Why Skyhigh? | Purpose-Built Tabletop Exercise Platform

The Three Paths to Tabletop Exercises

Organizations approach exercise programs in three ways. Understanding the trade-offs helps you make the right long-term investment for your team.

Evaluation Criteria	⚡ Purpose-Built Platform (Dedicated exercise platform)	🔧 Bolt-On Feature (Add-on to broader security tools)	📋 Manual / DIY (Spreadsheets & consultants)
Time to first exercise	✓ < 1 hour	~ Days to weeks	✗ Weeks to months
OT/ICS scenario library	✓ 65+ curated scenarios	~ Generic or limited	✗ Build from scratch
AI facilitation coaching	✓ Real-time AI coach	✗ Not available	✗ Not available
Automated AAR generation	✓ AI-written, instant	~ Manual export only	✗ Fully manual (hours)
Compliance evidence packages	✓ 12+ frameworks, auto-PDF	~ Basic reporting only	✗ Manual compilation
MSSP multi-client portal	✓ Per-client white-label	✗ Single-org architecture	✗ Manual client switching
Offline / air-gapped delivery	✓ AES-256-GCM encrypted pack	✗ Cloud-only	~ Paper only
Multilingual support	✓ EN / FR / PT / ES	✗ English only (typically)	~ Translator required
Participant experience	✓ Real-time join, scoring, gamification	~ Static slides	✗ Paper or whiteboard
REST API & integrations	✓ API, webhooks, xAPI, SCORM	~ Limited data export	✗ None
Pricing transparency	✓ Public pricing, free tier	✗ Enterprise quote required	~ Hidden labour cost

This comparison reflects general market patterns — not a statement about any specific vendor. Use our Buyer's Guide to evaluate any platform against these criteria.

The Purpose-Built Advantage

Six capability pillars that dedicated exercise platforms deliver at depth — and bolt-on tools can't replicate without significant compromise.

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AI-Powered Intelligence

Real-time facilitator coaching during live exercises. AI-written AARs in seconds. Semantic scenario recommendations based on your history. AI-generated custom scenarios. Adaptive dynamic injects mid-exercise. AI is woven throughout — not a chatbot add-on.

CoachingAAR GenScenario AIDynamic Injects

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MSSP-Native Architecture

Manage unlimited client organizations from one portal. Per-client white-labeling with custom logos, colors, and branded URLs. Portfolio analytics across all clients. SLA tracking and fulfillment reporting. Client agreements with AI extraction. Built for MSSPs, not adapted for them.

Multi-ClientWhite-LabelPortfolioSLA Tracking

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Compliance Evidence Automation

12+ frameworks natively mapped — NERC CIP, NIS2, NIST CSF, IEC 62443, ISO 27001, HIPAA, TSA SD, NIST 800-82, SOC 2, CISA CPG, CMMC, and more. Auto-generate audit-ready evidence packages, compliance dashboards, and insurance carrier reports in minutes.

NERC CIPNIS2NIST CSFIEC 62443+8 more

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Field-Ready Global Deployment

Run exercises in remote OT environments, air-gapped substations, and low-bandwidth field sites with AES-256-GCM encrypted offline packs — no internet required. Full platform in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish. AI prompts translated natively.

Offline PackAES-256-GCMEN/FR/PT/ESAir-Gap

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Program Management & Analytics

Schedule recurring exercise programs with automated reminders. Track MTTD/MTTR trends against industry benchmarks. Cross-exercise maturity scoring and risk radar. Board-ready ROI exports. Facilitator certification tracking. A complete exercise program — not just a session runner.

Auto-ScheduleMTTD/MTTRBenchmarksROI Reports

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Open Integration Ecosystem

REST API with API key management. Webhooks, Slack, Teams, and SIEM integrations. xAPI statements to any LMS. SCORM 2004 export. Jira and ServiceNow ticketing. Enterprise SSO (SAML 2.0 / OIDC). Exercise data flows into every tool your team already uses.

REST APIWebhooksxAPI/SCORMSAML/OIDC

Works With Your Existing Security Stack

Skyhigh is not a replacement for your OT security monitoring, attack simulation, or GRC tools — it's the exercise and training layer that ties your security program together and validates that your team can respond when it counts.

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OT Security & Monitoring Platforms

Enrich exercise injects with real-time threat intelligence via live CISA KEV integration. Use Skyhigh's REST API to pipe exercise gap findings and AAR results directly into your OT security platform's workflow — closing the loop between detection and response readiness.

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Attack Simulation & BAS Tools

Use automated attack simulation findings to design targeted tabletop scenarios. Import MITRE ATT&CK for ICS techniques from your BAS results into Skyhigh exercises to validate whether your team knows how to respond — not just whether your controls fire.

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LMS & GRC Platforms

Export full SCORM 2004 packages or push xAPI statements to any LMS. Send exercise completions to your GRC platform via webhook. Generate compliance evidence packages aligned to your GRC framework's control structure. Exercises become auditable training events.

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Interested in a Technology Partnership?

We actively welcome integration partnerships with OT security, attack simulation, GRC, and LMS platform vendors. If Skyhigh exercise data would add value to your platform — or vice versa — let's talk.

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Already using Skyhigh alongside other tools? Explore our Integration Hub documentation and portal integrations page.

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