Building Resilience amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
The global business environment is increasingly being shaped by geopolitical tensions. Events such as the Ukraine war, escalating US-China competition, and the Israel-Palestine conflict have disrupted markets, destabilized supply chains, and impacted energy security on a global scale. In this environment, European business leaders are particularly exposed due to their deep integration with global […]
Understanding ISO 22336 – A Guide for Security Leaders
In today’s rapidly evolving risk environment, organizational resilience is more important than ever. Security leaders are navigating an increasingly volatile landscape, meaning that the ability of an organization to quickly adapt and thrive in spite of new challenges is not just beneficial—it’s essential. ISO 22336 is the latest addition to the already extensive collection […]
Unpacking the Role of a Risk Matrix in 2024
As threats multiply and become increasingly interdependent, risk management has evolved from a supporting role to a central discipline within most organizations. Security leaders now rely on an increasingly complex range of tools to navigate an equally complex threat landscape, supporting teams to identify, assess, and prioritize risks effectively. However, while the tools we adopt […]
Placing Security at the Heart of Cyber Security
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024 comes to a close, it’s crucial that security leaders take stock of their organizations’ cybersecurity strategies and work with their teams to embed practical security principles at the heart of their management frameworks. Cyber threats are evolving rapidly. Much like the progression of physical threats to organizations, cloud computing, […]
Fundamental Components of an Effective Crisis Response Strategy
Natural disasters are increasingly becoming one of the key crisis events businesses must prepare for, due to their high potential for driving compounding impacts across value chains. The recent calamities caused by storms and hurricanes in the US and Europe highlight the urgency of climate related risks to organizations: Storm Boris caused significant disruption across […]
The key elements to conduct an effective security risk assessment
In today’s interconnected world, the landscape of security threats is more complex and pervasive than ever before. With businesses increasingly relying on interdependent systems and value chains, the likelihood of threats materializing and impacting operational continuity is on the rise – and so too is the need for a decentralized approach to identifying and managing security […]
Five Key Things for Security Risk Leaders: The Benefits Of Boosting Risk Culture
One of the main challenges that security leaders face when attempting to introduce an effective Security Risk Management framework across their organization is fostering and maintaining a robust security culture. The ASIS International ESRM Steering Committee recently hosted an ask me anything webinar focused on developing effective protection strategies. Amongst the key considerations for leaders […]
Human Risks Live | Polycrises & Systemic Risk: Navigating Cross-Disciplinary Resiliency Issues
Join us on September 19 at 15:00 CEST for a live discussion on navigating polycrises and systemic resiliency issues in an increasingly complex and interconnected risk environment. Human Risks CEO Mads Pærregaard will be joined by Mark Hoffman from Anesis Consulting Group to unpack the implications of polycrises on traditional risk and resiliency frameworks, how […]
Custom Code or Ready-Made? The Build vs. Buy Dilemma
In constantly evolving operating environments – both internal and external – leaders are regularly faced with challenges requiring new and emerging technical solutions. From automating workflows to gathering intelligence across more complex data sources, software solutions offer scalability and the opportunity to embed standard processes in more efficient ways.
Prioritizing the Human Element | When Technology Alone is not Enough
When a new problem emerges, business leaders often turn to technology for a solution. Software platforms offer scalable, and often simplified, solutions for key business problems. However, relying technology solutions can also lead to unforeseen complications and inefficiencies for leaders which are often overlooked. Leaders often fall into the trap of thinking that a […]
