When something breaks, blinks red or pings your team at 3:00 AM – every second counts. But in most organizations, those precious seconds get lost in the chaos of manual triage. People scroll through inboxes. Messages get missed. The wrong team gets tagged. iluminr Automations fixes that. Automations connect your monitoring, threat intelligence and communication...
To run scenario exercises people remember, design them for capability building. Focus on realism, immersion, and broad participation. Tailor scenarios to evolving risks, keep them short and build in reflection. This equips teams to respond confidently to fast-evolving disruptions – whether cyber, compliance, AI-driven or natural disasters. Picture This Your comms director’s phone lights...
From chasing cybercriminals to leading AI security strategy, Jason Rebholz has seen the evolution of digital threats from the front lines. A former CISO, incident responder, and now co-founder of Evoke Security, Jason brings a rare combination of deep technical insight and pragmatic leadership to one of the most pressing challenges of our time: securing...
Gamechangers in Resilience is a series where we spotlight leaders who are redefining how organizations think about risk, compliance, and preparedness. In this edition, we feature Eric Flick, whose career spans community banking, technology, and governance at Jack Henry. Eric shares his journey, from early lessons in risk-aware technology adoption to the philosophies that now...
Regulators Don’t Care What You Say. They Care What You Can Prove. In today’s regulatory environment, it’s not enough to say you ran a resilience exercise. It’s not even enough to gather the right people in a room and talk through a disruption. Regulators, boards, and executives expect evidence. Clear, defensible proof that your organization...
Regulatory frameworks are demanding enterprise-wide crisis response testing, but traditional approaches can’t scale. Here’s how leading organizations are solving the scalability crisis without sacrificing compliance quality. The Bottom Line: Scenario exercising is a top compliance priority for regulated organizations, but traditional long-form tabletop exercises can’t scale across modern enterprises. Immersive 30 minute scenarios maintain higher...
iluminr has been awarded the 2025 GRC Innovation Award in the Risk & Resilience Management Solutions category by GRC 20/20 Research, LLC. The award recognizes our Microsimulations platform and its approach to transforming how organizations build resilience capabilities and prepare teams for real-world disruption. What Sets Microsimulations Apart Traditional tabletop exercises often fall short. They’re...
By Marcus Vaughan – Cofounder, iluminr “That Microsimulation gave me goosebumps…” This weekend we had some fun. Well, if you consider Microsimulating a room of complete strangers in a severe but plausible event fun, then we had some fun. And I do. But this one was different. As 70+ sports, entertainment and equine professionals descended...
Most execs leave tabletop exercises feeling like they’re “covered.” Until the real event proves otherwise The Dangerous Comfort of a Clean Tabletop If your last tabletop exercise wrapped up with everyone nodding in agreement, sticking to the script, and finishing early – you might have a bigger problem than you think. Too many tabletop exercises...
We live in a world where the headlines don’t pause for the strategy offsite. Sanctions. Missiles. Infrastructure outages. Protest movements. In many parts of the world, geopolitical and digital instability are no longer abstract risks – they’re operating conditions. While organizations continue to make long-range plans, many are recognizing the need for something different: short,...
