curious newcomer, there's a fright waiting for everyone in this immersive capture-the-flag experience! For those souls who embraced the horror and loved every spine-tingling moment, keep an eye on the community next week and be the first to hear the eerie whispers about our brand new Lab Challenge Series launching Monday 4th!
Phishing != Security Awareness
Dear IL Community, I wanted to express some thoughts about the challenge that organizations may face if they want to establish a cybersecurity culture, especially when individuals within an organization do not prioritize or care about cybersecurity. From my perspective, one of the main reasons it's tough to get a cybersecurity culture going is that people just don't see the potential consequences of cyber threats. They often don't realize how much of an impact a security breach can have or how important it is for them to protect sensitive information. This lack of interest can create a big vulnerability in an organization's security defenses. Would love to get your view and discuss the following things: How can we make cybersecurity feel relevant to every employee? What innovative approaches have you seen in creating a security-minded culture? Are current training methods truly effective, or do we need a radical rethink? Is it about the missing Leadership commitment? Do we struggle to demonstrate the tangible business impacts of cybersecurity? It would be very appreciated if you can share your thoughts and experiences! All the best - NerminLoved the Puppet Master's Revenge? Get ready for what's next!
The recording of Puppet Master's Revenge webinar is now up and ready for you to check out. Whether you missed it or just want to refresh your memory, it's all there for you, and if you're keen to dive deeper into crisis simulations, we have something just for you! This Friday, come behind the curtain with JonPaulGabrieleauthor of Puppet Master's Revenge, for our LIVE webinar, Crisis Ready: Mastering the Design and Execution of Simulation for Real-World Resilience This is a great chance to level up your skills to design and execute impactful crisis simulations, and also put your burning questions to our expert panel, featuring JonPaulGabriele TomBoyle & ClemCraven Don’t miss out— register your attendance, submit your questions, and we can’t wait to see you there!
