How the Trump administration will shape technology and cyber security
Control Risks experts Nicolas Reys and Barnaby Fletcher dissect the Trump administration's impact on technology and cyber security, navigating regulatory fragmentation and geopolitics-driven trade restrictions.
10 Oct 2024
Disinformation & the US election
As election day in the US approaches, fragmented information spheres, disinformation and geopolitics loom, supercharged by emerging technologies, from AI to deepfakes.
Join Control Risks experts Nicolas Reys and Barnaby Fletcher as they explore how generative AI, large-scale misinformation and disinformation, and digital threats are shaping the electoral landscape. From conspiracies to subtle narrative shifts, they discuss the evolving tactics of threat actors and the implications for businesses, governments and voters in this high-stakes digital era.
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24 May 2024
European cyber compliance: what you need to know
The past year has seen a surge in regulatory activity worldwide as authorities continue to combat increasingly sophisticated cyber threats while managing the swift adoption of emerging technologies. Nowhere is this more evident—and potentially transformative—than in the European Union (EU).
In this episode of Decrypt, Associate Director Stina Connor (https://www.controlrisks.com/who-we-are/our-experts/expert-bio/stina-connor) from our Digital Risks team is joined by Associate Director Alexandra Kellert (https://www.controlrisks.com/who-we-are/our-experts/expert-bio/alexandra-kellert) from our Europe geopolitical and country risk team. They discuss the EU's dynamic regulatory landscape and look at the business implications of new regulations like the AI Act, unpacking the challenges these laws pose and the opportunities they present for businesses navigating the EU's complex digital and cyber environment.
2 May 2024
Is zero trust still a thing?
The “zero trust” security model has been a buzzword in IT circles for a while now. It was hailed as a revolutionary approach to protecting digital assets by assuming nothing inside or outside the network is trustworthy. It’s also proven very difficult to put into practice.
In this episode, Nic Reys brings on Jim Fitzsimmons to dissect the principles, the effectiveness and the challenges of zero trust, from critical dependencies to navigating the complexities of modern cyber threats. What does zero trust really entail and is it the cybersecurity panacea it's touted to be? In other words, is it still a thing?
Find out more (https://www.controlrisks.com/our-services/digital-risks) about how we're supporting organisations face digital risk.
4 Apr 2024
Ukraine’s evolving digital threat landscape
Over two years have passed since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This has been a period marked by relentless battlefield activity, shifting geopolitical dynamics, and a complex and evolving digital threat landscape. As business looks to rebuild a country still defending itself from invasion, how can CISOs and security teams ensure their organisations remain secure?
In this episode, Nic Reys (https://www.controlrisks.com/who-we-are/our-experts/expert-bio/nicolas-reys) chats with Control Risks experts Stina Connor (https://www.controlrisks.com/who-we-are/our-experts/expert-bio/stina-connor)and Bota Iliyas (https://www.controlrisks.com/who-we-are/our-experts/expert-bio/botakoz-iliyas) about the current state of digital threats in Ukraine, the changing motivations of threat actors, and what to consider when operating in or entering a market sat at the nexus of geopolitical tensions.
Find out more (https://www.controlrisks.com/campaigns/cyber-content-hub) about what we're paying attention to in the digital risk space.
29 Feb 2024
Getting AI implementation right
The yearlong buzz and panic following the launch of Chat-GPT has given way to the nuts and bolts of implementation. For companies large and small, from developers to end users, the question is: what’s at stake?
Join Nicolas Reys, Steve Sacks, and Caitlin Egen, experts based in New York, DC, and London, respectively, for a conversation about the work they’re doing with clients who are weighing the risks and opportunities of implementing AI – from assessing vendors to tracking regulation.
18 Jul 2023
Artificial Intelligence: where are we today and where are we going?
Across industry and business, new applications and use cases driven by AI are fuelling discussion from the water cooler to the board room. How should organisations balance the world of opportunities afforded by these emerging capabilities with the potential risks inherent in their employment? What do companies need to be thinking about regarding the technical realities and limitations of AI today and how these tools may evolve in the future?
In this episode, Nic Reys is joined by Jeremy Stimson, Partner - Digital Strategy at Control Risks and Associate Director Steve Sacks to delve into the technicalities of AI technology and where we are headed.
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12 May 2023
On and off the pitch: cyber security in sports
On and off the pitch the use of digital technology is becoming increasingly relied upon by the sporting industry. But in this era of growing connectivity, are organisations in danger of being kicked into touch by ever more sophisticated threat actors?
Control Risks Partner Nic Reys sits down with Control Risks Global Head of Sport, Entertainment and Major Events, Daniel Heal and Senior Consultant, Steve Sacks to discuss what is going on with cyber security in the sports industry.
