Baseline Questions for Tabletop

Question 1

How many cybersecurity tabletop exercises have you participated in over the past three years?

Accepted Answer

More than 5, 3-5, None, 1-2

Question 2

NERC CIP standards apply only to IT systems - not to OT/ICS systems like SCADA in the electricity subsector.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is mandatory for all remote access to critical cyber assets under NERC CIP-005-7.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

Which of the following is a primary goal of ransomware attacks targeting the electricity subsector?

Accepted Answer

Disrupting power grid operations to extort payment

Question 5

In past tabletop exercises, what was your primary role?

Accepted Answer

IT or cybersecurity team member, ICS/SCADA operator or engineer, Management or executive decision-maker, Other (compliance, legal, or external stakeholder) or have not participated

Question 6

In an ICS environment, what is a key difference between IT and OT cybersecurity priorities?

Accepted Answer

IT prioritizes confidentiality - OT prioritizes availability and safety

Question 7

Which of the following is a common vulnerability exploited by ransomware in ICS environments?

Accepted Answer

Unpatched software or firmware

Question 8

Which NERC CIP standard addresses remote access to critical cyber assets, such as those in a SCADA environment?

Accepted Answer

CIP-005-7 (Electronic Security Perimeter)

Question 9

Which of the following best describes a Transient Cyber Asset (TCA) in the context of NERC CIP and ICS environments?

Accepted Answer

A laptop or virtual machine used temporarily to manage ICS systems

Question 10

What type of tabletop exercise have you most frequently participated in?

Accepted Answer

I have not participated in a tabletop exercise, General cybersecurity (e.g., phishing, data breaches), Physical security or emergency response, Industry-specific (e.g., electricity subsector, ICS-focused)

Baseline Questions for Tabletop

Questions 10

Baseline Questions for Tabletop

Questions 10