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Ravinder Singh Ravinder is a tech visionary with 20+ years of experience in resilience, performance, and security. A proven team builder, he’s passionate about solving complex problems and driving innovation through AI-native teams. Outside of work, you’ll find Ravi immersed in CrossFit, adventure sports, or exchanging ideas with fellow founders. |
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Sam Derradji Sami Derradji is a versatile leader in product management with a diverse background in edtech startups and global education leaders. As a generalist with expertise in design, product, and engineering, Sami combines strategic vision with hands-on skills. As the Director of Product at iluminr, he drives innovation and ethical impact across B2B SaaS and AI-driven learning platforms. A creative leader who thrives in complexity, Sami has successfully led transformative projects that reach millions and redefine digital engagement. His ability to simplify challenges and energise cross-functional teams ensures solutions that are not just effective but lasting. |
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Michelle Doan Michelle is a growth-centric marketing leader with over two decades of experience spanning the media, automotive, consulting, and technology domains. She has a proven track record of spearheading high-impact marketing initiatives that drive growth and deliver results. Michelle’s expertise lies in digital experiences and growth marketing across both the B2B and B2C landscape. |
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Jim Basey With over 25 years in the Tech industry, Jim has spent the last decade helping banks and fintechs build omnichannel onboarding and servicing solutions, becoming an expert in Open Banking and contributing to the evolution of the CDR framework in Australia. He specializes in scaling startups, driving tech strategy, optimizing processes, and leading delivery teams while balancing governance and innovation. |
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Tushar Yadav Tushar Yada, Senior Manager of Engineering, combines deep expertise in engineering and a continuous learning approach in computer science. With over eight years of experience in developing cloud architectures, he focuses on applying solid software engineering principles to manage and mitigate the complexities inherent in evolving software systems. |
The Strategic Learning Track is a series of four Microsimulations designed for senior leaders.
This track is designed to sharpen strategic decision-making abilities and prepare senior leaders to manage complex crises effectively.
Microsimulations included in this track
| Virtual Deception: Deepfake Cyber Attack |  |
Your organisation grapples with a deepfake incident, reputational damage and governance breakdown triggered by an AI-driven cyber-attack |
| Virtual Deception: Deepfake Cyber Attack | |
Your organisation grapples with a deepfake incident, reputational damage and governance breakdown triggered by an AI-driven cyber-attack |
| Virtual Deception: Deepfake Cyber Attack | |
Your organisation grapples with a deepfake incident, reputational damage and governance breakdown triggered by an AI-driven cyber-attack |
| Virtual Deception: Deepfake Cyber Attack | |
Your organisation grapples with a deepfake incident, reputational damage and governance breakdown triggered by an AI-driven cyber-attack |
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Lynn Thompson Lynn Thompson specializes in tech startups within the insurance industry. Based in Sydney, she works with QBE leaders and founders to drive growth through venture capital. Lynn enjoys collaborating with motivated individuals focused on meaningful impact. She started her career at Deloitte in management consulting, gaining experience across the APAC region. Her work centers on connecting innovative tech with the insurance sector to unlock new opportunities. |
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James Hardy James Hardy is a seasoned leader with a commitment to enhancing resilience in various sectors including financial services, consulting and software development. James has held key leadership positions, notably Chief Resilience Officer, Chief Data Officer of State Street Corporation, and COO and CIO at State Street Global Markets, where he spearheaded innovation and championed operational excellence. Beyond his corporate endeavors, James has been an active and dedicated board member of The Greater Boston Food Bank, actively contributing to community resilience efforts and exemplifying his unwavering commitment to social responsibility. James is the founder of Iroko Advisors where he helps firms understand and improve their resilience posture. |
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Leon Israel Leon Israel is a passionate Operations leader who thrives on empowering people through technology. With over 15 years’ experience in Security, Crisis Management, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, Leon has a proven track record in developing innovative, safe and secure consulting and technology solutions for organizations of all sizes. |
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Julian Keil Julian has a demonstrable track record working in start-up, scale up and ASX listed corporations across growth, product and customer success domains. Passionate about partnering with clients for shared success, Julian helps transform how organisations operate, empowering them to make smarter decisions and thrive through critical business disruptions. |
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Rachael Fisher Rachael Fisher is a dedicated Senior Customer Success Manager, known for her strategic approach and custom solutions that drive client success. Transitioning seamlessly from the corporate world to the tech industry, she offers a unique perspective on adapting to change and fostering growth. Her extensive experience across multiple sectors enables Rachael to design effective strategies that support organizations in navigating challenges and critical decision-making. |
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Paula Fontana Paula Fontana leads marketing and communications initiatives to bring iluminr’s vision for resilience to life. With over 20 years of extensive marketing, product and operations experience, Paula has built a career on building innovative products and experiences for high-growth brands across industry-defining tech and services companies, globally. |
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