in Crisis Management, Fast Response, Ground Team Security Driving: The Process Behind Choosing a Driver
Up to 80% of all attacks on principals happen in or around the vehicle, according to famed author Peter Consterdine. The issue often arises that the drivers are not professional driving operators but instead practiced chauffeurs. With no skills in security driving, they lack the expertise and skillset to confront the ever-changing threat landscape. A...
Where there is a risk, there should be a security plan. In the threat landscape of the 21st century, it has become imperative to produce nearly infallible security infrastructures. Companies that manage to adopt a security plan enjoy prosperity, while the rest suffer financially and reputationally. A security plan details the responsibilities, resources, and approaches...
in Crisis Management, Personal Protection, Personal Security, Risk Assessment Security Crisis Management Plan – The Ultimate Guide
It is estimated that around 62% of companies have crisis plans, whereas countless more rely on the assumption that a disaster will never hit their ranks. The latter rarely stop to consider the adverse effects, expecting that a catastrophe will magically bypass them. More often than not, these businesses don’t make it too far in...
in Crisis Management, Fast Response, Personal Security Security and Crisis Management: Prepare Your Company for Any Situation
A crisis is any situation – large or small, internal or external, that poses a threat to an organization, its executives, reputation, or financial liability. Sometimes these situations become major media events. Other times they may not generate a ripple outside of the company itself – but that does not make them any less of...
in Crisis Management, Demonstrations, Fast Response, Ground Team, Local knowledge, News & Updates 5 Insider Tips for EPAs Operating in the West Bank
Disclaimer: I have written this article solely as an informative piece on the topic of executive protection agents operating in the West Bank. As terminology can be extremely politically sensitive, the terms that I use here are for convenience and clarity only. By no means does this article intend to make any political statement. Introduction...
in Africa, Crisis Management, Local knowledge, Personal Protection Security Consulting: The Service That Your Company Needs
Security consulting is an umbrella term that covers a wide array of different services in order to help organizations and create a robust security environment. The various services covered by that term usually include threat assessments, policy review and development, and master planning. Simply put, the security decisions that your organization makes today often have...
Besides being one of the most exciting places to visit in West Africa, Nigeria also boasts the largest economy on the continent. The reasons to visit the country abound. From jaw-droppingly beautiful landscapes and a rich culture to alluring business opportunities and biodiversity, it is the ideal place to explore West Africa’s limitless possibilities. As...
in Africa, Crisis Management, Ground Team, Roadside Robbery Safety Tips for Your Business Trip to Morocco
Unlike many African nations, travel gurus and foreign ministries consider Morocco a relatively safe place for travel. In fact, as of 2018, the country has witnessed a steady rise in visitors from abroad while simultaneously growing attractive to enterprise managers. To dissect the topic, we will explore safety tips for your business trip to Morocco....
Working in some countries is more complex than doing business in others. Still, our duty as EPAs and CPOs is equally relevant all the same. While it is critical to provide exceptional service anywhere globally, these Nigeria travel risks will illustrate what clients should expect from their EPAs. Executive protection is one of the most...
in Africa, Coronavirus, Crisis Management, Local knowledge EP Services in Africa – EP Wired Interview with Daniel Weil
This article was originally published by EP Wired Magazine. To view the original article, please follow this link. In an exclusive interview with EP Wired, Daniel Weil, CEO of SCS Solution and the Chairperson of ASIS Int. – Israel Chapter, shares some of his company’s experiences in providing EP services in Africa. Does practice differ there when compared to Europe...
