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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 chats with Control Risks experts Stina Connor and Bota 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. 
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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.

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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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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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 is joined by Control Risks Partner Michele Wiener as they discuss the implications of artificial intelligence today and into the future.
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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.
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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.
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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 for a discussion with Control Risks experts Stina Connor and 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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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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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 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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