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21 Apr 2023
Artificial intelligence: how to get it right
As the hype and media chatter around Artificial Intelligence grows, organisations and boards are increasingly facing questions regarding the impact of this emerging technology and how best to prepare for it.
In this episode, Nic Reys (https://www.controlrisks.com/who-we-are/our-experts/expert-bio/nicolas-reys) is joined by Control Risks Partner Michele Wiener (https://www.controlrisks.com/who-we-are/our-experts/expert-bio/michele-wiener) as they discuss the implications of artificial intelligence today and into the future.
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3 Apr 2023
Deep Dive: What you need to know about the White House National Cybersecurity Strategy
In March, the White House released its National Cybersecurity Strategy with the aim “to better secure cyberspace and ensure the United States is in the strongest possible position to realize all the benefits and potential of our digital future”.
Join Steve Sacks on a Decrypt Deep Dive for an overview of what’s included, the key takeaways for business, and how the strategy can play a role in cyber security strategies within your organization.
Email cyber@controlrisks.com (mailto:cyber@controlrisks.com) to get in touch.
14 Mar 2023
Cyber crisis management: are you prepared?
Without the necessary and effective preparation, cyber crisis management can look very different in practice compared to on paper, leaving organisations exposed to an increased potential for damage.
Join Stina Connor for a discussion with Control Risks experts Elspeth Robertson and Emma Sanderson on the key challenges organisations face with cyber crisis management and how they can effectively prepare.
Find out more about our cyber and digital services (https://www.controlrisks.com/our-services/cyber-and-digital).
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16 Feb 2023
Russia-Ukraine and cyber: what you should be telling your CISO
Catastrophic failures in the digital domain and large-scale cyber spill over have been puzzlingly absent from the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Why?
Join Nicolas Reys (https://www.controlrisks.com/who-we-are/our-experts/expert-bio/nicolas-reys) for a discussion with Control Risks experts Stina Connor (https://www.controlrisks.com/who-we-are/our-experts/expert-bio/stina-connor)and Jayan Perera (https://www.controlrisks.com/search/search?q=Jayan+Perera) about the not always clear-cut cyber risk lessons of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, what companies and governments are getting right in protecting themselves, and the longer-term implications as the conflict heads into its second year.
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13 Jan 2023
What’s going on with cyber and physical convergence?
Nic Reys is joined by Control Risks Principal Lianne Kennedy-Boudali and Senior Consultant Steve Sacks to discuss how bringing together defenders from both the physical and cyber domains in your organisation can be the first crucial step in deterring and mitigating emerging threats to your organisation.
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9 Dec 2022
Why haven’t the lights gone out in New York City?
Recent attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure and holding the country of Costa Rica to ransom show threat actors have the means and motivation to cause mass disruption.
With a nation-state’s critical infrastructure all connected, Control Risks Partner Nic Reys (https://www.controlrisks.com/who-we-are/our-experts/expert-bio/nicolas-reys)sits down with host of The Global Insight Charles Hecker and Associate Director Stina Connor to ask why we haven’t seen the lights go out in New York City.
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14 Oct 2022
Responding to double extortions: What do you need to know?
With hard-built reputations on the line, the increasing prevalence of double extortion ransomware attacks are costing organisations more than just their financial stability.
Control Risks Partner Nic Reys sits down with experts Luke Fardell and Mark Fawcett to discuss the dangers from threat actors around double extortion and what makes for an effective response to them.
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5 Sept 2022
What’s going on with global cyber regulations?
Having a strong grasp on where cyber compliance and regulations are headed should be a top concern for any organisation, especially those with global footprints.
Control Risks (https://www.controlrisks.com)Partner Nic Reys (https://www.controlrisks.com/who-we-are/our-experts/expert-bio/nicolas-reys) sits down with experts Stina Connor (https://www.controlrisks.com/who-we-are/our-experts/expert-bio/stina-connor) and Jim Fitzsimmons (https://www.controlrisks.com/who-we-are/our-experts/expert-bio/jim-fitzsimmons) for a conversation about key regional divergences around data privacy, how politics and national security agendas are driving cyber regulations, and what organisations can do to adapt to a perpetually shifting and fragmented cyber landscape.
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16 Aug 2022
Ransomware and cyber-attacks after Russia-Ukraine: what’s changed?
Since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, there have been drastic changes to the cyber threat landscape, including a sharp increase in ransomware attacks. Control Risks (https://www.controlrisks.com)Partner Nicolas Reys (https://www.controlrisks.com/who-we-are/our-experts/expert-bio/nicolas-reys) talks with experts Joe Buckley (https://www.controlrisks.com/search/search?q=Joseph+buckley) and Mark Fawcett (https://www.controlrisks.com/who-we-are/our-experts/expert-bio/mark-fawcett) about these changes, how they might develop and what this means for organisations preparing for and responding to ransomware attacks.
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