Insights
Research and writing on the human side of cyber resilience
The Readiness Gap
Why Knowledge Alone Doesn’t Build Cyber Readienss
The OUTFOXM Readiness Gap Framework™ explores why cybersecurity knowledge does not always translate into effective action during a real crisis. Drawing on Maria-Kristina Hayden’s experience in intelligence, security awareness, and cyber wargaming, the paper examines where human capability can be lost between what organizations intend to teach and what people can actually demonstrate under real-world conditions.
It also introduces the concept of Condition Engineering and explores how training design, experiential learning, and perceived personal stakes can help organizations build stronger cyber readiness.
First Edition Published 17 August 2026
Outfox the Storm
How Boards, C-Suites and CISOs Should Be Wargaming in the Mythos Era
When a cyber incident becomes a crisis, technical playbooks alone don't carry you through. The leadership team has to make hard calls under pressure with incomplete information, and most wargaming programs don’t actually build that muscle.
This is the framework for the Mythos era: six dimensions that separate real wargames from theater, three elite practices that move a program from good to great, and a scaled-down version for teams who need help getting started.
Applicable across Fortune 100s, mid-market and startups alike.
Published May 2026