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Why security is different from other risks
Most of us intuitively sense that security risks are different from other risks. But why is this the case?
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Risk Management Models
Risk management models help organizations identify, assess, and control risks. They provide a structured approach for identifying and...
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Bow-Tie Model
The Bow-Tie model of risk management is a visual tool that helps organizations identify, assess, and control risks. It is based on the...
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Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS)
The US Department of Defense (DoD) Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS) is a framework for understanding and...
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Anxiety Disorders and Non-Verbal Communication - A Hypothesis
Increased use of digital communication in developmental years contributes to an inability to interpret body language, resulting in anxiety.
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Introduction to ISO31000:2018 Risk Management
Risk management is a crucial aspect of any organization's operations. It involves systematically applying policies, procedures, and...
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Why ChatGPT is so important right now
The rise of life on Earth is one of the most infinitely improbable events in the universe. It began over 3.5 billion years ago when the...
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How to Select a Risk Management Standard
There are various risk management standards available, some of which include: ISO 31000:2018 Risk Management Guidelines: This is an...
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What is the risk bow-tie?
The risk bow tie is a visual representation of the components of risk. It is shaped like a bow tie, with the risk at the center and the...
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Luck, the Sibling of Risk
"The cover of Forbes magazine does not celebrate poor investors who made good decisions but happened to experience the unfortunate side...
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What are the most significant risks facing humanity?
It is difficult to determine the single biggest risk management issue facing homo sapiens, as our risks and challenges are complex and...
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The Fastest Way to Do a Risk Assessment
Risk assessments can be complex beasts. Some of them can take months to complete. But if you have a requirement to get a risk assessment...
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Threat, intelligence, and risk
Every year and in every nation, government and commercial intelligence agencies create and protect volumes of intelligence 'product.' ...
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How to make money from risk management?
I don't often get asked how to make money from risk management, even though I've been making a good living from it for over 30 years. You...
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The Risk Management Continuum
I’d been in the room for about five minutes and had already heard Brian (not his real name) tell me at least three times in a variety of...
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At the risk of sounding anxious
What would you expect to see at a macro level in our societies if anxiety and depression increased significantly? Probably greater social...
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The ten best books for security, risk, and law enforcement professionals
I recently reflected on the daily risks our law enforcement and security professionals face. And what, if anything, could I offer to help...
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Risk Assessment: The Snooze-Inducing Task That's Taking Over the Corporate World!
Bob: "Hey Jane, how's that risk assessment coming along?" Jane: "Don't even get me started, Bob. I've been going over the draft report...
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Digital technology and software for risk management
Digital technologies can be a powerful tool for organizations to identify, assess, and control risks. These technologies can help...
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Risk Management for the Modern Business: A Comprehensive Guide to Enterprise Risk Assessment
You have a lot on your plate as a CEO or senior executive. Numerous factors, from staying competitive to attracting and retaining top...
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Bow-Tie of Christmas
Ah, the bow-tie model, the beloved tool of risk management professionals everywhere. But what happens when this trusty tool is applied to...
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The implications of the reproducibility crisis for risk management
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated several emerging trends, including: The widespread adoption of remote work, or working from home,...
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How to implement ISO31000 Risk Management Standard
Understanding, let alone managing risk, can often feel like hanging on by your fingertips. But it doesn't have to be that way. By...
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A better definition for risk management?
"The effect of uncertainty on objectives." “It’s just semantics,” he said with a dismissive wave of his hand. Have you ever been involved...
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