PsyOps City 2C – Cognitive Resilience Exercise Framework (Playbook 2C – TLP:CLEAR)

Description

Abstract (En)

This document presents a modular framework for cognitive resilience training in security-critical environments.
It provides four scalable, human-centric table-top exercise scenarios designed to strengthen decision-making, trust stability, and narrative coherence under AI-amplified information stress.
The framework includes metrics, facilitator guides, and AAR templates suitable for academic, professional, and organizational use.

Other (En)

PsyOps City 2C is part of the PhantomOps / PsyOps City research series, which explores the intersection of cognitive warfare, AI-driven information environments, and human decision-making.
Building upon the classified AMBER edition used for NATO and EU critical-infrastructure simulations, this public CLEAR version focuses on:

• Translating complex cognitive-attack models into safe, educational exercises.

• Introducing a quantifiable metrics suite for psychological performance under pressure.

• Providing an adaptable methodology that bridges cybersecurity operations and behavioral science.

• Supporting integration into resilience workshops, tabletop drills, and academic curricula.

The document includes:

1. Four standardized scenarios: Information Flood, Command Chain Disruption, Service Disruption, and Supply-Chain Integrity Challenge.

2. Facilitator guides for pre-, during-, and post-exercise phases.

3. Metric definitions (Decision Latency, Team Trust Stability, Cognitive Coherence Score) for quantitative comparison.

4. Difficulty scaling framework for different organizational maturity levels.

5. AAR templates and appendices for reproducible reporting and research evaluation.

The framework highlights the human layer of cybersecurity, emphasizing that resilience begins not with hardware or code, but with perception, coordination, and trust.