Tabletop Exercise Facilitator
for Schools & Universities
The Tabletop Exercise Designed for Education. Not Adapted from Enterprise.
150+ total exercises across SLED, Commercial, and Enterprise. FERPA scenarios, student data breaches, ransomware targeting education. Educational pricing available.
Educational pricing available for K-12 districts and universities.
Most Providers Take an Enterprise Scenario, Swap "Company" for "School District," and Call It Customized.
Mark Lynd builds education-specific tabletop exercises from the ground up because he works with 250+ K-12 and higher education institutions and understands the unique constraints: FERPA compliance, shared governance, limited IT staff, and community stakeholders who aren't in the corporate world's playbook.
Education-Specific Tabletop Scenarios
Ransomware Targeting Student Information Systems
A ransomware attack encrypts your SIS during enrollment season. Grades, transcripts, and parent contact information are locked. The district must decide: pay, recover, or rebuild — while parents and media are calling the superintendent's office.
FERPA Data Breach Notification
Student records are exfiltrated. FERPA notification obligations kick in. The district must coordinate between IT, legal counsel, the superintendent, school board, parents, and potentially the media. Who leads? Who communicates? Who has authority to make decisions?
Research Data Breach
A nation-state adversary compromises a research lab's data. Export-controlled research, grant-funded intellectual property, and personally identifiable information of research participants are at risk. The university must navigate federal reporting requirements, research sponsor notification, and campus communications simultaneously.
Credential Theft Campaign Targeting Faculty
A phishing campaign compromises 200+ faculty email accounts. The attackers use legitimate accounts to send fraudulent messages to students, redirect payroll, and access grading systems. The university must contain the compromise while maintaining academic operations during finals week.
Educational Pricing
Mark offers discounted educational pricing for K-12 school districts, universities, and education conferences. Contact marklynd.com/contact for education rates. Every school district and university deserves access to professional tabletop exercises, not just the ones with enterprise budgets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Mark Lynd's tabletop exercises different for education?
Mark builds education-specific tabletop exercises from the ground up — not adapted from enterprise scenarios. He works with 250+ K-12 and higher education institutions and understands the unique constraints: FERPA compliance, shared governance, limited IT staff, and community stakeholders who aren't in the corporate world's playbook.
What FERPA scenarios does Mark Lynd facilitate for school districts?
Mark facilitates FERPA data breach notification scenarios where student records are exfiltrated and the district must coordinate between IT, legal counsel, the superintendent, school board, parents, and potentially the media. Scenarios test who leads, who communicates, and who has authority to make decisions under FERPA notification obligations.
Who participates in a school district tabletop exercise?
Typical participants include the superintendent, IT director, school board representatives, legal counsel, communications staff, and principals. Mark designs the exercise to test cross-functional coordination — the same gaps that cause real incidents to spiral into crises.
Does Mark Lynd offer educational pricing for tabletop exercises?
Yes. Mark offers discounted educational pricing for K-12 school districts, universities, and education conferences. Contact marklynd.com/contact for education rates. Every school district and university deserves access to professional tabletop exercises, not just the ones with enterprise budgets.