Based on expert discussions and intelligence insights By Benoît Grenier Strategic Advisor — Intelligence, Risk Management & Counter-Intelligence Click here for PART III PART IV The Strategic Imperative: From Intelligence Awareness to Corporate Transformation The preceding blog posts outlined the collapse of informational certainty, the erosion of attribution, the rise of synthetic environments, and the…
Based on expert discussions and intelligence insights By Benoît Grenier Strategic Advisor — Intelligence, Risk Management & Counter-Espionage Click here for PART II Part III Building the Intelligence-Enabled Enterprise: From Data Consumption to Strategic Foresight In my first two first posts I established the strategic environment in which modern leaders operate: an information ecosystem polluted…
Based on expert discussions and intelligence insights By Benoît Grenier Strategic Advisor — Intelligence, Risk Management & Counter-Espionage Click here to read Part I PART II Ten Essential Questions Every CEO Must Ask AI — and Themselves — Now The collapse of informational certainty and the geopolitical turbulence described in the previous part inevitably raise…
Based on expert discussions and intelligence insights By Benoît Grenier Strategic Advisor — Intelligence, Risk Management & Counter-Intelligence Ten essential questions every CEO must ask now PART I Leading in a World Where Truth No Longer Exists by Default Modern executives are confronted with a transformation unlike anything seen in previous economic cycles: a decisive…
Context Enterprises and institutions now operate in an environment where threats are multiple, interconnected, and accelerating: Global supply chain disruptions. Disinformation campaigns capable of destabilizing markets within hours. Increasing regulatory and environmental pressures (ESG, compliance, sanctions). Rapid advances in artificial intelligence and automation, amplifying both opportunity and risk (data exploitation, automated hybrid attacks). Intensifying media…
In a world where economic warfare operates as an invisible but relentless battlefield, companies must equip themselves with the right tools for both defense and offense. Economic Intelligence in the Competitive Battlefield, directed by Christian Marcon, (Le renseignement dans la guerre économique, dirigé par Christian Marcon) is essential reading to understand the dynamics at play…
Navigating the Complexities of Risk and Crisis Management As professionals, we know that risk management and crisis management are crucial elements in ensuring the resilience and continuity of our businesses. While risk management focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential threats, crisis management kicks in when those risks materialize, guiding us through the storm to…
By Benoit Grenier Quebec businesses, whether small, medium, or large, are increasingly exposed to espionage threats from foreign actors. These threats are not fictional but a tangible reality affecting various sectors of the economy. As an intelligence and counter-espionage consultant, it is crucial to raise awareness among Human Resources (HR) departments about the risks associated…
Blue Team, Red Team, Purple Team; how to find your way there? In the world of private enterprises, cybersecurity is not the only discipline that employs Blue, Red, and Purple Teams to achieve operational excellence. These teams are also used in other contexts to enhance performance, risk management, and organizational resilience. Let’s highlight the differences…
In today’s rapidly evolving corporate landscape, the threat of espionage looms larger than ever. But the question is, are traditional security measures enough to counter this growing menace? Let’s delve into why your corporation might need a specialized Counter-Intelligence (CI) program, distinct from your existing security protocols. Understanding the Changing Threat Landscape Think about the…
