GITAC Joins Forces with Immersive Labs to Disrupt National Cyber Drills

Challenge

GITAC, a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing Georgia’s cyber resilience, sought to modernize national cyber crisis training. They aimed to replace outdated and costly methods like paper-based materials and tabletop exercises with a more innovative, digital approach. However, finding a customizable, hands-on solution that allowed realistic simulations across sectors was a significant challenge.

Solution

GITAC partnered with Immersive Labs, utilizing its Cyber Drills and hands-on labs to simulate a National Infrastructure Collapse scenario. Nearly 100 key stakeholders from critical sectors participated in the first nationwide cyber drill. This immersive exercise exposed gaps in crisis management strategies and encouraged collaboration across various sectors, such as government, finance, energy, and healthcare.

Outcome

The cyber drill was deemed highly effective, receiving praise for its realism and impact. It highlighted the need for improved decision-making, collaboration, and information sharing during crises. The National Information and Cybersecurity Center recognized the drill as an important step toward enhancing Georgia’s cybersecurity resilience and committed to continuing annual national cyber simulations.

Benefits

The immersive approach proved transformative, increasing cross-sector preparedness and resilience. GITAC and Immersive Labs helped shift the cybersecurity culture in Georgia, fostering continuous learning and collaboration between public and private sectors. GITAC plans to expand the program with Georgian language-specific cyber scenarios, further enhancing the region’s cyber defense capabilities.

Conclusion

GITAC’s collaboration with Immersive Labs marks a significant advancement in Georgia’s cybersecurity efforts, setting a strong foundation for future public-private partnerships and national cyber resilience initiatives.

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