We all think we’re safe
But what if we’re not?
Decrypt & Defend is an interactive simulation that tests your team’s crisis response against a realistic cyberattack. Could you manage a ransomware attack?
How it works
It’s more than training; it’s a high-stakes digital simulation of a full-blown corporate cyberattack.
YOUR MISSION
Participants are grouped into teams of 4-10 players and assigned to the crisis intervention team of ComCommer Inc., a fictional eCommerce organization.
As you’re confronted with a developing cyberattack, your team must make critical decisions that shape the outcome of the crisis.
CHOICES MATTER
The story evolves based on your team’s choices, testing your decision-making process and progressive insight as you navigate scenarios like:
- Managing the fallout from data leaks and reputation loss.
- An attack by the famed hacker organisation Lockbit.
- Urgent communications with media, employees, and stakeholders.
- The difficult decision of whether to pay the ransomware demand.
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The perfect defense
Move beyond theory and give your teams practical, hands-on experience
Realistic Experience
Simulates a real cyberattack, allowing participants to experience what to expect from a real crisis situation.
Insight into Weakness
The simulation exposes possible weaknesses in your current crisis management process and vision.
Boost Awareness
Participants experience the impact of a cyberattack firsthand and learn the importance of good preparation.
Safe Learning Environment
Mistakes can be made without real consequences, providing valuable room for learning and improvement.
Build Stronger Teams
The game is designed to encourage critical cooperation and communication within the team.
Gain Insights
Every action in the game is tracked and assessed, providing clear insights that can be used to improve your crisis response plan immediately.
Participants
A fit for everyone
True resilience is built together. The simulation is most powerful when it brings together diverse roles, demonstrating the value of cross-departmental collaboration.
All employees
Build a strong, baseline understanding of security best practices. This simulation teaches them to recognize their crucial role in the company’s defense. Every employee joins the human firewall.
IT & Security
Bridge the gap between technical response and business impact. This is a unique opportunity for technical teams to see their actions through the lens of business continuity and stakeholder management.
Sales & Marketing
Protect your brand reputation when it matters most. Sales and Marketing teams will navigate the difficult terrain of client communication and trust management during a high-stakes security incident.
Leadership
Sharpen strategic decision-making under pressure. Leaders will face the critical, high-stakes choices that define a crisis, learning to weigh financial, operational, and reputational consequences in real-time.
Documentation
Download resources
Get our materials to learn more about the simulation and share with your team.
DefendDecrypt_Brochure+Playbook.zip
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Cyber Crime – The Game
You come face-to-face with the hacker PhantomX. You’ll discover that humans play a crucial role — and that anyone can become a target of cybercrime.
Now it’s your turn to think like PhantomX. The game puts your employees in the shoes of the hacker. Not to harm, but to learn.
Level up your defense
Contact us today for more information about Decrypt & Defend and learn how it can fit into your security strategy.
