72 Hours Before Arrival: Executive Protection and Journey Risk Planning
Why the 72 Hours Before Arrival Matter Most in High-Risk Environments In high-risk environments, the most critical decisions are rarely made on arrival day itself. The real risk is concentrated in the seventy-two hours before movement begins. This preparation window determines whether an arrival is controlled and deliberate or exposed to avoidable disruption. From incomplete […]
Procurement Cost Savings and Security Risk | Supply Chain Risk Management
Short-Term Procurement Savings and Long-Term Risk Procurement decisions are often driven by immediate cost pressures. In competitive markets, reducing spend on suppliers, logistics providers, or oversight mechanisms can appear to deliver quick financial wins. However, short-term procurement savings frequently introduce long-term security and operational risk that is far more expensive to manage once it materialises. […]
Operational Technology Risk Is Not an IT Problem | OT Risk Management
Operational Technology Risk in Manufacturing Is Not an IT Problem, It Is an Operational Reality What Is Operational Technology (OT) Risk in Manufacturing? In manufacturing environments, Operational Technology (OT) risk directly affects how products are made, how safely people work, and how reliably facilities perform. OT systems control production lines, robotics, process automation, industrial control […]
Trusted Partners Still Need Revalidation | Third-Party Risk Management Myth vs The Truth
Trusted Partners Still Need Revalidation: Why Risk Never Stands Still Trust is built over time. Risk, however, changes constantly. Many organisations assume that long-standing partners remain reliable simply because they have performed well in the past. This assumption creates a dangerous gap between perceived assurance and actual risk exposure. The reality is that trusted partners […]
Risk Landscape 2026: Global Security, Regulatory, and Supply Chain Risks
Risk Landscape 2026: What Organisations Need to Prepare For As organisations move into 2026, the global risk landscape is becoming more interconnected, less predictable, and harder to compartmentalise. Geopolitical tension, regulatory acceleration, and digital disruption are no longer separate risk categories. They now interact in ways that amplify exposure across regions, supply chains, and operating […]
Lares Risk Management International Expands to Vietnam | Global Security & Risk Consulting
Lares Risk Management International Expands Operations with New Office in Ho Chi Minh City Lares Risk Management International is pleased to announce the establishment of a new office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This expansion marks an important milestone in the firm’s continued growth and further strengthens its operational and strategic footprint across Southeast […]
Executive Protection and Secure Journey Management Through Strategic Planning
When Security Looks Effortless, Preparation Is Doing Its Job In effective executive protection, what appears smooth on the surface is never accidental. Seamless movement, calm decision-making, and uninterrupted schedules are the outcome of disciplined preparation and continuous oversight long before any executive journey begins. The true measure of success in security operations is not what […]
LRM at EGN Thailand 2026: Law Enforcement & Corporate Risk Management Insights
Strengthening Corporate Risk Management Through Public–Private Collaboration at EGN Thailand 2026 Lares Risk Management International (LRM) is pleased to participate in the upcoming EGN Thailand (Executives’ Global Network) Inspiration Meeting, taking place on 28 January 2026 in Bangkok. This exclusive executive session brings together senior leaders from across industries to exchange insights, experiences, and practical […]
Strengthening Regional Business Connections at AmCham Hanoi Event
Strengthening Regional Business Ties at an AmCham Hanoi and U.S. Embassy Event Kieran and Andreas recently attended a distinguished business networking event hosted by AmCham Hanoi in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Vietnam, bringing together leaders, executives, and professionals operating across Southeast Asia and the wider region. The event provided a valuable platform for […]
Risk Ratings Without Context Create False Confidence
Risk ratings are often treated as final conclusions. In reality, they are only starting points. In Threat and Vulnerability Risk Assessments (TVRAs) and Security Risk Assessments (SRAs), numerical scores and colour-coded risk matrices are widely used to simplify complex threat landscapes. These tools help organisations compare risks and prioritise actions. However, when risk ratings are […]