Enterprise Security Tech, October 21, 2025

According to the Riskonnect 2025 New Generation of Risk Report, a global survey of over 200 risk, compliance and resilience professionals reveals that traditional risk playbooks may be failing to keep pace.

Political risk is no longer a second-tier concern. The report finds that 97 % of risk leaders say political risks are already impacting business in some way; 40 % categorize the impact as “significant” or “severe”.

“We’re in a new generation of risk – one where cyber, geopolitical, technology, political risk, and other factors are rapidly converging and reshaping the landscape. The impact on markets and operations is unfolding faster than many organizations can keep up,” said Jim Wetekamp, CEO of Riskonnect. “Riskonnect’s research shows that while organisations are making progress in some areas, today’s unpredictable business environment demands more than stronger defenses. It requires organisations to build resilience as a core strategic capability.”

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