Despite several recent terrorist attacks, many international security consulting experts believe that the Islamic State is weakening due to several setbacks over the past year. In 2015, the Islamic State started riding a wave of momentum generated by its massive effort to grab territory in both Syria and Iraq during 2014. It controlled the city […]
Buying your gifts online? Check out these Holiday Safety Tips for Online Security As the end of the year approaches, more and more shoppers will scour the Internet, looking for deals and unique finds. With every passing year, an increasing number of people are choosing to purchase their holiday gifts from online retailers. Unsurprisingly, may […]
The Russian plane crash in the Sinai Peninsula on October 31st added a new dimension to Russia’s military involvement in Syria and to international travel security. The airliner, an Airbus A321 operated by the Russian airline Metrojet, departed from the Sharm el-Sheik airport in Egypt early in the morning full of returning Russian tourists bound […]
International Security Consulting Firm Reviews Russia’s Involvement in the Syrian Civil War The Syrian civil war has developed into an incredibly complex conflict. Amidst the Arab Spring fervor of 2011, the Syrian civil war began with protests in the city of Daraa. Government security forces responded to these initial demonstrations by opening fire on protesters. […]
Yemen Civil War & the Yemen Crisis Yemen is a small, impoverished country at the southwest end of the Arabian Peninsula. As most international security consultants know, however, the country occupies a strategic location on the Bab al-Mandeb strait. Unfortunately, Yemen has suffered from chronic political instability in recent years, and the already unstable situation […]
International Security Consulting Firm Reviews EMV Chip Card Technology What are EMV chip cards? EMV chip cards are easily distinguishable from traditional credit cards by the small metallic smart-chips embedded in the card’s front. IMG, a leading international security consulting firm, believes this chip offers users a substantial security improvement. The smart-chip permits the storage […]
Background on Security Certifications and Credentials for Security Consultants In today’s rapidly evolving security environment, security certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) enhance a security consultant’s career opportunities and provide skills necessary to counter ever-changing threats. A majority of employers consider certifications a key factor during their hiring process. […]
IMG, a top Executive Travel Security Firm, Reviews the Pope Francis Visit to US (United States) As one of the world’s most prominent individuals, the Pope is not without enemies. Despite these dangers, the Pope is well secured. In fact, he sits at the center of one of the world’s most sophisticated executive security systems. […]
Workplace violence often grabs media attention, and attacks from employees can often put companies and communities in the spotlight. For example, in September 2014 a recently terminated UPS employee working in Alabama opened fire on his coworkers. After killing two, the gunmen then turned the gun on himself. While attacks like this are rare, they […]
Possible Massacre in Mexico, Gang Violence, and International Security Management 43 students went missing in Mexico on the night of September 26th after attending classes in the city of Iguala, a village located 200 kilometers Southwest of Mexico City. According to reports, the students were arrested after clashing with Mexican authorities suspected of having ties […]