Threat insight, Risk control

Operating Context

A malicious risk management posture begins with understanding the environment in which you operate. We help clients build a comprehensive intelligence-led picture of their risk landscape, integrating geopolitical, technological, and sector-specific insights.

Threat

Threats are constantly evolving. Hostile actors, be they nation states, criminal organisations, or insiders, seek to undermine, damage, or illicitly acquire assets to advance their cause or enrich themselves.

We provide in-depth threat assessments tailored to your operational context, identifying adversarial capabilities, intent, and potential attack vectors.

Vulnerability

Your assets, be they people, property, operations, data, or reputation, may be vulnerable to loss or damage.

We conduct detailed vulnerability assessments across physical, cyber, and procedural domains, evaluating weaknesses in infrastructure, personnel, and operational processes.

Risk

Risk is the intersection of threats, vulnerabilities, and potential consequences.

We develop bespoke malicious risk profiles, focussing on high impact – low frequency risks. We also consider the uncertainty of such risk manifestation.

Probable Maximum Loss (PML)

Understanding the financial impact of worst-case scenarios is critical for informed risk management. We provide PML assessments, helping organisations quantify potential financial losses from security incidents, natural disasters, and catastrophic failures.

Our approach integrates threat intelligence, vulnerability analysis, and comprehensive consequence modelling to provide realistic exposure estimates, supporting risk mitigation strategies, insurance decisions, and resilience planning.

Capability Development

Building robust security capabilities requires more than just policies: it demands skilled personnel and effective response mechanisms.

We design and deliver bespoke training programs, wargames, and operational exercises to enhance readiness at all levels. From leadership decision-making in crises to specialist security training, we equip teams with the knowledge and skills to operate in high-risk environments.

Risk Management

Risk cannot always be eliminated, but it can be managed. We provide tailored risk management solutions, from physical security enhancements to cyber defences and crisis preparedness, including simulated exercises to test plans and procedures.

Our expertise extends to risk transfer strategies, including specialised security and political risk insurance, ensuring that organisations can mitigate financial exposure while strengthening resilience.

Audit and Governance

Security is only effective when it is embedded within governance structures and subject to continuous improvement. We provide independent security audits, compliance assessments, and governance frameworks that align with international best practices. Our services help organisations ensure accountability, meet regulatory obligations, and maintain a resilient security culture.

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