Crisis management involves the strategic planning and response to unexpected and disruptive events that can potentially harm an organization’s reputation, operations, or stakeholders. Successful crisis management is crucial for minimizing damage and maintaining the organization’s resilience. Below are some key principles of crisis management: Preparedness: Being proactive and ready for Read more…
Due diligence and Due Care are two important concepts in security risk management that aim to reduce and manage potential risks. While they are related, they have distinct roles and functions. Let’s delve into the difference and overlap between the two: 1. Due Diligence: Due diligence refers to the process Read more…
Duty of care is a legal concept that refers to the responsibility individuals or organizations have to act in a reasonable manner to prevent harm to others. It is a fundamental principle in various aspects of commerce and industry, emphasizing the need to exercise caution and take appropriate measures to Read more…
The corporate security industry can innovate in several ways to adapt to emerging threats and enhance its effectiveness. Like any sector, the core areas for innovative thinking may include personnel, equipment, facilities and training, to consultancy, intelligence, technology and software. Here are some potential areas for innovation: Advanced Technologies: Embrace Read more…
Generative AI refers to the subset of artificial intelligence that involves creating or generating content, such as text, images, or videos. While generative AI has many exciting applications, it also introduces potential security concerns. Here are some aspects to consider regarding the cybersecurity of generative AI: Data privacy: Generative AI Read more…
API security testing is an essential part of ensuring the integrity and protection of an API (Application Programming Interface). Here are some common methods and techniques used to test API security: Input Validation: Test the API for proper input validation to prevent common security vulnerabilities such as injection attacks (e.g., Read more…
Cultural events such as music festivals can pose a significant security challenge. Several factors need to be considered to ensure the safety and well-being of attendees. Here are some key considerations: Threat Analysis: Assess potential threats specific to the event, such as terrorism, crowd-related incidents, theft, vandalism, and drug-related issues. Read more…
Organisations are increasingly looking to technology as an enabler of their resilience programmes. Why? Because, by facilitating the aggregation of data across business continuity, (BC), operational resilience (OpRes), crisis management, risk and third-party teams, technology can solve many of the pain points faced, whilst improving the quality of best practice Read more…
The cyber kill chain, also known as the Lockheed Martin Cyber Kill Chain, is a concept and framework used in the field of cybersecurity to describe the stages of a cyber attack. It provides a systematic approach to understanding and countering the various steps involved in a typical cyber attack. Read more…
Conducting a business impact analysis (BIA) is an important step in assessing the potential effects of disruptions on your business operations. It helps you identify critical processes, prioritize resources, and develop appropriate recovery strategies. Here’s a step-by-step guide to conducting a BIA: Define the scope: Determine the boundaries of your Read more…