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 Note: The following article discusses the tragic shooting in Medellin Colombia of an American traveler. By resisting the demands of his gunmen, John Mariani increased his chance of potential danger in Columbia, a country where violence and petty crime are still an issue. The article goes on to discuss travel security tips for international […]
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 […]
An Analysis of the Relationship Between Travel Security and Economics In the past month, the world has watched three unfolding economic crises: the Chinese stock market crash, the debt crisis in Puerto Rico and the Greek economic crisis. Together, these events have created uncertainty in global markets and cast doubt on the strength of world’s […]
The Chattanooga Shooting: Domestic Terror in Tennessee? On July 16th, 2015 a gunman opened fire on two military installations in Chattanooga, Tennessee killing four Marines and one Navy Sailor. The gunman first opened fire on a military recruitment center with what Police believe was a variant of an AK-47 assault rifle. He then drove seven […]