International Security Update: Cyber attack on Sony Pictures On Nov 24th, the computer system of Sony Pictures was compromised by a sophisticated cyber attack. The firm’s employees were locked out of their computers, and much of the company’s data was stolen or erased. During the attack, an image was uploaded to company computers by a […]

The Five Most Important International Security News Stories of 2014 2014 was a dynamic year in international security. Although there were many security issues making the news this past year, five stories stand out in particular. The protective services specialists at IMG believe these five to be the most significant. This was based on two […]

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 […]

International Security Management Update: Terrorist Attack in Canada On Oct 22, 2014 a gunman fatally shot a Canadian soldier guarding the Canadian War Memorial in Ottawa, Canada. The assailant then attempted to assault the Canadian Parliament building but was shot dead before he could continue his rampage. Although an investigation is still ongoing, the shooter […]

Importance of Information in Travel Security The Incident Management Group, a leading international travel security firm, has recommended three resources for safety and security research. Many organizations are trying to ensure that they meet their duty of care obligations for traveling employees. As such, it is vital that these organizations have access to the most current and […]