In this episode of the PreparedEx Podcast, Rob discusses why the traditional “check-the-box” approach to crisis exercises is no longer enough. As organizations face more complex risks, increased regulatory scrutiny, and higher expectations from boards, customers, and stakeholders, exercises must do more than satisfy a requirement. They need to validate real capabilities, uncover gaps, improve…
Planning a crisis simulation exercise? The quality of your exercise depends on the quality of the planning. In Episode 169 of the PreparedEx Podcast, Rob Burton shares the 15 essential questions PreparedEx asks every prospective client before designing a tabletop exercise or simulation. From identifying objectives and selecting the right scenario to understanding participants, reviewing…
Introduction In this episode of the PreparedEx Podcast, Rob Burton is joined by Francois Nel, an experienced enterprise resilience advisor who works with regulated organizations and consulting teams to strengthen governance, close capability gaps, and build real-world readiness for disruption. Francois brings a unique perspective shaped by hands-on experience across IT service continuity, business continuity,…
If you’re a resilience leader, ICMC 2026 is more than just another conference—it’s an opportunity to stay ahead in an increasingly complex risk landscape. This is where you gain practical insights from real incidents, not just theory—learning directly from those who have navigated crises at the highest levels. It’s also a chance to build meaningful…
Article written by Dani Andrews In an increasingly digital world, convenience often comes at the cost of resilience. Most people now rely on a handful of financial apps, a primary bank account, and one or two payment methods to manage their daily transactions. It works until it doesn’t. Digital systems fail more often than many…
Canada faces a unique set of regional risks that organizations must understand to effectively prepare for crisis situations. In this episode, Shawna Bruce, emergency management trainer and crisis communications specialist, joins the PreparedEx Podcast to discuss how geography, climate, infrastructure, and industry shape the country’s threat landscape. Drawing from her experience in the Canadian Armed…
In this conversation, PreparedEx host Rob Burton sits down with Chris Lynch — a Certified FEMA Master Exercise Practitioner and strategist in AI readiness and crisis simulation. Chris breaks down his approach to building exercises that don’t just tick compliance boxes but drive real organizational learning. We explore how well-crafted simulations uncover hidden gaps, how…
Join the PreparedEx Podcast as we sit down with Scott Wilcox from the Sicuro Group, a global leader in travel risk, duty-of-care programs, and threat intelligence. We discuss how modern travel risk management evolves beyond compliance, how real-time intelligence informs critical decisions, and why duty of care has become a strategic business capability. In this…
In episode 163 of the PreparedEx Podcast, we explore the often-overlooked gap between cybersecurity response and public communications during a cyber incident. While many organizations invest heavily in technical controls and incident response plans, far fewer are prepared to manage the reputational, regulatory, and stakeholder consequences that unfold in parallel. Rob Burton is joined by…
In this episode, host Rob Burton is joined by Greg Pass, a retired law enforcement lieutenant and nationally recognized expert in active assailant preparedness, organizational security, and high-risk incident response. Marking ten years since the 2015 San Bernardino terrorist attack, Rob and Greg reflect on the critical lessons learned from that event and examine how…