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Looking Back to Move Forward: What 2025 Reinforced About Crisis Preparedness
As the year draws to a close, it is natural for organizations to reflect on what they accomplished, what they endured, and what still feels unresolved. For many leadership teams,…
AI, Robotics, and the New Era of Crisis Preparedness
Article written by Dani Andrews As the need for more comprehensive and detailed risk management plans for more complex crises continues to grow, technology like artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics will play a key role in ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and speed in strategizing. AI and robotics work differently; the former…
Your Guide to Enhancing Crisis Management Scenarios with FirstLook Pro
In today’s unpredictable world, the ability to respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies is more crucial than ever. Organizations must be prepared to handle various crises, from natural disasters to cyberattacks. PreparedEx, a leader in crisis and emergency preparedness and response tabletop exercises, offers a powerful tool, FirstLook Pro. This…
Beyond the Outage: Effective After-Action Reporting and Remediation Planning
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, incidents and disruptions are inevitable. Whether it’s a full-scale cyber attack or a simulated breach during a tabletop exercise, the critical response phase doesn’t end when the immediate threat is mitigated. What follows is just as crucial: the after-action reporting and remediation planning process…
How to Prepare for Financial Crisis Management
Article written by Dani Andrews Regardless of how long you’ve been running your business, it’s normal to experience crises over the years. While you cannot completely eliminate the risks and threats to your business’s growth and success, the first step to risk management is recognizing the common examples of business…
The Critical Role of Ransomware Tabletop Exercises in Hospital Crisis Management
In the digital age, hospitals are not only centers of healthcare but also hubs of vast data and technology-dependent operations. The threat of ransomware—malicious software that encrypts files and demands a ransom for their release—poses a significant risk to the continuity of critical healthcare services. As a hospital crisis manager,…
The Value of AR and Smart Technologies for Crisis Management
Article written by Dani Andrews Technology is advancing rapidly and becoming more integrated into various industries; crisis management is no exception. Augmented reality (AR) and smart technologies are revolutionizing crisis management by increasing immersion and providing data-backed insights and information. A review published in Frontiers in Virtual Reality notes that…