Quantum Dawn IV After-Action Report

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June 28, 2018

Quantum Dawn IV After-Action Report

SIFMA released the summary of key findings from its biennial Quantum Dawn cybersecurity exercise conducted over two days in November 2017 that brought together more than 50 financial and public-sector organizations and over 1,000 industry experts. Along with SIFMA, Deloitte Risk and Financial Advisory observed the simulation and prepared the After-Action Report with recommendations aimed to help the sector strengthen its readiness to defend critical financial services infrastructure from an array of cyberattacks and scenarios.

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