in Africa, Crisis Management, Local knowledge, Personal Protection, Personal Security Kidnappings in South Africa: How to Stay Safe
According to security experts, most kidnap scenarios occur on public streets within 3,5 miles of the victim’s home or office. Likewise, kidnappings in South Africa also tend to transpire in locations familiar to the victim. The reason is that they feel safe, resulting in reduced awareness of their surroundings. In such instances, the intended target...
in Africa, Crisis Management, Fast Response, Local knowledge Investigation and Evacuation in South Africa: Your Guide
The security industry continues to be one of the most diverse markets in the world. In fact, it also covers some of the more delicate affairs, like those surrounding quick evacuations and private investigations. In many African countries, both services are experiencing an uptick in comparison to the last ten years. Therefore, in this article,...
in Africa, Crisis Management, Ground Team, Local knowledge, Personal Protection, Roadside Robbery Safety in South Africa – A Guide for Foreign Travelers
As the third-largest economy, South Africa is the most technologically advanced, industrialized, and diversified country on the continent. Therefore, one would assume that all other sectors will follow suit. In other words, that South Africa will find itself at an equivalent high standing regarding its security and safety in public. However, the current situation does...
in Africa, Crisis Management, Demonstrations, Ground Team Safety Tips for Your Business Trip to Senegal
A prominent African nation, Senegal was home to the first movie filmed on the continent and hosts seven World Heritage Sites. Moreover, given the decades-long political stability and economic growth, a business trip to Senegal presents an excellent opportunity for foreigners visiting the country. The African nation is not subject to the violence that otherwise...
The overriding goal of any security operation is preventing an attack from happening in the first place. Therefore, most measures that your executive protection team employs have the sole purpose of preventing the attacker or intruder from being in a position to mount an ambush. An appearance of alertness and tactical driving skills constitute a...
in Africa, Crisis Management, Demonstrations, Fast Response, Ground Team Secure Travel in Nigeria Despite Growing Insecurity
Traveling to Nigeria presents widespread security challenges. Not only because of the jihadist mutiny operating in the Northeast but other armed gangs who have taken power in the remainder of the country. As such, assuring secure travel in Nigeria is no easy feat. This is further complicated by the Nigerian police force being underfunded and...
in Africa, Coronavirus, Crisis Management, Demonstrations, Ground Team Secure Travel in Ethiopia: Your Simple Yet Effective Guide
According to the Legatum Prosperity Index, Ethiopia ranks 150 out of 167 countries worldwide. The said index is a framework assessing countries on the promotion of their residents’ flourishing, and reflects both economic and social wellbeing. Moreover, the state’s worrying prospects in economic quality, infrastructure, and social capital contribute to its general instability. Therefore, we...
in Crisis Management, Personal Protection, Personal Security, Risk Assessment, Security Community The Best Practices of Strategic Crisis Management
As a term, strategy comes from a Greek word signifying command or generalship. Our modern-day understanding of the notion doesn’t stray too far away from its original meaning. Similarly, crises have been around for as long as humankind. Thus, strategic crisis management never ceased being a necessity in human populations in one way or another....
in Crisis Management, Fast Response, Ground Team, Risk Assessment A Helpful Guide to Conducting a Route Risk Assessment
As with any other threat-focused evaluation, a route risk assessment centers around determining risks and mitigating potential consequences. Careful route selection is everything when it comes to the safety of the principal and their entourage. While spending time in a vehicle, the passengers ― including the principal and protective detail ― hold a false sense...
in Crisis Management, Risk Assessment, Security Community Skills That You Can Learn From Cyber Security Training
One thing is for sure: there is no shortage of cybersecurity threats out there. The real question is, how do you defy them all and come out as a winner from the mess? A simple yet effective method to counter the advent of online dangers is to attend cyber security training that can make a...
