In episode 132 of the PreparedEx podcast, “Strategic Frontiers: Mastering Global Diplomacy and Crisis Management,” we delve into the intricate world of international relations and high-stakes decision-making. Our guest is a seasoned expert with over two decades of experience in diplomacy, military, government, and corporate sectors, offering a rare glimpse into the art of navigating […] The post Strategic Frontiers: Mastering Global Diplomacy and Crisis Management appeared first on PreparedEx.

In this enlightening episode of the PreparedEx podcast, we sit down with Derek Rowan, a luminary in emergency management exercises. Titled “Mastering Crisis Readiness: A Deep Dive with Emergency Management Expert Derek Rowan,” this episode offers a rare glimpse into the intricate world of emergency preparedness through the eyes of a seasoned professional. Derek shares […] The post Mastering Crisis Readiness: A Deep Dive with Emergency Management Expert Derek Rowan appeared first on PreparedEx.

Join us in this special episode as we express our heartfelt gratitude to our customers for their unwavering support throughout the year. We reminisce about the pleasure of meeting numerous new clients and the joy of continuing our journey with long-standing partners.  As we gear up for 2024, we’re thrilled to announce the upcoming launch […] The post Year in Review and Looking Ahead: The Journey of FirstLook Plus appeared first on PreparedEx.

In this episode of “Navigating the Storm,” we delve into the complex and high-stakes world of crisis communication. Our expert guest, a seasoned crisis communications strategist, will provide insights into managing diverse crises, such as high-profile legal cases, personal and business disputes, real estate controversies, cybersecurity breaches, and online reputation management. Join us as we […] The post Navigating the Storm: Insights from Nathan Miller on Crisis Communication Strategies appeared first on PreparedEx.

In this episode of the PreparedEx podcast, we delve deep into the intricate world of crisis management with a leading expert Brendan Monahan We explore the foundational components of a robust crisis management plan, analyze real-world case studies of mishandled crises, and uncover the essentials of team dynamics, communication strategies, and the role of cutting-edge […] The post Mastering the Unforeseen: Crisis Management Essentials and the Power of Preparedness – An Interview with Brendan Monahan appeared first on PreparedEx.

Welcome to another insightful episode of the PreparedEx podcast! Today, we navigate the intricate and interconnected realms of third-party logistics and cybersecurity. With global supply chains becoming increasingly digital, the urgency to protect and secure logistical operations from a myriad of cyber threats has never been more paramount.  Topic:  In this episode, we shine a […] The post Securing the Links: Cybersecurity in Third-Party Logistics Supply Chains appeared first on PreparedEx.

In Episode 125 of the PreparedEx podcast, join us as we demystify the complex landscape of crisis management with industry expert Sean Cunnigham. From dissecting the strategic layer’s role during a crisis to rethinking the function of the Chair of the Crisis Management Team, this episode leaves no stone unturned. We also delve into the […] The post Crisis Management Unveiled: Strategic Moves, Team Dynamics, and Scenario Planning appeared first on PreparedEx.

An update from Rob Burton, CEO of PreparedEx, LLC.   The post Bi-Annual (late) update from Rob Burton on PreparedEx appeared first on PreparedEx.

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.

In episode 112 of the podcast, we interviewed William Dunne Lead Expert Crisis Management and Emergency Services expert at Penn State Health. William spoke about his wealth of experience in emergency and crisis management. Topics covered ranged from planning, crisis communications, COVID and the medical industry and of course, simulation exercises. You won’t want to […] The post Preparing for Crises within Healthcare – An Interview with William Dunne appeared first on PreparedEx.

In episode 111 of the podcast, we interviewed Lester Chng of BMO Financial. We covered some good ground in this episode. Lester talks about his career as well as scenario planning through well designed tabletop and other types of simulation exercises. Lester has some stories too. Don’t miss this episode.   The post How to Design and Deliver Engaging and Successful Tabletop Exercises appeared first on PreparedEx.

In episode 110 Rob discusses the importance of creating a remediation plan after you have completed you after action report from your exercise or real incident.   More Content: Remediation Planning Blog Post The post Finding Gaps During Exercises and Creating a Remediation Plan appeared first on PreparedEx.

In episode 109 Rob interviews Jack Murphy a Former Fire Chief from New Jersey. Jack’s background in fire safety and emergency preparedness planning for buildings is second to none.   Related Articles: The post Fire Drills – an Interview with Jack Murphy  appeared first on PreparedEx.

