Ben Suurd Featured on Dutch TV Discussing the Evolution of Risk Management
Ben Suurd on Dutch TV: The Future of Risk Management Beyond Compliance Risk management is becoming increasingly complex. Evolving regulations, rapid digital transformation, and rising societal expectations are reshaping how organizations identify, assess, and respond to risk. What was once considered a compliance-driven function is now a critical component of strategic decision-making. In a recent […]
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 International Establishes Lares Risk Management Europe B.V. to Strengthen European Presence
Apeldoorn, Netherlands – 19 March 2026 – Lares Risk Management International B.V. (LRMI), a leading independent risk advisory and intelligence firm, today announces the establishment of Lares Risk Management Europe B.V., a new European entity created to strengthen the group’s regional footprint and accelerate strategic growth across the continent. The entity is being launched with […]
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 […]