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Navigating Turbulent Waters: Crisis Management & Business Continuity After a Major Flood
When floodwaters rise, so do the stakes for businesses. For corporate crisis managers, a major flood is more than a natural disaster—it’s a real-time stress test of operational resilience and…
War Gaming the Trade War: How Businesses Can Strategically Navigate the Global Tariff Landscape
As the global economy reels from escalating trade tensions—particularly between the United States and key economic powers—businesses are entering a period of increased volatility. Tariff hikes, retaliatory duties, and shifting diplomatic relations are creating a high-stakes chessboard where the next move could significantly impact profits, supply chains, and even long-term…
Preparing for Crisis: The Complex Realities of Evacuating International Staff from Taiwan
Article written by Ruben Hoornveld Recent shifts in cross-strait dynamics underscore the need for comprehensive evacuation planning in Taiwan. Increased Chinese military posturing, coupled with sophisticated grey-zone tactics, highlights the delicate balance between deterrence and escalation. International companies and organizations operating in or around Taiwan must prepare their staff not…
Why Your Cyber Incident Response Will Fail – And How to Fix It
Cyberattacks are no longer an “if” but a “when.” Organizations invest heavily in cybersecurity tools, firewalls, and endpoint detection, yet many still fail miserably when an actual incident occurs. Why? Because incident response isn’t just about having a plan—it’s about execution. Even the most well-documented response plans can fall apart…
Your Cyber Incident Response Capabilities Mean Nothing Until You Battle Test Them
Cyberattacks don’t just expose technical weaknesses—they expose operational failures. Many organizations believe that they are ready because they have an incident response (IR) plan on paper. But in reality, most plans fail miserably during crises. The only way to truly validate your organization’s preparedness is through functional exercises—real-world simulations that…
Unmasking the Illusion: Preparing for Deepfake Attacks
The Rising Threat of Deepfake Attacks In 2024, Arup, a global engineering consulting firm, fell victim to an elaborate deepfake scam. A finance employee participated in what appeared to be a legitimate video conference with the company’s CFO and other senior leaders. Unbeknownst to them, every participant—except the employee—was a…
The Ultimate Guide to Cyber Security Tabletop Exercises
As businesses continue to invest in cyber security, it’s important to make sure that your team is prepared to handle a real-world attack. Tabletop exercises are a great way to test your team’s response and identify any weaknesses in your systems, processes and capabilities. In this post, we’ll share some…