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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…
Navigating a Geopolitical Crisis: Crafting, Executing, and Evaluating a Tabletop Exercise for China-Taiwan Conflict
As tensions continue to escalate between China and Taiwan, organizations operating in the region must prepare for the potential of a full-scale conflict. In such a scenario, businesses face the daunting task of evacuating their employees while maintaining continuity of operations. One effective way to prepare for this eventuality is…
Insider Threat Tabletop Exercise: The Ultimate Guide for Strengthening Your Organization’s Security
Insider threats are a growing concern for organizations across the globe with many studies being conducted. One such study is the “2022 Insider Threat Report” by DTEX Systems Group, which states that there’s been a 72% increase in actual insider threat incidents. With the increasing reliance on technology, it’s more…
Ransomware Tabletop Exercises: Strengthen Your Crisis Management Team
In today’s increasingly digital world, organizations face a growing number of cyber threats. One of the most prevalent and harmful attacks is ransomware, which has the potential to wreak havoc on businesses and governments alike. To effectively combat these threats and minimize the damage, it’s essential for organizations to establish…
A Comprehensive Guide to Running a Tabletop Exercise for Earthquake Preparedness in Your Business
Earthquakes can strike without warning, causing immense damage to businesses and putting lives at risk. Being prepared for such events is critical for ensuring the safety of your employees and the continuity of your operations. One of the most effective ways to prepare your business for earthquakes is by conducting…
Tabletop Exercise: Fire Scenario for Building Management Team
Tabletop exercises are an essential part of emergency preparedness and business continuity planning for building management teams. These exercises help to identify potential gaps in response plans, improve communication, and assess overall readiness for various emergency scenarios. This blog will focus on a fire scenario, its potential impacts on business…
A Decade On: Reflecting on the West Fertilizer Explosion and the Lessons Learned
April 17th, 2023, marks the tenth anniversary of the West Fertilizer Company explosion and fire, one of the deadliest industrial accidents in recent US history. The incident took place in the small town of West, Texas, resulting in 15 fatalities, over 200 injuries, and widespread destruction. As we remember those…