Is Your Organization Ready for a Cyber Incident?
Join our expert-led Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercises to test your readiness, improve coordination, and build confidence before an incident strikes.
Tabletop Events - Winter / Spring 2026
Thursday, Feb. 5
SDAO Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercise
In partnership with OCCOE and the State of Oregon, join us for an engaging Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercise designed to strengthen your organization’s ability to respond to today’s evolving cyber threats effectively and collaboratively.
This Cybersecurity Tabletop Event is designed specifically for Special Districts and features realistic, high-impact scenarios that reflect the financial, operational, and reputational risks districts face every day.
Location: Seaside, Oregon
Seaside Civic & Convention Center
415 First Ave, Seaside, OR 97138
Why Tabletop Exercises Are Essential
Safe Environment Testing
Test your incident response plan in a safe, guided environment without real-world consequences.
Identify Gaps
Discover gaps in communication, coordination, and decision-making before they become problems.
Align Teams
Align IT, leadership, and public safety on roles and expectations during a crisis.
Meet Requirements
Satisfy cybersecurity insurance and compliance requirements with documented exercises.
Build Confidence
Build confidence across your team to handle real incidents when they occur.
Two Ways to Engage
1
Join a Scheduled Tabletop Event
- Participate with peers from other districts
- Share insights and learn collaboratively
- Convenient virtual format
2
Book a Custom Tabletop for Your District
- Tailored to your systems, team, and risk profile
- Delivered virtually or on-site
- Includes pre-brief, facilitated session, and debrief report
Participants & Activities
Engage Your Team!
Ideal participants for tabletop events include organizational members involved in IT, leadership, communications, legal, safety, and incident response positions.
Technology Directors & IT Teams
Superintendents & Assistant Supers
Communications & Risk Management
Safety & Emergency Preparedness Teams
School Boards (for policy-level tabletop variants)
Scenario-Based Simulation
Realistic cyber incident scenarios tailored specifically to K-12, special district, and local government operations.
Facilitated Discussion
Expert-guided conversations led by experienced incident responders who understand education environments.
Key Participants
IT, leadership, communications, legal, safety — anyone with a stake in incident response should participate.
Outcomes
Actionable recommendations, stronger team alignment, and documentation to support compliance requirements.
Trusted by Districts Like Yours
Proven Experience
Extensive experience working with K-12 and special districts across the country on cybersecurity preparedness.
Expert Methodology
Experts in NIST frameworks, incident response best practices, and tabletop facilitation techniques.
Partnership Approach
No fear tactics — just partnership, expertise, and actionable recommendations you can implement.
Ongoing Support
Post-event support to help you strengthen your plan and implement recommendations.
