SIMULATION SERVICES

Scenario Exercising,
at its Best

Professional facilitation meets modern technology.
All the benefits of tabletop exercises, none of the traditional headaches.

 

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SIMULATION SERVICES

Scenario Exercising,
at its Best

Professional facilitation meets modern technology. All the benefits of tabletop exercises, none of the traditional headaches

 

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Go beyond standard tabletop exercises.
Create impact with expertly facilitated experiences.

Forget PowerPoint. iluminr’s Simulation Services provide expert-led tabletop exercises, using immersive media that keep teams engaged,  build capabilities, and meet compliance requirements. Quick to deploy, cost-effective and delivered by award-winning facilitators, Simulation Services will spark engagement at all levels – from the board to site response teams.

Go beyond standard tabletop exercises. Create impact with expertly facilitated experiences.

Forget PowerPoint. iluminr’s Simulation Services provide expert-led tabletop exercises, using immersive media that keep teams engaged,  build capabilities, and meet compliance requirements. Quick to deploy, cost-effective and delivered by award-winning facilitators, Simulation Services will spark engagement at all levels – from the board to site response teams.

Meet Our Expert Facilitators

Choose from a growing panel of seasoned professionals with deep experience guiding leadership teams through crisis simulations and strategic decision-making.
Our facilitators bring the gravitas and expertise to challenge, stretch and strengthen executive capability.
Explore a selection of our facilitators below.

Choose from a growing panel of seasoned professionals with deep experience guiding leadership teams through crisis simulations and strategic decision-making. Our facilitators bring the gravitas and expertise to challenge, stretch and strengthen executive capability. Explore a selection of our facilitators below.

James Hardy
James Hardy

James is a seasoned leader committed to enhancing resilience across financial services, consulting, and tech. Formerly Chief Resilience Officer and Chief Data Officer at State Street, he also served as COO and CIO at State Street Global Markets, driving innovation and operational excellence.

North America

Rebecca Hoile
Dr Rebecca Hoile

Rebecca is a global expert in CBR terrorism, biosecurity, and crisis coordination. With 25+ years’ experience, she advises critical sectors, shapes risk frameworks, and has led initiatives with INTERPOL, WHO, and the UN on threat mitigation and resilience.

APAC

Margaret Millet
Margaret Millet

Margaret has held board levels positions with business continuity organizations, written publications and spoken at business continuity management conferences in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

North America

Mark Heywood
Mark Heywood

Mark led global specialist teams of crisis management and resilience experts dealing with extreme risk events (e.g. terrorism, natural disasters, cyberattacks, and active shooter scenarios) on behalf of large multinational organisations.

EMEA

Dan Shields
Dan Shields

Dan is a globally recognised expert in threat management, risk, and governance. He advises executive teams and Boards on risk mitigation and loss prevention, and regularly speaks on crisis management and cyber resilience at leading industry events.

APAC

Patrick Van Horne
Patrick Van Horne

Patrick is a resilience and crisis management expert with 20+ years supporting emergency managers, critical infrastructure, and Fortune 100 firms. A Marine Corps veteran and co-author of Left of Bang, he specializes in exercises, threat recognition, and disaster preparedness.

North America

Chris Adams
Chris Adams

Chris is a business resilience expert who helps global firms align crisis, continuity, and cybersecurity strategies. He’s led cyber response development and testing for Fortune 100s, ensuring swift, effective action against threats while meeting regulatory and operational risk requirements.

APAC

James Hardy
James Hardy

James is a seasoned leader committed to enhancing resilience across financial services, consulting, and tech. Formerly Chief Resilience Officer and Chief Data Officer at State Street, he also served as COO and CIO at State Street Global Markets, driving innovation and operational excellence.

North America

Rebecca Hoile
Dr Rebecca Hoile

Rebecca is a global expert in CBR terrorism, biosecurity, and crisis coordination. With 25+ years’ experience, she advises critical sectors, shapes risk frameworks, and has led initiatives with INTERPOL, WHO, and the UN on threat mitigation and resilience.

APAC

Margaret Millet
Margaret Millet

Margaret has held board levels positions with business continuity organizations, written publications and spoken at business continuity management conferences in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

North America

Mark Heywood
Mark Heywood

Mark led global specialist teams of crisis management and resilience experts dealing with extreme risk events (e.g. terrorism, natural disasters, cyberattacks, and active shooter scenarios) on behalf of large multinational organisations.

EMEA

Dan Shields
Dan Shields

Dan is a globally recognised expert in threat management, risk, and governance. He advises executive teams and Boards on risk mitigation and loss prevention, and regularly speaks on crisis management and cyber resilience at leading industry events.

