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In this illuminating episode of the Preparedex LLC podcast, we took a close look at the SEC’s newly finalized cybersecurity disclosure rules, a topic that’s become pivotal in corporate boardrooms across the country. With its potential to redefine the landscape for public companies, it’s crucial for business leaders, investors, and professionals alike to grasp the […] The post Navigating the SEC’s New Cybersecurity Disclosure Landscape with Brian Haugli appeared first on PreparedEx.

In today’s episode of the PreparedEx podcast, we invite a specialist in simulation exercises to explore a diverse range of topics. Here’s what we cover:  Nuclear Strategic Level Exercises: Our guest provides insight into the intricacies of planning and executing nuclear strategic level exercise scenarios, discussing the key factors that make these simulations successful and […] The post Future-Proofing Society: Inside the World of High-Stakes Simulation Exercises appeared first on PreparedEx.

In this episode, we explore the crucial task of securing senior leadership buy-in for a Crisis Simulation Exercise Program. With the unpredictability of the business world, being prepared for potential crises is an absolute necessity, not a luxury. Crisis simulations play a significant role in this preparedness, but getting the top brass on board can […] The post Leading Through Crisis: Securing Buy-In for Your Simulation Exercise Program appeared first on PreparedEx.

In this engaging episode, our guest Ruben Hoornveld, a seasoned security professional based in Somalia, shares his first-hand experiences and insights from the recent Sudan crisis.  Our conversation begins with the guest’s personal account of the impact the Sudan crisis had on their work in Somalia. Ruben shared complexities of operating in such volatile environments […] The post Navigating Crisis: Perspectives from the Ground – Sudan Crisis and Its Impact appeared first on PreparedEx.

Join us in episode 118 as we dive into the world of incident management with our esteemed guest, Timothy Cohen, an Incident Manager from a top technology company. We’ll explore their role, common types of incidents, and best practices for effective response and recovery. Learn how prioritization, communication, and continuous improvement are key components to […] The post Mastering the Art of Incident Management: Insights from Timothy Cohen appeared first on PreparedEx.

In this episode, Rob takes you through the critical steps to consider before diving into your first exercise program. He shares the importance of gaining internal support, assessing your existing expertise, and mapping out the program’s objectives and scope. Rob also emphasizes the value of a two or three-year approach to progressively build capabilities, as […] The post Crafting Your First Exercise Program: The 5 Essential Pre-Exercise Elements appeared first on PreparedEx.

In Episode 116 of the podcast, we interviewed Steve Kuhr CEO of Kuhr Group, LLC. Here’s the questions we posed to Steve:   The post The Impact on Communities When Businesses Don’t Prepare: An Interview with Steve Kuhr appeared first on PreparedEx.

In Episode 115 of the podcast, we interviewed Piyali Mandal who is leading the way with research on how AI is impacting the world of crisis and disaster management. We spoke about crisis communication messaging, how AI can help with forecasting risk, how it’s not emotionally intelligent, as well as scenario and exercise planning.   Piyali […] The post AI and its Impact on Crisis Management and Communications: An Interview with Piyali Mandal appeared first on PreparedEx.

In episode 114 we spoke with Donna Speckhard who is Resilience leader at Fannie Mae. We covered everything from third party risk to global intelligence and the role it plays in operational resilience. Donna has a wealth of experience, and our discussion is one that you won’t want to miss.   The post The Resiliency Journey – An Interview with Donna Speckhard appeared first on PreparedEx.

In episode 113 of the podcast, Rob interviewed Bruce McIndoe of McIndoe Risk Advisory, LLC. Rob spoke to Bruce about Geopolitical Risk and the current situation. Bruce provided insight into his experience with helping organizations manage geological situations with a key focus on the effects. Rob and Bruce spoke about exercises and the importance of […] The post Planning for Geopolitical Risk in 2023 – An Interview with Bruce McIndoe appeared first on PreparedEx.