Article written by Dani Andrews According to a Wells Fargo survey, 71% of Americans don’t have a detailed emergency plan in case a natural disaster strikes. Given the changing climate and the increase in extreme natural phenomena, being ill-prepared for outdoor crises can significantly compromise safety. Crisis training is an excellent way to help keep…
Organizations must be prepared for various scenarios in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing environment. The vExPro™ scenario library is designed to address this need by providing a comprehensive and customizable approach to scenario planning. Here’s a closer look at what the vExPro™ scenario library offers and how it can benefit your organization. Current Scenario Planning: Types…
Tabletop exercises are invaluable when it comes to assessing your organization’s readiness for cyber incidents. Think of them as fire drills—but for cyber threats. These exercises bring together key teams, testing not only their technical responses but also their coordination, decision-making, and communication during stressful situations. If done right, they uncover gaps, improve workflows, and…
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 excels in processing data and…
In this episode of the PreparedEx Podcast, we sit down with Justin Sellars of 360 Privacy, to discuss the ever-important topic of digital privacy. As our lives become increasingly digital, protecting our personal information has never been more crucial. Justin shares his expertise on digital privacy, common threats, and actionable strategies to enhance your online…
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 crises, some of which you…
For crisis management documentation, should the Master Event Log (MEL) be separate from the Incident Action Plan (IAP), and why? Maintaining clear, organized documentation in crisis management is crucial for effective response and recovery. The Master Event Log and the Incident Action Plan serve distinct, albeit complementary, roles in crisis management. It is often recommended…
Newport, Rhode Island – Rob Burton, Co-Founder and Managing Director of PreparedEx, the leader in crisis simulation exercises, today announced two new crisis simulation products for tabletop exercises that you conduct yourself: FirstLook Plus and FirstLook Pro provide ultra-realistic, rapidly unfolding crisis scenarios that challenge and improve an organization’s crisis response. FirstLook Plus offers PreparedEx’s…
A Guide to Effective Cyber-Security Tabletop Exercises FinTech companies and businesses supporting the financial services industry face unique cyber-security challenges in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. With the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, it is crucial to be well-prepared for any incident. Cyber-security tabletop exercises are pivotal in this preparation, offering a proactive approach to…
If you’re in risk management, disaster preparedness, or cybersecurity, you’ve likely heard of tabletop exercises. But what exactly are these exercises, how do they work, and why are they essential? Today, we’ll delve deep into answering these questions and more. What are Tabletop Exercise Scenarios? Organizations often use tabletop exercises to test their preparedness for…