Control Risks

Control Risks is a specialist global risk consultancy that helps organisations succeed in a volatile world. Through insight, intelligence and technology, we help you seize opportunities while remaining secure, compliant and resilient. When crises and complex issues arise, we help you recover.

Control Risks is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Control Risks, a business show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #360

  Ground Truth | Executive threats: behavioural risk, online intelligence

  Sep 28, 202636 min

  Insights from Control Risks and GE Aerospace Threats to executives and organisations are growing more complex. In Ground Truth, Control Risks experts explore how online threat intelligence, behavioural threat assessment and workplace violence prevention help distinguish credible threats from online noise, spot escalation, and stop threats becoming incidents Speakers: Alex Hillier Shawn VanSlyke Terri Patterson

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  Episode #359

  Ground Truth | Enterprise security: converging risk, accelerating technology

  Aug 18, 202629 min

  In this episode of Ground Truth, Control Risks and Standard Chartered examine enterprise security in an era of converging risk, exploring where security begins, why boards must reframe AI risk, and the capabilities that will define the most resilient organisations over the next five years. Speakers: James Owen Shelley Boland

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  Episode #358

  Ground Truth | Escalation and energy shocks in the Strait of Hormuz

  Jul 16, 202630 min

  The US-Iran conflict is far from over. As shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slows once again, concerns over energy security, supply chains and inflation continue to shape boardroom discussions around the world. In this episode of Ground Truth, we examine why the months ahead may prove more volatile than many expect. Speakers: Sorana Parvulescu Barnaby Fletcher Arran Kennedy

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  Episode #357

  Ground Truth | Kidnap and extortion: rising risks, evolving tactics

  Jun 29, 202623 min

  Kidnap-for-ransom and extortion incidents are rising, becoming more complex, opportunistic and global. In this episode of Ground Truth, we draw on Control Risks’ latest report, Kidnap and Extortion in 2026, pairing expert analysis with frontline response experience to unpack what’s driving trends and how organisations can protect their people and operations. Guests: Mark Rossin , Control Risks Director of Response Operations Michael Barty , Control Risks Director of Special Risks Analysis

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  Episode #356

  Ground Truth | RiskMap revisited: what's happened, what's next?

  May 28, 202627 min

  Six months on from RiskMap 2026, Control Risks experts assess how the global risk landscape is actually unfolding. From geopolitical shocks and shifting US policy to accelerating AI risk and rising societal pressure, this episode cuts through the noise to identify what matters now and what business leaders should prepare for next. 2026 RiskMap top risks: New rules-no rules world | Rise of activated societies | Growing web of organised crime | The AI compute test | The normalisation trap Guests: Claudine Fry , Partner Caitlin Egen , Director Jonathan Wood , Principal Read the full RiskMap 2026 report.

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