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. […]
FoneTrac: Travel Security App for Your iPhone or Android International Employee Travel Security firm, IMG GlobalSecur, has recently updated its website for FoneTrac, the next generation of travel security technology. FoneTrac is an app for iPhone or Android that is simple, intuitive, and easy to use. It allows businesses to stay connected to their employees […]
Credit Card Fraud: An Overview According to the Economist, global credit card fraud losses totaled more than $10 billion in 2014. This is more than 3 times greater than the credit card fraud losses in 2003. Indeed, credit card fraud is so pervasive that a study found that more than 40% of American households have […]
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. […]
Travel Security Update: Europe Grapples with a Massive Syrian Refugee Crisis The employee and executive travel security experts at IMG have been monitoring the conflict in Syria and the refugee crisis it has caused and its likely impact on business and employee travel security in Europe. Since the Syrian Civil War started in 2011, over […]
An International Security Consulting Firm’s Take on Bank Robbery In American culture, bank robbery is perhaps the most quintessential criminal activity. Even though it is illegal, the depiction of bank robbers in movies and TV shows has almost made the crime seem glamorous. Indeed, many Americans are familiar with the names of notable bank robbers […]
Security Consultants Cited in Article on Workplace Anger The Boston Herald recently published an article on workplace anger. The Herald’s story came in the wake of the tragic murder of two members of a news crew in Roanoke, Virginia. Although the investigation is still ongoing, it appears that the perpetrator had a history of emotional […]