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The Real Cost of a Tabletop Exercise: What Goes Into Creating a Successful One
According to IBM's 2024 Data Breach Report, the staggering financial impact of data breaches reached a global average of $4.88 million!. The report goes on to state that, "75% of the increase in average breach costs in this year’s study was due to the cost of lost...
The Crucial Role of Crisis Communications During Incidents and Crises
In today's uncertain and often tumultuous landscape, crisis management has become a critical component for businesses and organizations of all sizes. At the heart of this stands the Crisis Communications Department. This crucial entity orchestrates strategic...
The Top 10 Reasons to Conduct a Cybersecurity Exercise
In today’s hyper-connected world, the threat landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace. Organizations face constant cyber threats, ranging from ransomware attacks to phishing schemes, supply chain vulnerabilities, and insider threats. While technology...
12 Lessons in Crisis Leadership: Insights from the Front Lines – Part 2
In episode 148 of the PreparedEx Podcast, we continue our exploration of essential crisis leadership lessons with part 2 of our series. Building on the foundational insights from episode 147, this episode delves into lessons 7 through 12, offering deeper perspectives...
12 Lessons in Crisis Leadership: Insights from the Front Lines – Part 1
In episode 147 of the PreparedEx Podcast, we delve into key lessons learned from countless crisis simulation exercises conducted with executive teams. These sessions, designed to test leadership strategies under intense pressure, reveal invaluable insights into how...
Your Guide to Using Storytelling for Crisis Preparedness
In today's dynamic and unpredictable business landscape, effectively managing crises is paramount for any organization's success and continuity. Crisis simulation exercises have emerged as invaluable tools for assessing and enhancing an organization's readiness to...
When CEOs Face the Storm: 12 Lessons in Crisis Leadership
We design, deliver, and evaluate numerous crisis simulation exercises for executive teams each year, rigorously testing leadership strategies under high-pressure scenarios. Drawing from insights gained across this year's exercises, including 12 executive-level...
Effective Emergency Evacuations: Ensuring Safety and Preparedness in Crisis
An effective emergency evacuation plan is crucial for the safety and security of any organization. In times of crisis, whether due to natural disasters, fires, or other threats, a well-executed evacuation can save lives and minimize chaos. Below are key components...
Enhancing Crisis Preparedness: A Deep Dive into the PreparedEx Scenario Library within the vExPro™ Service
In today's risk-laden landscape, organizations face a range of potential crises, from cyber incidents to natural disasters. Ensuring that teams are ready to handle these challenges is critical, and PreparedEx's vExPro™ service, featuring its Scenario Library, offers a...
8 Stages of a Resilience Program Maturity Assessment
Conducting a Resilience Program Maturity Assessment (RPMA) is critical in understanding an organization's resilience level and readiness to withstand disruptions. This process is invaluable for identifying strengths, gaps, and areas for improvement, allowing...