Human Risks

Risk matrices are a go-to tool for many risk teams, providing a simple way to visualize and communicate threats across business units. However, while they are widely used, they also face valid criticisms from many leaders.   To manage the pitfalls, it’s essential to understand where risk matrices work best, and where they need to be paired with more dynamic assessment tools.    Read more on the role of a risk matrix in 2024 on the Human Risks blog:   🔽 https://lnkd.in/eXtyqDVS #security #riskmanagement

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month comes to a close, it's crucial for security leaders to recognize that cybersecurity isn't just a technical issue – the tools we use to protect our assets must become more advanced but at the same time be practical, understandable and fit for purpose for our teams. So as the global average cost of a data breach exceeds $4.45 million – it’s about time we bring the security and cybersecurity domains together in a more effective way. Read more on emphasising security at the heart of organizations' cybersecurity strategies on the Human Risks blog: 🔽 https://lnkd.in/e4GBQ_dC #security #cybersecurity #riskmanagement

Human Risks CEO Mads Pærregaard spoke to students at the University of Copenhagen (Københavns Universitet) this week to share live challenges and new developments in the security risk management industry. The MSc in Security Risk Management group are tomorrow's industry leaders, and we are always excited to work with them on applying theoretical knowledge to solve real operational problems. As always, a big thanks from our team for the opportunity to meet such a bright and engaged cohort, and we look forward to ongoing collaboration in the future! Jeppe Heilmann Revsbæk #security #riskmanagement #futureleaders

Driving a risk champion model across organizations is a common strategy to embed best practice in business units and decentralise risk management activities. However while successful networks support champions becoming advocates for best practice risk management in their areas of the business, many fail due to inconsistent support or lack of ongoing coordination. Read more on driving scalability with risk champion networks on the Human Risks blog - https://lnkd.in/e4MKaNUa. 🔒 #security #riskmanagement #champions

Hurricane Milton ploughed across the United States last week, bringing flooding, energy shortages and a trail of destruction that has hampered recovery efforts already underway across many communities. The recent calamities caused by storms in both the US and Europe have highlighted the urgency of climate risks to organizations. And for security leaders, they have reinforced the need to prepare teams for responding to an emerging new normal of climactic events. So what are the fundamentals to ensure that teams are well-prepared for any potential disruption? We've captured five key things. 🔽 #security #risk #incidentmanagement

New Podcast Episode! 🎧 How do polycrises challenge our traditional risk frameworks? In the latest episode of the Human Risks podcast, Mads Pærregaard welcomes Mark Hoffman, CBCP, MBCI from Anesis Consulting Group, Inc. and the Resilience Think Tank to explore the implications of polycrises and the value of best-practice risk management standards. Mads and Mark discuss practical strategies for navigating multiple crises, and how leaders can adapt their approaches to drive business resilience. Listen now via your preferred podcast app 🔽 https://lnkd.in/epbNX6Gn

Are your teams equipped to assess and manage the complexities of today’s threat landscape? As businesses increasingly rely on interdependent systems and value chains, ensuring operational teams are prepared with the right knowledge to navigate the risk landscape is more important than ever. In our latest blog post, we identify six key elements in line with the High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles that teams need to be aware of to drive an effective risk assessment process. Read more below ⬇️ #risk #security #riskmanagement

🎧 What is the value of #ISO22301 in an era of polycrises and systemic resiliency issues? Tune in on demand to hear from Mark Hoffman, CBCP, MBCI and Mads Pærregaard on the implications of polycrises on traditional risk and resiliency frameworks. You can watch a replay of our latest #HumanRisksLive session here: https://lnkd.in/eURbQ5ej #Resilience #Security #RiskManagement

Did you miss last week's #humanriskslive session with Mads Pærregaard and Mark Hoffman, CBCP, MBCI on the implications of polycrises on traditional risk and resilience frameworks? The full recording is now available online. Catch up on demand and register for future events via the link below 🔽 https://lnkd.in/eURbQ5ej #polycrisis #risk #security

What is the emerging role of AI in defining future workflows for security risk teams? Our September 2024 Whitepaper, published in collaboration with Decis Intelligence, unpacks AI workflow applications across the ESRM process to define specific benefits and use cases for leaders in the security risk management industry. Download your copy now. 🔽 https://lnkd.in/eFn_weHd #Security #AI #RiskManagement