Podcast Episode | Middle East Operational Resilience | Navigating IT Risks and Business Continuity

In today’s rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape, businesses operating across the Middle East face a complex mix of physical disruption and escalating cyber risk. In this podcast episode Ruby Khnom, Zil Rehman and Paul Galbraith explore how organisations can protect their technology infrastructure, maintain operations and stay compliant.

As geopolitical tensions continue to evolve, organisations are not only managing physical disruption but also facing a heightened and increasingly complex cyber threat landscape.

The episode examines how cyber threats have intensified, with state-linked actors, cybercriminals and hacktivists all operating at once. These risks are no longer limited to traditional IT systems, with operational technology now a growing target, creating the potential for significant real-world disruption. At the same time, incidents affecting cloud infrastructure demonstrate how quickly physical events can lead to widespread digital outages and business interruption.

It also considers the risks associated with remote working, which often increases during periods of instability. Expanding the attack surface through unsecured networks, personal devices and informal workarounds can introduce vulnerabilities, making strong security practices and employee awareness more important than ever.

Alongside these operational challenges, the episode addresses the legal and contractual considerations businesses must manage.

From data residency and cross-border transfer restrictions to the realities of service levels, liability and force majeure clauses, organisations must carefully understand their obligations and exposures to avoid unexpected complications during disruption.

Overall, this episode provides a clear and practical overview of how organisations can strengthen resilience in an uncertain environment. It will be particularly relevant for business leaders, IT and cybersecurity professionals, and legal and compliance teams looking to better understand and respond to evolving technology risks in the Middle East.

Listen to the full episode to gain a deeper understanding of the risks and the proactive steps your organisation can take to remain secure, compliant and resilient.

Periods of regional uncertainty rarely create risk in isolation. We help organisations understand how different risks connect and what that means in practice, so decisions can be made with clarity and confidence. If you have questions about your Middle Eastern operations or would value support navigating the current environment, please reach out to your known Clyde & Co contact or using the button below.

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