Business continuity & operational resilience · Core
Tabletop exercise
Also called: TTX
ELI5
A discussion-based walkthrough of roles and decisions in a scenario.
Used in conversation
“The control is not complete until we can evidence how tabletop exercise is monitored.”
Pitch context
You will see “Tabletop exercise” in operating plans, procurement packs, supplier reviews and supply-chain reports when the discussion reaches business continuity & operational resilience.
Why it matters: In business continuity & operational resilience, the scope can change what data may be used, who may access it and which controls are required.
Sources & evidence · 4
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- National Institute of Standards and Technology — Computer Security Resource Center GlossaryDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Productivity programmeDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Acquisition.gov — Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15 — Contracting by NegotiationSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- UK Government — Groceries Supply Code of PracticeSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16