In episode 108 Rob discuss the importance of emergency drills within the workplace. From fire drills in the post-covid era to active shooter drills, Rob breaks down easy-to-follow steps that will help you create your own emergency drill program.  Link:  https://preparedex.com/essential-emergency-drills-for-the-workplace/  The post Workplace Emergency Drills  appeared first on PreparedEx.

In episode 107 of the podcast Rob discusses the real cost of designing, delivering and evaluation tabletop exercises. He breaks down the costs and gives dollar amounts for each step of the process. Check out the Blog: The Real Cost of a Tabletop Exercise: What Goes Into Creating a Successful One The post The Real Cost of Creating and Delivering Tabletop Exercises appeared first on PreparedEx.

In Episode 106 of the podcast, we interviewed Shane Mathew Head of Enterprise Resilience at Zoom and Host of the Failover Plan Podcast. Shane spoke about his career so far as wells as crisis management planning. Shane summarizes what should be in a crisis management program, why crisis management teams should learn how to create […] The post Crisis Management Programs an Interview with Shane Mathew appeared first on PreparedEx.

In episode 105 of the podcast we interviewed Gabriel Friedlander the Founder of Wizer a Cyber-Security Training Company. We spoke about why having a cyber-security awareness program is important as well as ensuring our families have access to training too. Gabby spoke about the importance of storytelling through short videos and how Wizer creates these […] The post Why Cyber-Security Awareness Videos Help Protect Your Brand and Employees – An Interview with Gabriel Friedlander appeared first on PreparedEx.

In this the 104th Episode, Rob discusses 10 Reasons Organizations Fail at Crisis Management. 1 – Not Having a Crisis Management Plan Will Create Unnecessary Chaos 2 – Without a Crisis Leader, You Will Faulter 3 – Not Understanding Who Your Stakeholders Are     4 – Not Creating Situational Awareness as Soon as Possible During the […] The post 10 Reasons Organizations Fail at Crisis Management appeared first on PreparedEx.

In Episode 103 of the podcast Rob interviewed Scott Hemingway who is the Director of Security at the Signature Healthcare system and runs The Hemingway Group a security consulting firm. It was humbling to hear Scott talk about his recent visit to Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Additionally, Scott spoke about the importance of […] The post Preparing Organizations for Active Shooter Situations – An Interview with Scott Hemingway appeared first on PreparedEx.

In episode 102 of the podcast we interviewed Austin Cruz who a Crisis and Disaster Services Program Manager for an industry leading global aerospace company. Austin provided insight into the challenges around preparing for wildfires. He spoke about the steps that businesses can take as well as employees to prepare both the business assets as […] The post Preparing for and Responding to Wildfires – An Interview with Austin Cruz appeared first on PreparedEx.

In Episode 101 of the podcast Rob reflects on 17 years in business, ICMC 2022, as well as his DRJ presentation coming up in the Fall.   The post An Update from Rob Burton appeared first on PreparedEx.

In our 100th Episode we interviewed Brian Zawada the Chief Strategy Officer of Castellan Solutions. Brian provided insight into his career and the correlation between his work and wine growing which is something he does in his spare time. He spoke about the substantial changes that the resiliency space has gone through in recent years […] The post Building a Resilient Business – An Interview with Brian Zawada appeared first on PreparedEx.

In Episode 99 of the podcast Kelly McKinney discusses how he got into emergency and crisis management back in 2001. Kelly also spoke about the challenging roles throughout his career as well as how he is part of a team that helps make NYU Langone Health safer and more resilient network. Finally, Kelly spoke to […] The post Managing Crises in a City That Never Sleeps – An Interview with Kelly McKinney appeared first on PreparedEx.

In Episode 98 of the podcast Rob interviews Erik Endress of Share911. Erik discusses the importance of receiving timely and accurate information during those first few seconds of an emergency. Erik also provided an insight in the the types of scenarios that require an immediate response as well as the importance of alerting those that […] The post Receiving Timely Notifications During Critical Events – An Interview with Erik Endress appeared first on PreparedEx.

Decision making is easy in a predictable and slow-changing world, but we are a long way from that right now.  In episode 97 of the PreparedEx podcast, Chris Paton discusses what effects decision making, how our biases and heuristics influence us, and the impact this has on tempo.  Chris will also touch on some simple […] The post Critical Decision-Making for Crisis Management Teams – An Interview with Chris Paton appeared first on PreparedEx.

In episode 96 Tony Kaufman walks us through his personal experience with managing the Diamond Princess Cruise COVID-19 crisis. Tony, who was a member of the senior leadership at the time of the crisis managed the response from the moment of the outbreak through to recovery. Tony goes into detail about how they managed the […] The post Leading a Crisis from the Eye of a Storm – An Interview with Tony Kaufman appeared first on PreparedEx.

