Risk science offers an integrated approach to resilience
Why do we hear calls to separate and independently manage aspects of risk and resilience that are inherently related? These
arguments are inconsistent with more holistic and integrated responses to wicked challenges—such as climate change—that
are necessary if we are to find balances and synergies. The justification of such views is based on misconceptions of risk science that are no longer accurate. Rather than being irrelevant, the risk concept and related literature provide a wealth of resilience analysis resources that are potentially being overlooked. In this Perspective, we discuss how the modern view of risk can provide an integrated framework for the key aspects of resilience.
State of Trust Report – 2024
Trust is critical to the success of every business. But building, scaling, and demonstrating trust is getting harder for organizations. To meet customer expectations, security leaders and their teams must address complex threats, a growing compliance burden, and increasing risk from their third party vendor footprint. The rapid adoption of AI technologies only adds to the challenge, requiring more oversight and governance.
Bridging Silos, Building Resilience: The Evolution of Combined Assurance
Combined assurance integrates internal and external assurance efforts, providing a holistic, efficient, and agile approach to risk management in today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) and brittle, anxious, non-linear, incomprehensible (BANI) world. It enhances governance, stakeholder confidence, and organisational resilience, enabling informed decision-making and regulatory compliance.
Prescriptive and Predictive Analytics: Redefining Risk Management in the Digital Age
Predictive and prescriptive analytics are transforming risk management by enabling organisations to forecast threats and recommend optimal actions. Integrating these tools enhances decision-making, reduces losses, and improves compliance. Success depends on data quality, ethical governance, and a culture that embraces analytics-driven, proactive risk strategies in an evolving landscape.
Mapping the Future: How Risk Professionals Use Forecasting and Backcasting to Shape Organisational Strategy
Forecasting and backcasting are essential scenario analysis tools for risk professionals. Forecasting projects future risks from current trends, while backcasting starts with a desired future and maps steps to achieve it. Integrating both methods enhances strategic planning, resilience, and proactive risk management in uncertain, complex environments.
Case Study: Zero Trust Implementation in a Corporate Bank
A corporate bank adopted Zero Trust to address rising cyber threats and regulatory demands. By implementing multi-factor authentication, microsegmentation, and continuous monitoring, the bank reduced attack surfaces, improved incident response, and enhanced compliance, overcoming challenges with legacy systems and user resistance to achieve greater security and operational resilience.