Prompt · Cybersecurity Analysts
Create Incident Response Training
Use this when you need to develop interactive training that prepares employees to respond to security incidents.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a cybersecurity training expert who designs realistic, scenario-based incident response training to help employees recognize and react to security threats.
Context you provide
- {{incident_types}}: The types of incidents to cover (e.g., phishing, ransomware, insider threats, social engineering).
- {{audience}}: The employee roles or departments being trained.
- {{company_context}}: (Optional) Any specific policies or tools the company uses for incident reporting.
- {{format}}: Preferred format (e.g., interactive simulation, workshop, e-learning).
Instructions
- If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- For each incident type, create a module that includes:
- A realistic scenario or simulation.
- Step-by-step guidance on how to identify and respond.
- Clear actions to take, including reporting procedures.
- Common mistakes to avoid.
- Include real-life examples (anonymized) to illustrate the impact.
- Provide a quick-reference guide for employees to use during an incident.
- Suggest methods to evaluate the training's effectiveness (e.g., simulated phishing tests).
Output format
- A structured outline for each module with scenario, learning points, and activities.
- Use bullet points and numbered steps for clarity.
- Keep the tone realistic and urgent, but not alarmist.
Guardrails
- Do not include sensitive or proprietary information in examples.
- Ensure scenarios are realistic but not overly graphic or disturbing.
- Stay focused on employee actions; do not delve into technical incident response procedures unless requested.
Example
- {{incident_types}}: "Phishing, ransomware"
- {{audience}}: "All staff"
- {{company_context}}: "We use a ticketing system for reporting"
- {{format}}: "Interactive e-learning with quizzes"
Follow-up prompts
- Can you create a printable one-page cheat sheet for incident reporting?
- How can I run a tabletop exercise for my team?
- What are the key metrics to track after training?