In Episode 95 Rob interviews Matt Kershner who is the Chief at the Special Operations Forces Training Support Branch at DTRA the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The discussion during the podcast was centered around exercises. Matt has vast amounts of experience within the exercise design, delivery and evaluation of exercises and shares his stories during […] The post Preparing for Nuclear, WMD and Emerging Threats – An Interview with Matt Kershner appeared first on PreparedEx.

In episode 94 Rob discusses active shooter and violent intruder events and preparedness with Hector Delgado founder and CEO of ASR Alert Systems, Navy SEAL (ret) and HSI Special Agent (ret). Hector spoke about what schools, businesses, sporting arenas, music festivals and other locations can do to try and mitigate a mass shooting or violent […] The post An Interview with Hector Delgado: Preparing for Active Shooter or Other Violent Intruder Crises. appeared first on PreparedEx.

In episode 93 of the podcast, John Petrozzelli discusses preparation for incident response, crisis response during an incident, and post incident response through the lens of his experience FBI analyst and investigator during the Boston Marathon Bombings. He discusses steps a company can take to prepare for incidents, respond to them, and adapt for the […] The post Boston Marathon Bombing Lessons for Incident Response and Business Continuity  appeared first on PreparedEx.

In Episode 92 of the podcast, Rob spoke with Lucy Dickson of the Wakefield West Yorkshire, UK council about a fire that happened in their city in 2020. Lucy shares her personal background and what her role was on the day of the fire. Lucy also went into detail about the fire and the multi-agency […] The post Lessons From The Wakefield Fire – An Interview with Lucy Dickson appeared first on PreparedEx.

In Episode 91 of our podcast, we interviewed Dave Rogers and discussed his career within the Navy SEALS, his time spent in politics as well as his journey through life. The interview goes into some of the lessons he learned during BUD/S training and especially Hell Week, which, if you are aware, is one of […] The post Former Navy SEAL Dave Rogers Discusses Leading During Stressful Situations appeared first on PreparedEx.

In episode 90 of the PreparedEx podcast, Rob discusses the Family Leason Officer (FLO) role with Moose Mutlow. Moose provides insight into search and rescue emergencies as a trained and experienced FLO. Moose discusses his career so far and goes into detail about the role of the FLO as well as some of the most […] The post The Family Liaison Officer Role – An Interview with Moose Mutlow appeared first on PreparedEx.

In episode 89, we interviewed Rob Doran of Black Dog Crisis Management Ltd. Rob discussed the current state of COVID in the UK and the impact it’s having on businesses and society. Rob also spoke about some of the lessons that organizations should have learned from the last two years and why they should be […] The post COVID Lessons from the UK appeared first on PreparedEx.

In episode 88 of the PreparedEx podcast, Rob interviews Jonathan Silva of State Street. The focus of the discussion is cyber-security training programs. The discussion starts off with an insight into why these programs are valuable and moves into how they are tailored to meet the specific requirements of an organization. The conversation also covers how individuals learn in diverse ways and finishes with how to validate the training programs.    About Jonathan Silva   […] The post Cyber Security Training Programs: An Insight into Development, Delivery and Maintenance appeared first on PreparedEx.

In episode 87, we interviewed Matt Bradley. He is Vice President Global Security Solutions at OnSolve and was able to provide insight into Artificial Intelligence and how it can make a difference for security and crisis management professionals in emergency situations. In addition, he talked about his career in the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) as well as some other particularly challenging roles that he had […] The post How Technology is Changing Crisis Management – An Interview with Matt Bradley appeared first on PreparedEx.

In episode 86 of the podcast, Rob interviewed Tobias Watson of Constant Associates. The discussion was circled around simulation exercises and the importance of not letting your guard down due to the ongoing pandemic situation. Tobias discussed shorter exercises and non-notice drills that have been beneficial in his career. He also talks about larger scale exercises and how they can be a burden and […] The post Are You Still Preparing for Other Threats During COVID? appeared first on PreparedEx.

In episode 85 of the podcast, Rob interviewed Mark Hoffman MBCI, CBCP Award winning Continuity and Crisis Management Consultant about the state of cyber-response within organizations. We spoke about what functions should make up the crisis management team and the benefits of having a cross-functional team approach as the importance of rehearsing the team for cyber-breach incidents.  The post Responding to Cyber-Incidents – There’s No “I” in Team appeared first on PreparedEx.

