Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) Tabletop Exercises (TTX) Workshop by Tonex
- Duration: 3 Days
- Format: Instructor-led (Onsite or Virtual)
- Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Audience:
- Cybersecurity teams
- Electronic warfare operators and planners
- CEMA coordinators and command staff
- Incident response teams within defense or government organizations
This 3-day CEMA Tabletop Exercises (TTX) Workshop equips participants with the skills to plan, lead, and participate in cyber-electromagnetic incident response exercises. Designed around realistic multi-domain scenarios, the workshop combines role-based learning, collaborative planning, and expert facilitation to surface gaps in coordination, communication, and operational readiness.
Participants will rehearse coordinated responses to cyberattacks, EW threats, and communications disruptions under simulated pressure—improving interdepartmental synergy, confidence, and resilience.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Understand the methodology and objectives of CEMA-focused TTX
- Identify and define stakeholder roles in joint cyber/EW incident response
- Assess vulnerabilities in current response plans through structured walkthroughs
- Design and execute internal TTX events within their organization
- Strengthen communication pathways and decision-making protocols
- Apply TTX results to enhance SOPs, training plans, and technology investments
3-Day Program Agenda:
DAY 1 – Foundations and Framework
Theme: TTX Methodology + CEMA Integration
Morning
- Welcome & Introductions
- Overview of Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA)
- TTX Methodology: Design, Facilitation, Evaluation
- Key Roles in CEMA Incident Response
- Types of Exercises: Discussion-Based vs. Operations-Based
Afternoon
- Case Study: Review of a Real-World Cyber/EW Crisis
- Stakeholder Mapping Exercise
- Communications Planning: Internal and External Channels
- TTX Planning: Choosing Objectives and Scenarios
Workshop Activity:
Design your initial TTX concept (objectives, participants, outcomes)
DAY 2 – Scenario Building and Stakeholder Engagement
Theme: Customizing and Delivering a Realistic TTX
Morning
- Interviewing Key Stakeholders to Define Roles
- Integrating Policy, SOPs, and Compliance into Scenarios
- Writing Scenarios for CEMA Events (DCO, EW Attack, GPS Jamming, etc.)
- Creating “Injects” and Timelines
Afternoon
- Documentation Review: Identifying Gaps in Existing Plans
- Tools and Templates for TTX Delivery
- Group Exercise: Build a Full Scenario from Scratch
- Scenario Presentation and Feedback
Workshop Activity:
Draft your CEMA TTX script with custom injects and timeline
DAY 3 – Execution and After-Action Review (AAR)
Theme: Running a TTX + Lessons Learned
Morning
- TTX Facilitation Techniques
- Managing Role Play and Group Dynamics
- Simulation Run: Conducting a Mini-TTX (Team Breakouts)
- Mid-Exercise Role Checks and Adjustments
Afternoon
- After-Action Review (AAR) Framework
- Capturing Lessons Learned and Planning Remediation
- TTX Reporting Template and Metrics
- Wrap-Up: Readiness Assessments and Planning Your Next TTX
Workshop Activity:
Facilitate a condensed TTX scenario and present After-Action Recommendation