The Cymph Playbook Hub: A Public Library for Cybersecurity Playbooks

Why we built the Cymph Playbook Hub

Security teams rarely start creating a playbook from a blank page by choice.

Crafting a new playbook takes time, context gathering, and careful structuring. So most teams first look for examples to borrow from. They want to understand what "good" looks like, which steps to include for a given scenario, how to order them, and how much detail to add. The problem is that while plenty of playbooks exist, finding a relevant playbook often turns into a scavenger hunt.

We constantly see discussions on forums like Reddit of people asking where to find reliable playbooks for topics like ransomware or incident response. And the replies always point towards the same fragmented mix of government bodies, standards organisations, open source projects, and vendor repositories.

We covered this pattern in a previous article. The takeaway is clear: everyone is searching, repeatedly (and they generally end up in the same places) because there is no central, consolidated resource.

The idea to solve this was simple. Bring high-quality, actionable playbooks into one public space. Make them easier to browse, understand, and reuse. And create a community resource that lets security pros learn from each other without having to gather from scattered sources.

So, a few months ago, we built the Playbook Hub.

What the Playbook Hub is

The Playbook Hub is a public and free library of cybersecurity playbooks. Anyone can access and explore it without having to register for an account. It sits inside the wider Cymph ecosystem, but it is not the Cymph platform itself. It is a standalone, openly accessible space created for visibility and discovery.

It already includes a curated collection of popular and publicly available playbooks from trusted sources like CERT Société Générale and CISA. The goal is simple. Save security teams from chasing down links across multiple websites by bringing everything together in one place. We already host over 700 playbooks so people can explore, compare, and learn without jumping between formats or repositories.

Each playbook is presented as a visual workflow that reads like a clear sequence of decisions and actions. This format makes them easier to digest than the text-heavy PDFs many teams are used to. Readers can quickly grasp logic, branching, and recommended next steps without scanning through dense documentation.

And, for teams who already use Cymph, these playbooks are fully interoperable. A user can take any publicly available playbook from the Playbook Hub and bring it directly into their workspace. From there they can adapt it, enrich it with context, or plug it into their operational processes. The Playbook Hub is for everyone, but it also accelerates value for our customers who want ready-to-use structures they can build on.

How it works

The Playbook Hub is built to feel immediately usable. No log-in or account required. Everyone can open any and all playbooks, use the search bar to look for a specific topic, or filter by Playbook Type or Labels to narrow down what they need.

Those who want to go further can create a free account in Cymph to be able to duplicate any public playbook into their own workspace, customise it, and shape it into something that fits their environment. Cymph users can also publish their own playbooks publicly if they want to contribute what they have built back to the community.

The Hub is built around the idea that shared knowledge makes everyone stronger. Anyone can contribute playbooks and public playbooks do not count toward the free plan limits.

Eventually, as more people share their playbooks, the Playbook Hub expands and becomes a richer reference library for all. Each playbook shows a Last updated date so it is easy to understand how current it is, which helps maintain clarity even as the library grows.

We hope this space will encourage more contributions over time. Even though we know security pros are busy, many have already shared their expertise through GitHub projects or PDFs circulated on LinkedIn or community groups. The Playbook Hub provides a dedicated place for this kind of knowledge sharing so others can benefit from it more easily.

Why it matters

The value of an open playbook library extends beyond making content easier to find. When teams have immediate access to clear examples, they spend less time assembling the basics and more time refining for their environment. That time saved goes directly into improving quality and strengthening operational readiness, or into other crucial security operations.

It also brings the community closer to a shared understanding of what effective workflows look like. When playbooks are openly available in a consistent, visual format, security teams can more easily compare, learn, and reuse them. It reduces the repeated effort of reinventing foundational processes.

Most importantly, it reinforces the idea that cybersecurity is a field where collaboration matters. Teams do better when they learn from each other. The Playbook Hub makes that exchange more accessible by offering a public space where collective experience becomes a shared resource rather than something hidden inside each and everyone’s brain.

The bigger picture: Fostering community and knowledge sharing in cybersecurity

At the heart of the Playbook Hub is a simple belief: cybersecurity knowledge should be shared, practical, and easy to act on.

While organisations cannot share their internal playbooks because they contain sensitive information, many foundational steps, operational patterns, and best practices can be shared openly. These shared elements give everyone a stronger starting point.

The Playbook Hub aims to provide a central place where security professionals can contribute and learn from real workflows, see how others think through incidents or processes, and bring those insights into their own operations.

Ultimately, this space is about strengthening the defender ecosystem. It encourages contribution, reuse, and collective improvement. It allows people getting started in security and existing teams to explore what others have built, share their own expertise, and participate in a resource that grows.

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Ready to explore the Cymph Playbook Hub? Discover the full library of public playbooks and start browsing here: Cymph Playbook Hub.

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FAQs

What is the Cymph Playbook Hub?

It is a public, free, and open library of cybersecurity playbooks. It brings together curated processes and repeatable workflows from trusted sources as well as community contributions, making it easier for practitioners to browse, understand, and reuse high-quality playbooks.

Is the Playbook Hub part of the Cymph platform?

Yes. The Playbook Hub is part of the Cymph platform but operates as a standalone public resource. Anyone can access it without using the Cymph platform itself.

Do I need an account to access or use it?

No account is required to explore, view, or search the library. Creating a free account enables additional actions such as duplicating playbooks into your own workspace or publishing your own.

Can I contribute my own playbooks?

Yes. Any user with a free account can publish playbooks publicly. Contributions are encouraged so the security community can benefit from shared experience and operational knowledge.

How is it different from other SOAR or playbook repositories?

Unlike scattered PDFs, GitHub repos, or vendor-specific formats, the Hub centralises playbooks in a consistent, visual workflow format that is easy to browse, compare, and reuse. It is fully open, community-oriented, and designed for both visibility and practical use.