International Security Consulting and Corporate Security Management In recent years, the security industry has proven to be a multi-faceted and dynamic sector. Fortunately, many security management professionals have obtained technical proficiency in many aspects of the discipline, including: physical security, executive protection, and workplace security. Some veterans of the field are skilled in even more […]

IMG Note: In light of recent mass shootings and workplace violence, IMG’s expertise in workplace violence security is more important than ever. Chris Hagon, principal of Incident Management Group, is featured in the following article by Amy Nordrum from the International Business Times. The article discusses workplace violence security issues and how a corporate risk […]

Card Cracking, Fraud, and Corporate Risk Assessment Card cracking, also known as card popping, has become an increasingly common corporate security risk. Card cracking is a scam that promises its victims easy money and a quick payout. Normally, card cracking fraudsters approach individuals on social media sites. The target victim is generally a young adult, […]

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. […]

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 […]

One of the hottest topics in corporate international security currently is the potential impact of ISIS on European security. Over the past several months, international corporate security experts have examined the terrorist threat posed by ISIS in Europe. These experts are particularly concerned with radicalized European Muslims who have joined ISIS on the battlefields of […]

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 […]

Executive Protection and the History of the Bodyguard The history of bodyguards and other practitioners of personal and executive protection has spanned millennia. For hundreds of years, high profile figures have required personal protection from foreign assassins, internal insurgents, and deranged individuals. Kings, presidents, popes as well as the wealthy and the powerful have enlisted […]

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 […]