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Control Risks is an independent, global risk consultancy specialising in political, integrity and security risk. We help some of the most influential organisations in the world to understand and manage the risks and opportunities of operating in complex or hostile environments.
We support clients by providing strategic consultancy, expert analysis and in-depth investigations through to handling sensitive political issues and providing practical on the ground protection and support.
Our unique combination of services, our geographical reach and the trust our clients place in us, ensures we can help them effectively solve their problems and realise new opportunities across the world. Working across five continents and with 36 offices worldwide, Control Risks provides a broad range of services to help our clients manage political, integrity and security risk. Source
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| Scope | International |
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| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Search ArticlesAhead of the game: intelligence-led security for world-class events
When global attention is focused on a major sporting event, the safety and security of players, personnel and operations require highly agile and integrated security measures that extend beyond standard protocols. Control Risks was approached by a global sporting body to provide a tailored threat assessment and monitoring service in the lead-up to, and during, several NFL International Series fixtures in London.
Building risk-informed technology leadership across a private equity portfolio
Control Risks supported a private equity fund to equip Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) with practical tools to identify threats, assess risk and embed a converged, decision-led approach to security. Aligning risk practices across a fast-growing portfolio A private equity fund with a diverse portfolio of software-as-a-service companies wanted to encourage innovation and adoption of AI across its investments.
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Explore who we are Control Risks is a global strategic intelligence and security firm that is trusted by most of the world's leading businesses.
From the first 24 hours to recovery: Disaster response lessons
Major disasters are rarely a single event. They set off a cascade of difficult decisions made under pressure. Two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela in June put this reality into sharp focus: as communities assessed the damage and emergency services were overwhelmed, organisations faced hard choices about their people, operations and responsibilities. Control Risks was on the ground in the aftermath, supporting clients through the response lifecycle and the recovery that followed.
Operational security lessons from the US-Iran conflict: the readiness gap
Part 1 of a two-part series on operational security lessons from the US-Iran conflict. In Part 2: The shift to intelligence-led operations, we explore how intelligence-led decision-making made the difference, and what organisations should do next. The geopolitical fallout from the US-Iran conflict proved to many organisations that simply having a plan is not the same as being ready.
Embedding threat intelligence into global AI threat assessments
Control Risks enhanced cyber threat intelligence (CTI) by integrating analysis of AI-driven threats, enabling improved visibility of emerging risks and strengthening decision-making across global energy operations. When AI-driven threats outpace traditional intelligence A global energy company wanted to protect its global operations and clients, with emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, reshaping the threat landscape.
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Our clients know we make the difference At Control Risks, we know that every client is unique. We tailor our work to each client’s specific needs, so they are best equipped to navigate a changing world. With nearly fifty years of experience, we empower our clients, no matter the sector or jurisdiction, to overcome challenges and seize opportunities. Get in touch Can our experts help you?
AI risk and resilience
We work with CIOs, CTOs, CISOs and risk owners across financial services, technology, energy, healthcare and critical infrastructure to close the gap between AI adoption and durable control. In practice, that means: Making your organisation safer to use AI. We establish the ownership structures, use case controls and decision frameworks needed to deploy AI at pace without losing oversight, defining where AI can be used, for what purposes, and under what constraints.
Rethinking Venezuela: Five misperceptions investors should avoid
The political environment in Venezuela following the 3 January capture of Former President Nicolás Maduro by US security forces defies easy interpretation. Commonly, companies assume the country is either a US client state rapidly opening to foreign capital or a repressive authoritarian regime with an ingrained left-wing ideology.
Burnham's Britain: Five questions for investors
For investors accustomed to centralised, predictable decision-making, an Andy Burnham-led Britain will demand a different playbook, one built on regional engagement, faster reaction times and sharper intelligence. Control Risks' assessment is that while risks are real, so too are the opportunities for those who move first. Now is the time to revisit UK scenarios, update stakeholder engagement and ensure an accurate flow of reliable intelligence on emerging trends. 1.