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The Risk Landscape Has Changed: What the Iran Conflict Means for Your Organization’s Exposure
When Geopolitics Becomes a Business Disruption In 2026, organizations including Stryker Corporation were reported to have experienced cyber incidents linked to Iranian-aligned threat actors, alongside confirmed targeting of U.S. water…
When Seconds Count: Training Your Manufacturing Teams for Active Assailant Threats
If Today Went Sideways Imagine you’re walking through your production floor on a regular Tuesday. The hum of machines, the smell of hot metal, the familiar rhythm you’ve known for years. Then, a loud crash echoes down the hall—steel shelving collapsing or equipment letting loose? You turn tense. It wasn’t…
Your Biggest Risk Isn’t the Outage—It’s the Unprepared Response
Imagine This… You’re halfway through your morning coffee (or tea, if you’re British like me) when your trading platform suddenly goes dark. No alerts. No recovery plan. Key clients are freaking out; one even turns to Twitter to vent. Sound familiar? It’s not fiction—this happened when FIS, a major financial‐services…
The Power of a Phone Call During a Crisis
Article written by Dani Andrews Why Voice Conversations Still Matter in High-Stakes Situations In today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected world, businesses have little room for delay when a crisis strikes. As Rob Burton wrote in our post on the Crucial Role of Crisis Communications During Incidents and Crises, crisis communication teams serve…
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 strategic clarity. This blog unpacks how to respond, recover, and reinforce continuity in the wake of flooding events. Phase 1:…
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…