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AI Can’t Read the Room: Why Human Facilitators Are Still the Most Powerful Tool in Crisis Preparedness
By an exercise facilitator who has run hundreds of simulations, watched leadership teams under pressure, and learned one essential truth: when people are stressed, technology steps aside and the human…
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…
Rob Burton Delivers Tabletop Exercise at ICMC 2024
On day-one of the 9th Annual International Crisis Management Conference, Rob Burton, Managing Director of PreparedEx, will be delivering a tabletop exercise during his session as well as discussing simulation exercise best practices. ICMC 2024 will be held live in Newport, RI on June 5-6, 2024. Click HERE to learn…