Ready, set, bake: Using the 'Great British Bake Off' to learn important lessons in incidence response

Area of Science:

• Cybersecurity
• Adult Learning Theory
• Media Studies

Background:

• Virtual learning through media offers educational opportunities.
• Reality television, like "The Great British Bake Off" (GBBO), presents complex challenges mirroring real-world scenarios.
• The GBBO, known as "The Great British Baking Show" in the US, involves high-pressure, time-sensitive tasks with potential for failure.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the parallels between GBBO and incident response.
• To propose GBBO as a model for enhancing incident response training and practice.
• To highlight learning opportunities within virtual, entertainment-based contexts.

Main Methods:

• Comparative analysis of GBBO's challenges and processes with incident response frameworks.
• Identification of transferable skills such as knowledge application, agility, and situational management.
• Qualitative assessment of GBBO scenarios for their relevance to incident response.

Main Results:

• Significant parallels exist between GBBO tasks and incident response demands.
• GBBO demonstrates the need for adaptability, expertise, and preparedness in managing complex, time-constrained events.
• The show's structure provides a relatable model for understanding and improving incident response.

Conclusions:

• "The Great British Bake Off" serves as an effective, accessible model for teaching and enhancing incident response skills.
• Incident response practitioners can benefit from analyzing the problem-solving strategies employed in GBBO.
• Virtual learning through popular media can supplement traditional training methods for critical operational processes.