How Diversity Strengthens Security Risk Management
How Diversity Strengthens Security Risk Management When talking about security, our minds often immediately jump to CCTV, guards, alarm systems, checklists, assessments and standards. However, while each of these components is undeniably crucial, there is an additional critical factor for security programs which is equally important but often overlooked: diversity. Diversity here isn’t just a […]
Resilience | The Holistic Approach to Security
It seems that in recent years resilience has become a bit of a buzzword. Organizational resilience was the key element of discussion during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the worldwide crisis shook the very foundation of what many businesses stood upon. Ever since, many organizations have recognized the importance of resilience and have been working towards […]
Unsiloing Security: Cyber, Meet Physical. Physical, Meet Cyber
In an increasingly digitized world where security threats abound, the convergence of physical security management and cybersecurity has become more critical than ever before. Traditionally distinct realms, these two are now becoming intricately intertwined to form a unified front against the myriad risks faced by organizations today. It seems that this notion has been present […]
The world on fire: Intersectionality in times of conflict
THE WORLD ON FIRE According to the Uppsala Conflict Data Program and Peace Research Institute Oslo (2023) – the number of armed conflicts is on a steady rise. More and more regions become engulfed in war, affecting civilians and posing a significant security threat. Just in 2021 89.2 million people were displaced by the […]
AI Assisted Social Engineering: When Humans Become the Weak Link
In the ever-evolving risk landscape, one often-overlooked vulnerability remains constant: human nature. However, the dynamic part of this equation is the constantly evolving technology that allows adversaries to exploit this weak link. In an era dominated by digital innovation, the rise of deepfakes has introduced a new dimension to our perception of reality and approach […]
How to Communicate: Ensuring Security is Everyone’s Business in Your Organization
Engaging people within the organization when it comes to all security related things can be a challenging task. Employees tend to get mixed messages about what their priorities should be from all the different corners of the organization, and even though the safety of the whole business should be near the top of the priority […]
What Should You Look Out for in 2024? Top 3 Risks
2023 was a year of rapid developments and changes – from the emergence of generative AI into the mainstream to an upsurge in armed conflict and a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape, the world was changing so fast that it became a blur. The war in Ukraine is still ongoing, the situation in the Middle […]
Taking an integrated view of assessing political risk
A recent article in Risk Management magazine focusing on using insurance to mitigate political risk prompted a conversation about the growing complexity of risks in our modern age. (you can read the article here) When assessing risks and their potential impact on your organization you have to address them from an integrated and holistic viewpoint. […]