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The Force Shaper: Why Human Crisis Analysts Still Outperform AI
In episode 160 of The PreparedEx Podcast, host Rob Burton explores why human crisis analysts, particularly those with military and intelligence backgrounds, continue to outperform AI in crisis scenario design. As AI becomes more capable, some predict it will replace human analysts, but the real strength lies in combining both…
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Security Training, Threats and Simulation Exercises – An Interview with Brian Strong
Security threats are consistently evolving. From Ransomware attacks to phishing attempts, businesses, government, and nonprofits need to remain on top of their game to ensure they do not become the next victim. One of the most important parts of preparing an organization for these threats is to ensure employees are made aware of the threats and understand…
Cybersecurity Simulation Exercises an Interview with Heather Engel
With large-scale cyber-breaches becoming the norm, and for all sizes of corporations and governments, it is essential that those responsible for protecting networks and other critical I.T. infrastructure prepare their organizations. Protecting systems and networks is only one aspect of cyber-preparedness, responding to and managing cyber-attacks is also a large part of the overall incident management process. In this podcast, Rob interviews Heather Engel…
15 Years in Business
This has been some journey. In episode 76 of the Podcast, Rob discusses the history or the company and how it all started.
Interview with Tamrin Olden
Communicating with your stakeholders is important at any time. Communicating with them during emergencies is especially important. In episode 75 we interview Tamrin Olden and discuss the importance of communicating with your stakeholders and putting a plan together that ensures you’re ahead of the curve when an incident happens. About Tamrin Tamrin has over 16 years of experience doing public relations for local government and law enforcement…
FirstLook – Customized Crisis Simulation Exercises
FirstLook is a customized crisis simulation exercise that is created by PreparedEx and delivered by you. Unlike exercises that are delivered using PowerPoint decks that never engage your teams, FirstLook is a series of dynamic and thought-provoking injects that create a buzz. FirstLook is a self-guiding exercise package that contains a customized scenario and a self-evaluation…
Crisis Intervention and Hostage Negotiation – An Interview with Dr. Andy Young
We recently had Mental Health Awareness Week so this podcast interview is timely. Dr. Andy Young joined me from Texas to describe his experiences as a hostage and crisis negotiator. Some of his experiences were life changing for him personally and those that were on the other side of the situation. Andy’s an author of…

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