International Security Consulting Firm Looks to the Brazil Olympics 2016 The Olympic Torch’s recent arrival in Brazil heralded the final preparations for the 2016 Olympics. The Brazil Olympics 2016 will be hosted in Rio de Janeiro and will be the first such event held in South America. The Olympic Games will be a time of […]
Emergency Response Consulting Experts Discuss the Ecuador Earthquake and Japan Earthquake 2016 Ecuador Earthquake On April 16th, a massive earthquake struck the country of Ecuador. Originating near the coastal town of Musine, the 7.8 magnitude quake inflicted damage across the country. Survivors reported that the earthquake was so powerful that it caused bridges to disintegrate […]
Global Security Firm Reviews the Rising Tensions Between Russia and the West Tensions between Russia and the West have increased considerably since the 2013 Maidan Protests that ultimately led to the toppling of the Ukrainian government. Russia was particularly disturbed by the Ukrainian revolution, seeing the protests as a Western plot to gain influence over […]
Employee Overseas Medical Assistance: Consultants Discuss Travel Security and Emergency Response Suffering a bout of the flu, nursing a wound, or recovering from a sprained ankle takes on a new dimension when traveling abroad. Depending on the locale, access to adequate medical care may be hampered by long distances, language barriers, or lack of funds […]
International Security Consulting Firm Analyzes the Brussels Attack On March 22nd, the city of Brussels was devastated by three suicide bombers that killed more than thirty people and injured over 300. Two of the bombings targeted the Brussels airport while the other suicide bomber detonated in a downtown metro station. The Brussels attack bombings were […]
Donald Trump Rally Postponed Due to Safety and Security Concerns: International Meeting Security Update On March 11th, the Donald Trump rally in Chicago was abruptly postponed amid disruptions and growing fears that the event was turning violent. Prior to the candidate’s arrival, anti-Trump protesters filed into the arena where the Donald Trump rally was being […]
Apple iPhone at the Center of a National Security Debate The ongoing debate between privacy and national security recently intensified. In early March, FBI Director James Comey and Apple’s top lawyer Bruce Sewell testified before the House Judiciary Committee. The hearing centered on the iPhone of Syed Farook, the gunman responsible for the San Bernardino […]
Employee Travel Security Firm Reviews Edward Archer, Islamic Terrorism and the Attack in Philadelphia In January, a Philadelphia police officer was shot 3 times by Edward Archer, a 30-year old man with a criminal record. Despite his injuries, police officer Jesse Harnett managed to return fire, injuring the assailant. After the attack, Edward Archer was […]
Corporate Risk Assessment and Cyber Security The importance of cyber security in corporate and international fields cannot be underestimated. Recent events prove that cyber security is a growing issue and Presidential candidates campaigning for the 2016 election should spend some time dwelling on this. Last year, the US Government suffered a major international security incident […]
El Chapo’s Recapture: International Security Consulting Firm Reviews Recent Events On January 8th, a small force of Mexican Marines stormed a compound in the coastal city of Los Mochis, Mexico. This operation initiated a chase resulting in the capture of Mexico’s most powerful drug lord, Joaquin Guzman Loera, otherwise known as “El Chapo.” El Chapo […]