CrisisOS5™ Action-Ready Tools and Templates
Structured, self-guided resources for teams building decision authority capability beneath established governance. Each tool reflects CrisisOS5™ Framework principles and is designed for immediate internal implementation.
The tools on this page support independent implementation.
For facilitated engagements, done-with-you working sessions, and full governance design -- including the Synthetic Media Readiness Engagement, First-Hour Response Design, and Tabletop Simulation -- see our full services page.
CrisisOS5™ Engagements and Advisory Done-with-you working sessions from $1,995. Customized deliverables built to your organization. Expert-led facilitation by Ann Marie van den Hurk, MSc., APR.
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Each resource below is licensed for immediate internal use. No advisory engagement required. All products include lifetime access.
The First 20 Minutes: Crisis Response Training for the AI and Cyber Era
A 30-minute on-demand training with workbook for communications and security teams who need to know exactly what to do when a crisis starts. Covers the five steps — Recognize, Assemble, Draft, Notify, Monitor — with real-world scenarios for deepfake and ransomware incidents.
Synthetic Media Rapid-Response Kit
$695Early-stage decision and response discipline for deepfakes, executive impersonation, and AI-driven misinformation. Preserves credibility while verification is underway. 15+ structured templates and playbooks.
View the Kit →CrisisOS5™ Simulation Pack
$595Stress-test executive decision-making, escalation discipline, and cross-functional alignment under realistic AI and cyber scenarios before a real incident occurs.
View the Simulation Pack →Targeted tools for specific first-hour challenges.
Each template is licensed for immediate internal implementation. No live advisory engagement required.
Ransomware Holding Statement Pack
Communicate verified facts quickly and avoid escalation during a cyberattack. Structured language designed to hold under scrutiny while facts are still forming.
Deepfake Damage Control Template
Guide leadership response during AI-generated misinformation or impersonation incidents. Establishes verification order and communication discipline in the first critical minutes.
Executive Incident Template
Structure leadership decisions and updates in the first 60 minutes of disruption. Prevents improvisation and ensures early actions do not create unforced exposure.
CrisisOS5™ Prompt Library
25 ChatGPT-ready prompts for briefing notes, incident statements, board updates, and simulation planning. Designed for CrisisOS5™ Framework application.
CrisisOS5™ Starter Kit
All four templates plus the Prompt Library. The complete rapid readiness bundle for teams that need structured first-hour governance without a complex rollout.
Crisis Communication Self-Assessment
Identifies your team's readiness gaps across communication, alignment, and speed. A practical starting point before selecting the right tool or engagement.
All CrisisOS5™ products are licensed for internal organizational use only. They do not constitute legal, regulatory, or cybersecurity advice. Redistribution, resale, public posting, or use in AI training models is prohibited. Products include lifetime access.
What actually breaks in the first hour -- and what CrisisOS5™ is designed to fix.
Where should my team start?
The First 20 Minutes training is the right starting point. It establishes shared language, the five-step response sequence, and baseline discipline before a real incident tests it. From there, targeted kits and simulations add depth for specific threat scenarios.
How fast should leadership respond publicly after a cyber incident?
Within 20-30 minutes of internal awareness. The first message is not about facts -- it is about control of the narrative. Acknowledge awareness, confirm action, and express commitment to transparency. Waiting until all facts are known creates a vacuum that others will fill.
Why do most crisis plans fail in the first hour?
Because they are written for order, not for chaos. Most plans assume complete information, full connectivity, and calm decision-making -- none of which exist in a real incident. Effective readiness focuses on decision pathways, not checklists. When everyone knows who decides what, momentum replaces confusion.
What is the right balance between legal review and communication speed?
Treat them as parallel tracks, not a relay race. Legal protects compliance; communications protects credibility. Pre-approved language blocks and shared escalation charts allow both to move fast without compromising accuracy.
How do we prepare for AI-generated misinformation before it hits us?
Start by mapping how false content could appear across your ecosystem. Pair technical verification with communication readiness. Train teams to say: "We are aware of the circulating content and are confirming its authenticity before responding." This signals control and prevents escalation.
How does CrisisOS5™ differ from a traditional crisis plan?
CrisisOS5™ is a system for decisions, not just documentation. It operationalizes leadership alignment and communication clarity at cyber- and AI-era speed -- where traditional plans break down.
These tools support teams building capability beneath established decision authority. When you are ready for an expert-led engagement, the diagnostic is the right starting point.