Getting Started with Grimlin
Your complete guide to deploying interactive incident command tabletop drills, tracking organizational readiness, and mastering domain skills.
Two Registers, One Operational Engine
Grimlin is built around a dual-register architecture engineered for both enterprise leadership and hands-on practitioners.
| Register | Primary Audience | Core Functionality | Key Artifacts Produced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive / Auditor Register | CISOs, Board Members, Security Auditors, Underwriters | Clinical incident command tabletop drills, team readiness scoring, gap analysis | Auditor-ready After-Action Reports (AAR PDF), IR Readiness Scores |
| Practitioner / Study Register | SOC Analysts, GRC Specialists, Security Engineers | Domain node maps, flashcard drills, 1-click tabletop remediation decks | Mastery Badges, Daily Target Streaks, XP Acceleration |
Administrator Quick-Start Guide
Activate Admin Workspace
Click your organization's unique single-use invite link, set your administrator credentials, and claim your organization's workspace seat quota.
Host Tabletop Drills
Navigate to Arena → Tabletop Exercises. Launch solo simulations or real-time multiplayer drills tailored for SOC, GRC, and Executive leadership.
Export Executive AARs
Upon scenario completion, review real-time decision velocity, containment deltas, and export board-ready After-Action Reports (AAR PDF) with 1 click.
Deploy Remediation Decks
Automatically assign targeted Remediation Decks to team members directly from tabletop findings, so identified skill gaps turn straight into a study plan.
Practitioner Quick-Start Guide
Select Domain Track
Choose from 4 specialized towers: SOC (SIEM, CTI, Malware), GRC (Risk, Audit, TPRM), Executive (Security Management, Strategy), or Architecture.
Execute Daily Target Sprints
Set your daily learning target (3, 5, or 10 nodes/day). Maintain your daily target streak ring to earn the +50 XP Daily Goal Bonus.
Master Domain Checkpoints
Test your knowledge across comprehensive Domain Checkpoints featuring scenario questions, audit challenge line inspections, and technical drills.
Spaced Repetition Review
Leverage integrated Leitner-box flashcards to reinforce retention across high-impact industry certifications and operational frameworks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are After-Action Reports (AAR) generated?
AAR reports are automatically compiled upon the conclusion of every tabletop scenario. They measure decision velocity, containment impact, regulatory posture deltas, and MITRE ATT&CK alignment without requiring manual transcription.
Can team members access the platform on mobile devices?
Yes. Grimlin features a responsive top HUD, adaptive card layout, and touch-optimized daily target rings designed for smartphones and tablets.
How does team seat quota administration work?
Organization administrators can monitor active seat usage, invite members via join code or direct activation link, and change member roles in the Admin Operations Console.