War Gaming the Trade War: How Businesses Can Strategically Navigate the Global Tariff Landscape

War Gaming the Trade War: How Businesses Can Strategically Navigate the Global Tariff Landscape

ByRob Burton

As the global economy reels from escalating trade tensions—particularly between the United States and key economic powers—businesses are entering a period of increased volatility. Tariff hikes, retaliatory duties, and shifting diplomatic relations are creating a high-stakes chessboard where the next move could significantly impact profits, supply chains, and even long-term market viability.  So how can…

Unmasking the Illusion: Preparing for Deepfake Attacks 

Unmasking the Illusion: Preparing for Deepfake Attacks 

ByPreparedex Admin

The Rising Threat of Deepfake Attacks  In 2024, Arup, a global engineering consulting firm, fell victim to an elaborate deepfake scam. A finance employee participated in what appeared to be a legitimate video conference with the company’s CFO and other senior leaders. Unbeknownst to them, every participant—except the employee—was a deepfake, generated by cybercriminals using…

PreparedEx Podcast

Milestone Moments: Announcing the 10th Annual International Crisis Management Conference 

ByPreparedex Admin

In this milestone 150th episode of the PreparedEx podcast, we’re excited to unveil the 10th Annual International Crisis Management Conference. Discover what’s in store for this year’s event, including key themes, speakers, and networking opportunities that make this conference a must-attend for resilience and crisis management professionals. Tune in to hear how this decade-long tradition…

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The Real Cost of a Tabletop Exercise: What Goes Into Creating a Successful One

ByRob Burton

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 response activities.”  Of course, it’s…

Enhancing Crisis Preparedness: A Deep Dive into the PreparedEx Scenario Library within the vExPro™ Service 

Enhancing Crisis Preparedness: A Deep Dive into the PreparedEx Scenario Library within the vExPro™ Service 

ByRob Burton

In today’s risk-laden landscape, organizations face a range of potential crises, from cyber incidents to natural disasters. Ensuring that teams are ready to handle these challenges is critical, and PreparedEx’s vExPro™ service, featuring its Scenario Library, offers a powerful solution to meet this need. This unique service provides a collection of entirely customized scenarios tailored…

Unlock Unmatched Crisis Management Excellence with vExPro™  

Unlock Unmatched Crisis Management Excellence with vExPro™  

ByRob Burton

Your Path to Crisis Management Excellence Starts Here   In today’s unpredictable world, crisis preparedness is critical to organizational success. PreparedEx is proud to introduce vExPro™, a best-in-class service designed to elevate your crisis management capabilities through expertly crafted exercises, continuous support, and strategic advisory.    What is vExPro™?   vExPro™ isn’t just another crisis management service—it’s a…

PreparedEx Podcast

Testing Your Defenses: The Critical Role of Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercises with Jake Paulson 

ByRob Burton

In episode 142 of the PreparedEx podcast, we delve into the critical world of cybersecurity tabletop exercises with expert Jake Paulson. As cyber threats continue to evolve, organizations must be prepared to respond to incidents that could disrupt operations, compromise sensitive data, and damage reputations. Jake Paulson shares his insights on how to design, execute,…

PreparedEx Podcast

Enhancing Crisis Preparedness with Realistic Tabletop Exercises

ByRob Burton

In this episode of the PreparedEx podcast, we delve into the critical role of tabletop exercises (TTXs) in boosting organizational crisis preparedness. Our guest, a seasoned expert in crisis management, discusses how to design and implement highly realistic TTXs that go beyond the basics to truly test and improve an organization’s response strategies. We explore…

technologies

The Value of AR and Smart Technologies for Crisis Management

ByRob Burton

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 AR, virtual reality (VR), and…

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Tabletop Exercise: Fire Scenario for Building Management Team

ByRob Burton

Tabletop exercises are an essential part of emergency preparedness and business continuity planning for building management teams. These exercises help to identify potential gaps in response plans, improve communication, and assess overall readiness for various emergency scenarios. This blog will focus on a fire scenario, its potential impacts on business continuity and life safety, and…