Risk Assessment Update: Security Resources Deployed to the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro The 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil began early this month and appears to be off to an exciting start. Despite lingering concerns, the opening ceremony and the first few days of Games have, so far, gone smoothly. In the […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

2014 will bring a host of challenges to firms and international security professionals. The global security environment is a constantly changing landscape and requires continual adaptation. 2014 will present an array of threats and challenges to organizations across the globe. In response, IMG (http://www.theimg.com/), a long-established corporate security firm, has identified 5 international security challenges […]

On November 11th, Riot Police in Dhaka, Bangladesh clashed with protesters, leading to multiple injuries and at least one death. The demonstrations were sparked by the arrest of five opposition leaders, two of whom were members of Parliament. On the same day, over 100 garment factories in Dhaka were forced to close due to ongoing […]