Trends Report

Ignore Geopolitical Risk At Your Peril

Why And How You Must Address Global Cybersecurity Concerns

January 31st, 2020
Claire O'Malley, null
Claire O'Malley
With contributors:
Joseph Blankenship , Elsa Pikulik , Peggy Dostie

Summary

Failing to formally incorporate geopolitical considerations in your risk management processes could ultimately mean havoc for your international presence, global customer base, third-party relationships, and business continuity. As more of your customers and supply chain — and therefore your business — exist overseas, geopolitical risk can affect any department in your organization. No threat intelligence platform or digital-risk-monitoring product covers all necessary bases, so you must craft a comprehensive strategy and program. This report examines the geopolitical aspects of cybersecurity risk by analyzing its current actors, its potential threats, and the effects that it’s already having on your enterprise.

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