Cyber Recovery Wargame - Anatomy of a Crisis - People's History Museum

Date:

Tuesday 12 May

Time:

9am – 2pm

Venue:

People's History Museum, Left Bank, Spinningfields Manchester, Greater Manchester M3 3ER

Systems have gone down. Customers are asking questions. The clock is ticking. What happens next?

The Anatomy of a Crisis Wargame series is a highly immersive, executive-level experience that explores how organisations respond to and recover from major cyber incidents.

This year we’re deconstructing high-profile cyber attacks and turning them into interactive scenarios so you can test your response and experience the consequences in real time.

 

Inside a real cyber crisis

Hosted at the iconic People’s History Museum, this session places you at the centre of a real cyber crisis. In 2025, major UK organisations including Marks & Spencer and Jaguar Land Rover – both widely regarded as having strong continuity and resilience capabilities – were left reeling by cyber attacks. How could it have happened, and how might the outcome have been different?

The wargame scenario is built from real events like these and reflects the scale, complexity and pressure of a major cyber attack. As events unfold, you’ll face the same challenges leaders faced at the time – limited information, competing priorities and a recovery shaped by early decisions. What would you have done differently? Would your organisation have fared better, not just in the first hours, but across the long tail of recovery?

Join us on 12 May at the People’s History Museum. 

What you’ll take away
  • First-hand experience of leading through a cyber crisis
  • Practical lessons from a real cyber attack that help build resilience across your organisation
  • A clearer view of what shapes recovery, from the first hours to the long tail
  • A stronger foundation for effective response and recovery

 

The experience also includes  
  • A panel discussion and live Q&A with industry experts
  • Networking opportunities with resilience peers
  • A private tour of the Museum

 

Who should attend?

This wargame is designed for leaders who carry responsibility for technology, operations, cyber security, business continuity, resilience or risk. If you’re part of shaping your organisation’s response and recovery, this day is for you. 

Crisis response is never a solo effort.  

To get the most from the experiences, we recommend attending with colleagues from across your organisation. Recovery only works when teams think, decide and act together. 

“The thing I found most useful from the wargame was how it put into perspective the complexity of dealing with a crisis. It was a good reminder of the importance of planning. 

Agenda

Time
09:00-09:30Arrival and welcome tea/coffee
09:30-10:00Introductions, context and plan for the day
10:00-10:45Wargame part 1
10:45-11:00Tea/coffee break
11:00-12:00Wargame part 2
12:00-12:30Expert Q&A panel
12:30-14:00Networking lunch & private tour of the museum

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