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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…
Why Physical Security and Cybersecurity Must Be Closely Aligned
In today’s hyper-connected world, physical and cybersecurity are no longer distinct silos. The increasing convergence of digital systems with physical infrastructure has created a new reality: threats to one domain often pose risks to the other. Organizations must integrate these two areas to avoid exposing themselves to significant vulnerabilities, operational…
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 business and post-breach…
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 communication in times of trouble, shaping the narrative and safeguarding the organization’s reputation. This…
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 solutions like firewalls and encryption play a critical role in defense, one of the most impactful…
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 respond to various threats and challenges. However, the traditional approach to these exercises often overlooks a…
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 sessions, we’ve uncovered invaluable lessons on how top leaders navigate uncertainty, make critical decisions, and guide their organizations…