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Winter Olympics cyber plot underscores geopolitical risk for major events
A thwarted cyber attack linked to Russia in the lead-up to the Winter Olympics illustrates how major events concentrate digital, geopolitical and reputational risk, raising fresh questions for boards and risk leaders.
Regulation watch: Can we secure a long-term safety net for flood risk?
With floods affecting every US state in the past five years, risk managers are under pressure to protect properties. The NFIP provides vital coverage – but recurring lapses put communities and investments at risk. RIMS Public Policy Committee is urging members to fight for a stable solution.
Case study: What the Fukushima water release reveals about risk perception and communication
Managing risk means managing perception, even when the two don’t align. Two studies reveal how the public saw the Fukushima water release as a ‘high-dread, low-controllability’ risk, and what we can learn about communication in such sensitive circumstances.
Case study: SK Telecom’s cyber breach shows why silence can be deadly in a crisis
Backlash from SK Telecom’s initially mute response to “the worst hacking case in the history of the telecom industry” highlights how critical transparency is after a data breach. Swift action is not enough.
Case study: How a major broadcaster managed the risks of a switch from cable TV to streaming
The project: Transforming the way millions of people consume TV, from cable to streaming. The assignment: Change, risk and program management through a high-stakes migration in a complex environment. GleeYM’s Yasir Masood talks us through the switch.
Heathrow’s fire was a wake-up call – here’s what risk managers must learn
The March 2025 substation fire that grounded Heathrow Airport for more than 16 hours disrupted over 270,000 passenger journeys and exposed systemic weaknesses across the UK’s critical infrastructure. StrategicRISK speaks to seven senior experts to explore what went wrong – and how to prepare for what’s next.
The people person: How Qisda’s chief HR, sustainability and risk officer is tackling the talent crunch
Danny Lin is guiding Qisda through a time of intense change, as it navigates a digital transformation and Taiwan’s talent crisis. But with a role that blends risk, HR and sustainability, Lin is uniquely positioned to change mindsets and prepare for the future.
Achieving cyber resiliency – it’s more than the Tech Stack!
Cyber resilience cannot be bought off the shelf. Geoffrey Kerr, cyber security consultant and former VP global cyber security at Procter & Gamble, argues that organisations must move beyond technology-led spending and adopt a risk-based, strategy-first approach that embeds accountability, cultural change and measurable outcomes across the business.
SR 500: Cyber resilience takes centre stage
Previously a back-office function, resilience in the digital space is now in the spotlight. At an SR:500 roundtable in asssociation with Marsh, risk leaders explored how AI, regulation and culture are highlighting new strategies and demanding board-level attention.
Spotlight on: the risks facing the global retail sector
Many have rung the death knell for retail over the years, but the sector isn’t dying – it’s just changing. Retail risk managers have their hands full, managing disruptors like AI integration and the next generations’ consumer habits, alongside supply chain issues and loss prevention. Trevor Treharne reports.
DORA: The buck now stops at the top
In a new regulatory era heralded by DORA, accountability is on a whole new level. If you are a decision-maker, you could be held responsible for compliance failures far down your vendor chain. Companies must be insurance ready, warns BHSI’s Koen Cambré and Adrienne Sitbon.
Distraction not dishonesty
Negligence claims against lawyers are growing in severity. Travelers Europe senior risk management consultants Philippa Wilkin and Paul Smith explain why distraction caused by technology could be at the heart of the problem.
From silos to strategy: how boards are rethinking risk
Webinar: With boards more engaged, our next mission is clear: offer a wide-angle lens on how risks interact, and why risk management and opportunity can co-exist. Our panellists share candid insights on how to turn silos into the strategies a board wants to see.
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