In episode 84 of the podcast, Rob interviewed Lorraine Schneider of the Emergency Management Growth Initiative. EMGI makes EM more visible and accessible. Engaging with leadership and exposing them to the benefits of Emergency Management is one of the main goals of the initiative. Additionally, they expose EM to the young generation and other groups. This important initiative is growing and is already international. Lorraine also discussed exercises from when she as at UCLA and shared her story […] The post The Emergency Management Growth Initiative – An Interview with Lorraine Schneider appeared first on PreparedEx.

In episode 83 Rob covers the 12 essential steps for a crisis communicator to take during a cyber breach crisis. These steps can be used in any crisis not just cyber. Rob refers to the eBook that The International Crisis Management Conference put together a few years ago. We added the link to the eBook in the show notes.   https://crisisconferences.com/cyber-comms-ebook/ Steps:  Make sure you, as the Head Communicator, are part of the […] The post 12 Essential Steps for Crisis Communicators to Take During a Cyber Breach Crisis appeared first on PreparedEx.

In episode 82 Rob discusses what the team has learned so far with regards to running virtual exercises throughout COVID. He touches on why it’s important to continue to scenario plan as well as what platform have worked best and their features. The post Virtual Exercises – What We Have Learned appeared first on PreparedEx.

It has been a year, that is an understatement. Rob discusses PreparedEx’s acquisition of The International Crisis Management Conference a deal that was in the making due to the current circumstances as well as other key reasons. Rob also touches on FirstLook and a testimonial from a recent FirstLook exercise that a client conducted using the new exercise service.   Principles of […] The post An Important Announcement – Rob Talks About PreparedEx and ICMC as well as FirstLook and Q1 – 2021 Training appeared first on PreparedEx.

In Episode 80 we interviewed Paul Barker of Vigilance Consulting who answered our questions regarding Operational Resilience. Paul covered the core components of Operational Resilience, the challenges implementing such programs as well as his own experience with supporting a local school in their transformation towards a more resilient operation during COVID-19. We also started the conversation by discussing the personal and business challenges that Paul has experienced during the pandemic.   What is Operational Resilience?   Operational resilience is the ability […] The post Operational Resilience – An Interview with Paul Barker appeared first on PreparedEx.

In episode 79 of the PreparedEx podcast, Rob provides insight into some of the common gaps that organizations have in their cyber-security preparedness and response planning. As PreparedEx is the leading provider of cyber-security exercises, Rob and the team have created and delivered many cyber-breach exercises to some of the world’s largest brands. The three […] The post 3 Areas of Cyber-security Preparedness and Response that Need Improvement appeared first on PreparedEx.

Security threats are consistently evolving. From Ransomware attacks to phishing attempts, businesses, government, and nonprofits need to remain on top of their game to ensure they do not become the next victim. One of the most important parts of preparing an organization for these threats is to ensure employees are made aware of the threats and understand […] The post Security Training, Threats and Simulation Exercises – An Interview with Brian Strong appeared first on PreparedEx.

With large-scale cyber-breaches becoming the norm, and for all sizes of corporations and governments, it is essential that those responsible for protecting networks and other critical I.T. infrastructure prepare their organizations. Protecting systems and networks is only one aspect of cyber-preparedness, responding to and managing cyber-attacks is also a large part of the overall incident management process. In this podcast, Rob interviews Heather Engel […] The post Cybersecurity Simulation Exercises an Interview with Heather Engel appeared first on PreparedEx.

This has been some journey. In episode 76 of the Podcast, Rob discusses the history or the company and how it all started. The post 15 Years in Business appeared first on PreparedEx.

Communicating with your stakeholders is important at any time. Communicating with them during emergencies is especially important. In episode 75 we interview Tamrin Olden and discuss the importance of communicating with your stakeholders and putting a plan together that ensures you’re ahead of the curve when an incident happens.   About Tamrin   Tamrin has over 16 years of experience doing public relations for local government and law enforcement […] The post Interview with Tamrin Olden appeared first on PreparedEx.

FirstLook is a customized crisis simulation exercise that is created by PreparedEx and delivered by you. Unlike exercises that are delivered using PowerPoint decks that never engage your teams, FirstLook is a series of dynamic and thought-provoking injects that create a buzz.  FirstLook is a self-guiding exercise package that contains a customized scenario and a self-evaluation […] The post FirstLook – Customized Crisis Simulation Exercises appeared first on PreparedEx.

We recently had Mental Health Awareness Week so this podcast interview is timely. Dr. Andy Young joined me from Texas to describe his experiences as a hostage and crisis negotiator. Some of his experiences were life changing for him personally and those that were on the other side of the situation. Andy’s an author of […] The post Crisis Intervention and Hostage Negotiation – An Interview with Dr. Andy Young appeared first on PreparedEx.