Travel security risk management is a highly dynamic, data-dependent function that demands real-time awareness, rapid decision-making, and precise personnel accountability. When critical incidents such as terrorist attacks, natural disasters, civil unrest, or disease outbreaks occur, one of the immediate challenges for security teams is determining exactly which employees are in Read more…
In the language of modern security risk management, few terms have gained as much prominence – or as much ambiguity – as “actionable intelligence.” Companies, governments, and security providers across industries now trumpet their ability to deliver it. Yet for many organizations, the precise meaning and mechanics behind actionable intelligence Read more…
In the wake of recent escalations between Israel and Iran, a familiar yet troubling pattern has reemerged across corporate risk, security, and crisis management functions worldwide. Despite years of industry dialogue, lessons from similar crisis flashpoints- Lebanon, Khartoum, Port-au-Prince – were again overlooked or under-implemented. This reflection distills hard-earned observations Read more…
Security professionals face an impossible challenge: threats evolve in real-time, but intelligence flows through systems built for a slower world. While adversaries coordinate across domains – launching cyber attacks to support physical operations, or exploiting supply chain vulnerabilities to enable broader campaigns – defenders are often trapped in organizational silos, Read more…
The Security, Resilience & Defence landscape is evolving at breakneck speed. Physical threats emerge unpredictably, supply chain disruptions cascade globally, critical infrastructure faces new vulnerabilities, and security incidents unfold in real-time across multiple domains. Yet our approach to sharing critical intelligence remains frustratingly antiquated – trapped in a cycle of Read more…
The digital frontier for Security & Resilience companies extends far beyond the familiar landscapes of Google search and broad social networks. While these platforms still hold a place, the true competitive edge often lies in identifying and dominating the specialized digital ecosystems where industry professionals, decision-makers, and thought leaders converge Read more…
NVIC 11-02, officially titled “Guidance for the Implementation and Assessment of Security Plans for Facilities Subject to the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA)”, is a U.S. Coast Guard Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular issued in 2002. It provides methodologies and guidance for implementing and evaluating Facility Security Plans (FSPs), as Read more…
Security risk management (SRM) is broken. Traditional approaches, characterized by compliance checklists, subjective assessments, and qualitative risk ratings, fail to connect security decisions to optimal financial outcomes. While consultants produce impressive binders of findings that gather dust, executives need to understand how security investments directly impact bottom-line performance. This disconnect Read more…
For decades, hostile environment and first aid training (HEFAT) has remained largely unchanged – delivered in-person by ex-military instructors, grounded in practical drills, and scheduled in multi-day blocks that often require extensive travel. While these formats have proven valuable, they are increasingly out of step with the pace, complexity, and Read more…
A thoughtfully designed campus welcomes visitors with clear sightlines and intuitive pathways, while subtly incorporating access control features that protect sensitive areas. Inside, workspace layouts balance openness with security, creating environments where people feel safe without feeling constrained. This seamless integration of security into architectural design represents the powerful synergy Read more…