Geopolitical conflicts are common and ongoing, but they are also unique. They can be sudden and extreme in nature – such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine – or slow to burn with simmering tensions, such as the relationship between the US and China.
Most global banks and international companies will have disaster recovery playbooks to serve as a guide on how to support staff, comply with global and local regulations, and maintain IT and infrastructure in the wake of extreme conditions. Modern technology also means that most infrastructure is maintained via networked computers and accessed via cloud platforms. Whether it be a possible European war with Russia or the unpredictability of a once-in-a-century global pandemic, these incidents have very little impact on a global organisation’s IT operational resiliency.
