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,...
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 Coronavirus, Demonstrations, Fast Response, Personal Protection, Personal Security Advanced Skills in Executive Protection: The Essentials
One could argue that there is no such thing as basic or advanced skills in executive protection. On the contrary, you could make the case that they are all equally necessary. Yet, we find that certain proficiency levels genuinely make a difference for you as the protectee and your company. Some of them include advance...
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, 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...
in Fast Response, Ground Team, Personal Protection, Personal Security, Risk Assessment, Travel Notes Secure Transportation Services: The Often Overlooked Facts
Statistically speaking, as many as 95% of kidnappings take place between the home and the office. Even if you are driving in an armored vehicle, the need for alertness should be ever-present. Secure transportation services aim to reduce the risks and predict the threats that principals ― i.e., the person being protected ― may face...
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...
One of the smallest countries, Togo ranks among the most developed and scenic places in Africa. While enjoying some of the highest living standards on the continent, it also features a well-developed export sector. For these and plenty of other reasons, safe travel services in Togo are becoming more and more relevant for foreign tourists...
