Managing Uncertainty Podcast – Episode #309 - Exercising more than Cyber Muscles

October 02, 2025 00:05:22
Managing Uncertainty Podcast – Episode #309 - Exercising more than Cyber Muscles
Managing Uncertainty
Managing Uncertainty Podcast – Episode #309 - Exercising more than Cyber Muscles

Oct 02 2025 | 00:05:22

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Show Notes

Too many organizations treat crisis exercises as one-dimensional drills focused on ransomware and cybersecurity. While those scenarios are critical, they don’t prepare leaders for the full spectrum of disruptions that can impact operations, reputation, and people. In this episode, Bryan Strawser breaks down why your exercise program can’t live on cyber alone. He explores what’s missing when organizations over-index on ransomware, why exercising “other muscles” matters for true resilience, and how to build a balanced exercise program that strengthens decision-making, executive presence, and cross-functional coordination. If your crisis playbook feels stuck in a cyber-only loop, this episode is your roadmap …

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