Field notes from the analyst desk.

2024.12.02 · 2048 UTC report

December 2024 Global Outlook

We have identified key developments and trends to watch globally over the coming month in our December 2024 Global Outlook.

2024.11.28 · 1818 UTC

Risk assessment tools: 7 criteria for selecting the right one

When it comes to mitigating risk, security teams often get stuck in a reactive state. Or, the organization is parsing risk management throughout the organization, leading to siloed information, frustrated teams, and ineffective data. Both scenarios typically result in a loss in p

2024.11.26 · 1818 UTC

Travel Risk Management Solutions for Enterprises · Seerist

Business travel comes with many unforeseen risks. From unexpected natural disasters that delay flights and lead to airport chaos to local disruptions such as political unrest and civilian protests that arise with little warning, organizations have to work hard in order to provide

2024.11.26 · 1816 UTC

Geopolitical risk: a guide to understanding and mitigating it

Geopolitical risk is a top concern for most large-scale organizations. Leaders need to be nimble and adjust to the world’s daily changes in geopolitical tensions, politics, international relations, trade wars, sanctions, global financial markets, shifting power dynamics and count

2024.11.24 · 2036 UTC

Operational risk assessment: 7 best practices for security teams

Operational risk, arising from challenges with internal processes, systems, or personnel, is a reality every organization must confront. While it may not always be possible to eliminate these risks entirely, leaders can adopt proactive measures to minimize their occurrence and im

2024.11.22 · 1817 UTC

Enhancing Enterprise Risk Management with Augmented Analytics

Enterprise Risk Management is a method used to identify, assess, and manage an organization’s risks. It is typically a top-down strategy, helping leaders initiate a unified perspective on potential issues and hazards, and establish mitigation tactics to avoid disruptions impactin

2024.11.21 · 2046 UTC

From Data to Defense: 4 Tips to Building a Proactive Physical Security Strategy

Data is a powerful asset, yet many security teams are not fully leveraging its potential. Why? These teams operate under tight time constraints, with limited resources and a need to prioritize urgent issues first. This often leaves minimal time for in-depth vetting and analysis o

2024.11.20 · 2041 UTC

Reimagining Intelligence: How AI and Human Expertise are Shaping the Future of The Intelligence Cycle

Over the past few weeks, I have read numerous press releases, articles, and strategies discussing the evolving TCPED (Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination) cycle, the burgeoning role of OSINT (Open Source Intelligence), and the transformative impact of

2024.11.19 · 2014 UTC

Incident management: 5 best practices to cut response time

When it comes to creating the most effective and steadfast incident management process or strategy for a business many elements must be considered – the size of the employee base; the nature of the business; and the variety, severity, and complexity of possible incidents. It may

2024.11.17 · 0134 UTC

Customized Intelligence Alerts Offer Critical Efficiencies in a Resource-Limited Environment

Every year – sometimes every day – our world grows a little more volatile. A state of constant disruption has become the new normal. The role of security and intelligence professionals is becoming more critical and challenging as a result. While the notion of “eyes everywhere” mi

2024.11.15 · 1814 UTC

Ensuring Business Continuity and Risk Management: Why Security Needs a Seat at the Table

Security is an essential function to the success of all businesses and plays a critical role in business continuity and risk management. From standalone shops with a single surveillance camera to global organizations with facilities in 28 countries and a team dedicated to monitor

2024.11.12 · 2032 UTC report

COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan will host COP29 in Baku marking the country's largest international event to date. Seerist is closely monitoring COP29-related developments, delivering timely analysis and forecasts to keep users updated on the latest events.

2024.11.07 · 2051 UTC

​​Risk Reduction Roadmap: Navigating Threat Mitigation with Analytics

Tech Target defines risk management as the process of identifying, assessing and controlling threats to an organization's capital, earnings and business operations. Under the risk management umbrella one will find several tactics to mitigating and overcoming threats and risk incl

2024.11.05 · 1839 UTC

Source Reliability and Context: Empowering Faster and Smarter Decisions

Effective risk management depends on reliable information from trustworthy sources. Security professionals must evaluate hundreds of news outlets, social media channels, and other information sources to make critical decisions. This task becomes even more challenging when dealing

2024.11.04 · 2010 UTC report

November 2024 Global Outlook

We have identified key developments and trends to watch globally over the coming month in our November 2024 Global Outlook.

2024.10.29 · 2001 UTC report

2024 Q3 Security Incident Report

Q3 2024 Security Incident Report​ Seerist’s intelligence team verified more than 29,000 events of war, terrorism, unrest, and organized crime around the world last quarter. We extracted key insights from the data and offer forecasts on what’s to come in the months ahead. Insights

2024.10.25 · 1537 UTC

3 Key Security Operations Center Challenges & Solutions

Security operations managers are playing an increasingly critical role within their organizations, as leaders are now prioritizing the importance of

2024.10.23 · 1957 UTC

Building Credibility: 3 Tips to Help Intel Analysts Communicate Effectively to Stakeholders 

The role of intelligence analysts is more demanding than ever. Dealing with an overwhelming amount of data and trying to extract meaningful insights quickly for key stakeholders is just the beginning. However, the true value of data analysis lies not just in uncovering insights,

2024.10.02 · 0050 UTC report

October 2024 Global Outlook

We have identified key developments and trends to watch globally over the month of October.

2024.09.06 · 1650 UTC

Battling Digital Deception: Strategies for Navigating Misinformation and Disinformation

Examine the challenges of misinformation and disinformation in the digital age, offering strategies for intelligence and security analysts to navigate the complex information landscape and combat false narratives effectively.