Uncertainty to Strategy: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Business Travel Risk

"Risks that seemed outrageous or farfetched in prior years are now accepted as a common feature of international business travel. Cyber attacks, hacking, ransomware, stolen IP, even the detainment of corporate executives—the threats to travelers and their companies are constantly expanding."

While traditional risks to travelers continue to persist, geopolitics are further impacting the risk landscape—and thus, the security of your travelers. In this evolving world, safety isn’t impossible, but it requires intentionality—and Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner shared how business leaders should approach safeguarding their travelers in a new article for Business Travel News.

Geopolitics Is Changing the Business Landscape. Companies Cannot Afford to Ignore the Risks.

“The war in Ukraine was a wake-up call as to how entire industries can unravel in response to a geopolitical crisis.” 

For chief security officers, human resources professionals, and anyone responsible for keeping their workforce safe while overseas, geopolitics matters now more than ever. In an op-ed for Business Travel News, Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner discusses current threats that corporate leaders should be tracking—including the second and third-order effects—and why it’s critical to ensure the proper contingency and emergency response plans are in place.

Remote Work, Return to Travel Increase Cyber Attacks in 2022

“A cybersecurity system that fails to account for the human condition will ultimately fail.”

As corporate travel sees a resurgence and many workers continue to work remotely, it’s critical that companies invest the time, effort, and money to address cyber vulnerabilities and defenses right down to the end user no matter where they are in the world. In an op-ed article for Business Travel News What to Watch 2022, Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner discusses why cybercrime will continue to be a major challenge this year and how organizations should prepare.

Over the past week, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) announced a significant and sustained cyber-attack. CISA issued Emergency Directive 21-01 in response to a known attack against SolarWinds, an American software company that helps businesses manage their networks. 

The COVID-19 virus has spawned a wave of cyberattacks, including new tactics that are targeting businesses and individuals and are posing new security challenges.

As confirmed COVID-19 cases continue to grow, uncertainty remains around how long this will last, how it will continue to unfold, and what the socio-economic ramifications will look like.

At Global Guardian, your safety is our top priority. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be felt across the globe and we navigate these unprecedented times, I wanted to personally reach out to assure you that we remain ready to serve you at a moment’s notice.