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As 2025 comes to a close, many organizations are taking time to reflect on what they’ve accomplished over the past year—new initiatives launched, teams strengthened, and goals achieved. But year-end reflection should also include an honest look at risk, readiness, and resilience.
Across nearly every sector, 2025 reminded us that safety and security challenges are no longer isolated or unlikely events. Workplace violence, targeted threats, natural disasters, cyber-physical vulnerabilities, and medical emergencies continue to disrupt operations and put people at risk. The organizations that navigated these challenges best weren’t just lucky—they were prepared.
As we look ahead to 2026, preparation should be at the top of every leadership agenda.
What Should Be on Your 2026 Priority List?
1. Reassess Your Risk Landscape
Threats evolve. Facilities change. Staffing models shift. What was low-risk three years ago may be a major vulnerability today. A fresh, objective look at your physical security posture is essential to staying ahead of emerging risks.
2. Review and Update Emergency Plans
Emergency action plans, workplace violence prevention policies, and crisis response protocols should be living documents—not files that sit untouched on a shared drive.
3. Train Your People
Your employees are your first line of defense. Ongoing training in situational awareness, threat recognition, and emergency response improves confidence and outcomes when seconds matter.
4. Test Business Continuity Assumptions
Disruptions can quickly impact operations, revenue, and reputation. Preparing for the unexpected strengthens business continuity and reduces costly downtime.
Why a Threat & Vulnerability Assessment (TVA) Matters
A Threat & Vulnerability Assessment (TVA) is one of the most effective tools an organization can use to understand its true risk exposure. Industry best practice recommends conducting a TVA at least once every three years, or sooner if there are major organizational or environmental changes.
A properly conducted TVA identifies gaps before they become incidents and provides prioritized, actionable recommendations—allowing leaders to invest resources where they matter most.
Preparing for the unexpected is not an expense; it is a strategic investment that saves money and strengthens resilience.
If your organization has not had a TVA performed in the past three years, now is the right time to act. Black Ops Tactical Consulting offers a free initial consultation to help organizations understand their current security posture and plan effectively for 2026 and beyond.
Here’s to a safer, stronger, and more resilient 2026.
Jon Cross
Founder
Black Ops Tactical Consulting
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