APAC

Patrick Van Horne
Patrick Van Horne

Patrick is a resilience and crisis management expert with 20+ years supporting emergency managers, critical infrastructure, and Fortune 100 firms. A Marine Corps veteran and co-author of Left of Bang, he specializes in exercises, threat recognition, and disaster preparedness.

North America

Chris Adams
Chris Adams

Chris is a business resilience expert who helps global firms align crisis, continuity, and cybersecurity strategies. He’s led cyber response development and testing for Fortune 100s, ensuring swift, effective action against threats while meeting regulatory and operational risk requirements.

APAC

How It Works

A simple, 5-step process designed for maximum impact with minimal disruption.

Home
1
Consultation

Select from a global panel of experienced facilitators who understand your organization’s risks, goals, and regulatory context. We’ll tailor the engagement to meet your needs and timeline.

2
Preparation

Work with our team to design high-impact, relevant scenarios. We simplify the process, reducing your planning load while ensuring sessions are aligned with your strategic priorities.

3
Facilitation

Experience immersive simulations that challenge your teams. Scenarios are designed to test decision-making, uncover blind spots, and build real-world readiness.

4
Debrief & Analysis

Our Learning Loops deliver actionable insights, documentation, and recommendations that reinforce key learnings and support compliance.

5
ongoing development

Track progress over time and access follow-up tools to continuously evolve your resilience strategy, from the boardroom to the front line.

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Why iluminr Simulation Services

Purpose-built to engage leaders, uncover risk blind spots beyond standard tabletop exercises,
and strengthen organizational readiness without the traditional friction.

Purpose-built to engage leaders, uncover risk blind spots beyond standard tabletop exercises, and strengthen organizational readiness without the traditional friction.

Expert Facilitation

Choose from a global bench of crisis leaders skilled at engaging executive teams and shaping strategic decisions, fast.

Frictionless Setup

We handle the complexity. Most clients are fully up and running in under 30 days.

Immersive Scenarios

Dynamic media, evolving risks, and realistic injects so teams practice under real pressure, not theory.

Insight That Drives Action

From debrief to dashboard, get evidence-based feedback and compliance-ready reports that move the needle.

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Why iluminr Simulation Services

Purpose-built to engage leaders, uncover risk blind spots beyond standard tabletop exercises,
and strengthen organizational readiness without the traditional friction.

Purpose-built to engage leaders, uncover risk blind spots beyond standard tabletop exercises, and strengthen organizational readiness without the traditional friction.

Expert Facilitation
Your choice of crisis management experts who bring the experience needed to effectively engage leadership teams.
Executive-Friendly Formats
Sessions that respect time constraints while still delivering powerful learning outcomes.
Global Delivery
We support global organisations with facilitators across multiple regions and time zones.
Streamlined Planning
Our facilitators handle the complexities, allowing your team to stand up tabletop exercises in under 30 days.
Cost-Effective
Premium facilitation for high-impact simulations at a fraction of traditional exercise costs.
Compliance Confidence
Meet and exceed compliance requirements with evidence-based reporting that satisfies even the most meticulous auditors.
Immersive Scenarios
Access dynamic media injects, realistic communications, and evolving risk scenarios that challenge capabilities.
Wider Participation
Involve teams across departments and locations through realistic, immersive scenario environments.
Learning Acceleration
Transform exercise data into actionable insights through structured feedback that drives continuous improvement.
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Simulations That Meet Every Team Where They Are

Whether you’re engaging your board on strategic risks or helping site teams drill specific playbooks, iluminr tailors each
scenario to the decisions, challenges, and pace of your people at every level of the organization.

Whether you’re engaging your board on strategic risks or helping site teams drill specific playbooks, iluminr tailors each scenario to the decisions, challenges, and pace of your people at every level of the organization.

Ready-to-Run Scenarios You Can Deploy Today

Our expanding simulation library spans a wide spectrum of threats – from physical and cyber incidents to operational disruptions and emerging risks, all designed to test response capabilities and uncover organizational blind spots. Explore some examples below.

Vendor Outage: System Down

Navigate a high-impact vendor breach disrupting core services. Teams must assess operational risk and act fast to stabilize the business.

Inside Job: Data Breach

Uncover and respond to a trusted insider leaking sensitive data. Builds detection awareness and response discipline.
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Extortion: Ransomware Invasion

Negotiate, contain, and communicate during a global-scale ransomware attack. Stakeholders are watching.
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Don’t Take Our Word for It. Hear from Teams Who’ve Been Through It All

Trusted worldwide by organisations large and small

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Experience Real Results with our Simulation Services

Like what you see? Let’s tailor one to your risk landscape.

Like what you see? Let’s tailor one to your risk landscape.Talk to a facilitator.