article thumbnail

The Top 8 Risk Mitigation Controls, in Order 

MHA Consulting

Risk mitigation controls are the measures we take to reduce the risks our organizations face in carrying out their operations. Related on MHA Consulting: The Ultimate Guide to Residual Risk Risk Mitigation Controls Explained Business continuity is all about reducing risk. You can see why risk mitigation controls are important.

article thumbnail

Event Report: Perimeter PREVENT – the Premier Perimeter Security Event

Security Industry Association

1, 2023, the Security Industry Association (SIA) hosted Perimeter PREVENT , a free daylong symposium examining critical issues related to perimeter defense for physical environments, including government and commercial facilities, critical infrastructure, events and more. Here are some key takeaways and discussion highlights from the event.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Who’s the Boss? Successful Risk Mitigation Requires Centralized Leadership

MHA Consulting

Many companies spend millions of dollars implementing risk mitigation controls but are kept from getting their money’s worth by a disconnected, piecemeal approach. Successful risk mitigation requires that a central authority supervise controls following a coherent strategy. Related on MHA Consulting: Global Turmoil Making You Ill?

article thumbnail

Mitigating the Impact of Severe Weather

everbridge

By 2050, severe weather and climate-related events could displace 1.2 Severe weather and climate-related risk events have increased five times over the last decade, causing approximately $137 billion in economic loss each year. Extreme Heat Events. Extreme Cold Events. The extreme cold event caused approximately €1.4

article thumbnail

Unlocking Climate Change Resilience Through Critical Event Management and Public Warning

everbridge

In the period 2000 to 2019, there were 7,348 major recorded disaster events claiming 1.23 Floods and storms were the most prevalent events.”. The report “The Human Cost of Disasters 2000-2019” also records major increases in other categories including drought, wildfires , and extreme temperature events.

article thumbnail

Ensuring Operational Resilience Amidst Geopolitical Events

Fusion Risk Management

In an increasingly interconnected world, organizations with a global presence face a unique set of challenges when it comes to maintaining resilience during geopolitical events. Crisis and Incident Response Geopolitical events often necessitate the activation of emergency response and crisis response plans.

article thumbnail

Year in Review: Key Trends in Critical Event Management

everbridge

By Eric Boger, VP Risk Intelligence As we approach the end of 2023, it’s vital to reflect on the transformative year in the field of critical event management. Climate Change Impact: Climate change was a significant risk factor, with severe weather events disrupting supply chains and exacerbating geopolitical tensions.