Crisis communication is a crucial aspect of any organization’s risk management strategy. Effectively managing communication during a crisis can help maintain trust, minimize reputational damage, and ensure that accurate information is disseminated to the public, stakeholders, and employees. These principles enable the management information during a crisis to translate it into Read more…
The Safety & Security market – spanning Personnel, Equipment, Training, Consulting and Managed Services, Intelligence, Technology and Software – is highly fragmented and opaque, making it challenging to navigate and to identify appropriate, differentiated, or new and innovative solutions available to protect people and property, especially at short notice and in rapidly evolving operating environments. Suppliers need to work hard Read more…
A travel risk management plan is essential for ensuring the safety and well-being of travelers during their trips. The specific principles of a travel risk management plan can vary based on the organization and its specific needs. However, there are several fundamental principles that are generally applicable: 1. Risk Assessment: Read more…
Building resilience is no longer just about bouncing back from setbacks; it’s about adapting, innovating, and staying ahead of the curve. And in this pursuit, artificial intelligence (AI) can be a powerful ally. AI has the potential to revolutionise the way organisations approach resilience by offering valuable insights, enhancing decision-making Read more…
Severe weather warnings across the entire UK, including a rare red warning in Scotland, meaning an immediate threat to life, have been issues in recent days. Predictions of changing weather patterns may lead to more frequent episodes in the future. How can organisations effectively plan for, respond to, and recover Read more…
Physical security engineering is a specialized discipline within the broader field of security engineering. It focuses on the design, implementation, and maintenance of physical security measures to protect people, property, and information from unauthorized access, damage, theft, or harm. Physical security engineering involves the application of engineering principles to create Read more…
Incident Response refers to the process of managing and addressing security incidents when they occur. Effective incident response is crucial for minimizing the impact of security breaches and ensuring a swift recovery. The principles of incident response can be summarized as follows: Preparation: Develop and maintain an incident response plan Read more…
The principles of security provide a framework for designing and implementing effective security measures to protect assets, such as data, information, systems, and people, from various threats and risks. While there are different models and frameworks, a commonly cited set of security principles for information security includes: Confidentiality: Ensuring that Read more…
A typical ransomware attack follows a series of stages, from initial infection to encryption of files and the ransom demand. Here’s an overview of how a ransomware attack typically occurs: Delivery: Ransomware typically enters a system through phishing emails, malicious attachments, or compromised websites. Phishing emails often contain seemingly legitimate Read more…
A Business Continuity Impact Assessment (BCIA) is a crucial step in the development of a business continuity plan. It helps you identify potential risks and assess their potential impact on your organization’s critical functions. Here are the steps to carry out a BCIA: Define the Scope and Objectives: Clearly define Read more…