Question 1

What is a crisis simulation?

Accepted Answer

A crisis simulation is a realistic, scenario-based training exercise that allows teams to practice responding to emergencies, cyberattacks, PR crises, or other critical incidents in a safe, controlled environment. Participants make decisions, coordinate responses, and learn from the outcomes without real-world consequences.

Question 2

What is a tabletop exercise?

Accepted Answer

A tabletop exercise is a discussion-based session where team members walk through a hypothetical crisis scenario, examining their roles, decision-making processes, and communication strategies. Unlike full-scale drills, tabletop exercises focus on strategic thinking and coordination rather than physical response.

Question 3

How long does a crisis simulation take?

Accepted Answer

Crisis simulations typically last between 1-4 hours, depending on the complexity of the scenario and the depth of analysis desired. Aegix allows facilitators to control the pace, pause for discussion, and extend or shorten exercises as needed.

Question 4

Who should participate in crisis simulation training?

Accepted Answer

Crisis simulation training benefits executives, crisis management teams, IT security personnel, communications teams, legal counsel, and operations managers. Any role that would be involved in responding to a real crisis should participate to ensure coordinated response.

Question 5

What types of scenarios can be simulated?

Accepted Answer

Aegix supports a wide range of crisis scenarios including cyberattacks and data breaches, ransomware incidents, social media crises, PR disasters, supply chain disruptions, natural disasters, product recalls, and workplace emergencies. Custom scenarios can be created for industry-specific situations.

Question 6

How does AI enhance crisis simulation?

Accepted Answer

Aegix uses AI to generate realistic, customized crisis scenarios based on your industry, organization size, and training objectives. AI also powers the expert debrief feature, providing detailed analysis of team decisions, grades, and actionable recommendations for improvement.