Embedded Risk Professionals for Long-Term Organizational Resilience

Embedded Professionals – Built for Stronger Resilience Rethinking Risk Management Beyond Point-in-Time Support Organizations frequently engage external consultants for risk assessments, audits, or crisis response. While this approach delivers value in specific moments, it often falls short in building long-term resilience. Risk is not static, and neither are the environments organizations operate in. An embedded […]

OSINT Masterclass Bangkok & Vietnam May-June | Practical Intelligence Training

Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Masterclass Bangkok | Vietnam May–June Secure Your Spot Open-source intelligence, or OSINT, continues to play an increasingly important role across risk management, corporate security, and investigative functions. As the volume of publicly available data grows, organizations are placing greater value on the ability to collect, verify, and analyze information quickly and accurately. […]

NIS2 Directive and Infrastructure Resilience: From Compliance to Operational Strength

NIS2 Directive and Infrastructure Resilience The introduction of the NIS2 Directive represents a significant evolution in how organizations approach cybersecurity, risk management, and operational continuity. Rather than acting as another layer of regulatory compliance, NIS2 is reshaping expectations around leadership accountability and long-term resilience. For many organizations, it signals a shift from viewing cybersecurity as […]

Lares Risk Management International at ASIS Europe 2026 | Insights with Ben Suurd

Lares Risk Management International at ASIS Europe 2026 This week, Lares Risk Management International was represented at ASIS Europe 2026 by Ben Suurd, who connected with security and risk leaders from across the region. The event provided a valuable setting to exchange perspectives on how organizations are responding to an increasingly complex and fast-moving risk […]

Global 24 Risk Management and Lares Risk Management International Announce Strategic Partnership with Launch of EMEA and APAC Regional Offices

The Netherlands and Australia — 23 March 2026 — Global 24 Risk Management (Global 24) and Lares Risk Management International (LRM International) announce a strategic global partnership, formalized through the establishment of a European office in the Netherlands serving the EMEA region and an Asia-Pacific (APAC) office in Australia. The Netherlands office will support clients […]

Lares Risk Management Attending ASIS Europe 2026 in Antwerp

Ben Suurd, CEO and Partner of Lares Risk Management, will attend ASIS Europe 2026 in Antwerp Lares Risk Management will be attending ASIS Europe 2026, taking place in Antwerp from 23 to 25 March. The event brings together security and risk professionals from across Europe to explore how organisations are responding to evolving threats and […]

APAC Leadership Meeting in Bangkok | Lares Risk Management

APAC Leadership Meeting in Bangkok Strengthens Regional Coordination Lares Risk Management International recently brought together members of its Asia Pacific leadership team in Bangkok to review strategic priorities and discuss the next phase of the company’s growth across the region. With operations expanding across multiple countries and sectors, the meeting provided an opportunity for senior […]

Domestic Staff Vetting in Southeast Asia: Managing Insider Risk for High-Net-Worth Families

Domestic Staff Vetting Is Often Informal in Southeast Asia Rapid wealth growth across Southeast Asia has changed how high-net-worth households operate. In markets such as Vietnam and Thailand, many families now rely on large domestic teams to manage daily life. Drivers, nannies, personal assistants, security personnel, contractors, and estate staff have become a normal part […]

Bridging OT Security Strategy and Implementation: LRM Launches Lares Infrastructure Resilience with Verhoek Project Solutions

Lares Risk Management International (LRM), in collaboration with Verhoek Project Solutions, launches Lares Infrastructure Resilience (LIR) to enhance OT-Cybersecurity capabilities. Apeldoorn, March 3rd, 2026 – Lares Risk Management International (LRM) today announces the formal establishment of Lares Infrastructure Resilience (LIR), a dedicated entity focused on Operational Technology (OT) security, industrial cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure resilience. […]

Sudden Itinerary Changes and Operational Risk in Southeast Asia

A Sudden Itinerary Change Is a Risk Signal, Not a Convenience In corporate travel and executive mobility planning, flexibility is often viewed as a strength. Schedules shift, meetings move, and priorities evolve. However, a sudden itinerary change is not just a scheduling adjustment. It is a risk signal that demands structured reassessment. In fast-moving regions […]