Security & Resilience Dispatches

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 the scope of your BCIA, including the specific areas or processes you want to assess. Identify the objectives of the Read more…

Operational Technology (OT) security and Information Technology (IT) security are two distinct domains of cybersecurity, each focused on protecting different types of systems and infrastructure within an organization. Here are the key differences between OT security and IT security: Scope and Focus: IT Security: IT security primarily focuses on protecting digital information, computer systems, networks, and data. It deals with safeguarding information assets such as databases, servers, laptops, desktops, and Read more…

Threat modeling is a systematic process for identifying and assessing security threats and vulnerabilities in a system, application, or organization. It helps you proactively identify potential risks and take appropriate measures to mitigate them. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to undertake threat modeling: Define the Scope: Clearly define what you are threat modeling. It could be a specific application, a system, a network, or an entire organization. Identify Assets: Read more…

A complex security environment refers to a situation in which various interconnected and interdependent factors contribute to a heightened level of uncertainty, volatility, and risk within the realm of security. This environment is characterized by a multitude of dynamic and evolving challenges that may include geopolitical tensions, technological advancements, socio-economic disparities, and diverse threat actors. Key features of a complex security environment include: Multiple Threat Actors: A diverse range of Read more…

Some companies hired to provide security at conferences cannot undertaken even basic measures. Here are some rules and best practices to follow (in general – and all depends on the overarching risk assessment in view of the nature and size of the conference etc). 1. Identification and access control measures: This includes issuing identification badges to all attendees, staff, and vendors, and implementing access control measures such as checkpoints, turnstiles, Read more…

Marshal’s core purpose to provide strategic resourcing support to organistion operating in dynamic security environments. Underlying this is the objective of each organistion to defend their business value against unexpected disruption. Building robust business resilience is crucial for organizations to withstand disruptions and challenges while continuing to thrive. Here are some steps to help you develop a resilient business: Risk Assessment and Scenario Planning: Start by identifying potential risks that Read more…

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 potential crises is essential. This involves conducting risk assessments, scenario planning, and developing a comprehensive crisis management plan. Preparedness ensures Read more…