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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...
Why Your Cyber Incident Response Will Fail – And How to Fix ItÂ
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...
Your Cyber Incident Response Capabilities Mean Nothing Until You Battle Test ThemÂ
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...
Unmasking the Illusion: Preparing for Deepfake AttacksÂ
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...
Why Your Cyber Incident Response Will Fail – And How to Fix ItÂ
Your cyber incident response will fail if you: ✅ Don’t train your team regularly ✅ Don’t stress-test your plan with tabletop exercises ✅ Don’t remediate weaknesses after real incidents or...
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...
Mastering Crisis and Business Continuity Exercises: Insights from Charlie Maclean-Bristol
In this episode of the PreparedEx podcast, we dive into the world of crisis and business continuity exercises with Charlie Maclean-Bristol, founder of PlanB Consulting. With his extensive experience in designing exercises that challenge and prepare organizations for...
Why Executives Need to Understand Business Risks and the Role of a Resilience Program Maturity AssessmentÂ
In an era of unprecedented challenges, from the recent terrorist attacks in New Orleans to cyberattacks on the US government to supply chain disruptions, executives are under pressure to ensure their organizations are not just surviving but thriving. Yet, many leaders...
Expand Your Reach: Advertising Opportunities with the PreparedEx PodcastÂ
Are you looking for a targeted and effective way to promote your product, service, or brand? The PreparedEx podcast offers a unique platform to engage with professionals in the crisis management, resilience, and preparedness communities. With a growing audience and...
The Benefits of Reputational Risk Analyses with Christopher Beard of The Crisis Shop
In this episode (151) of the PreparedEx Podcast, we sit down with Christopher Beard, a leading expert from The Crisis Shop, to discuss the crucial role of reputational risk analysis in today’s business environment. With reputational risks being as impactful—if not...