Wendy Nather - Keynote: A Tabletop As Big As the World

Overview: Wendy Nather delivers the NorthSec keynote "A Tabletop As Big As the World," sharing lessons from decades of incident response on building organizational resilience.

Key Topics: Pre-approved communication templates for breach notification; decision frameworks for incident leadership; procurement challenges during active incidents; and cross-departmental incident preparation including insider threat scenarios.

Technical Details: Nather recommends pre-negotiating communication templates with legal teams and establishing decision frameworks before incidents occur. She shares anecdotes including imaging an inspector general's machine after hours and tabletop exercises for unexpected insider scenarios.

Takeaways: Incident response success depends on preparation, not improvisation. Organizations should pre-approve templates, establish decision authority, and practice scenarios involving unexpected personnel.