Like many tabletop exercises, this particular simulation was designed to get participants to think outside the box, improve cross-team communications, and develop improved incident response capabilities by exposing blind spots.
Each team was made up of seven participants from public and private sector organisations, including former hackers, security consultants, and incident response execs. Unlike the 2025 edition of the event, the names and identities of those who participated was kept confidential this year.
Data leak on aisle two
As the target of this year’s “Enter the War Room” exercise, grocery retailer BlueCart has an AI-enhanced supply chain command centre, designed to provide visibility across inventory, logistics, and fulfilment. The system has a key role in keeping shelves stocked and deliveries moving.
