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Public-Private Partnerships and The Fight Against Terrorism

How strong relationships with the private sector are a pillar of the FBI’s strategy to combat global terrorism.

October 1, 2018

The threats that face the United States today are the same threats that we faced on 9/11,” says Michael McGarrity, Assistant Director for the Counterterrorism Division of the FBI.

Airport Biometrics Detect Imposter at Washington Dulles

September 13, 2018

Utilizing new facial comparison technology, a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officer determined that a 26-year-old woman arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport from Accra, Ghana, last weekend was not a match to her passport and was attempting to enter the U.S. illegally.

Our Executive is Missing: Kidnap and Ransom Basics for Security Professionals

The first of a three-part series to help protective professionals understand how K&R can be successfully resolved.

Steve Romano

Frank Figliuzzi

September 13, 2018

Preparing for the worst is part of every security professional’s repertoire, especially when it comes to planning for failure.

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Solution Integrates Emergency Management, Threat Intelligence & More

August 10, 2018

Building a Solid Security Structure as the Foundation Starts to Shake

Steve Durbin

August 1, 2018

By 2020, security professionals will be immersed in a hyper-connected IoT world. What does this mean for your threat landscape?

How to Choose a Security-Trained Driver (And Why You Need One)

Donald D. Purdy Jr.

July 31, 2018

Up to 85 percent of attacks on principals happen in or around a vehicle, says Greg Threatt of Threatt Protection Services in a recent Security article, What to Look for in Travel Security and Executive Protection Services. Threatt concludes that having a security-trained driver is paramount to a successful executive protection program.

Q&A: Best Practices for International Business Travel

July 17, 2018

As globalization and connectivity impacts businesses worldwide, international business travelers face a wide range of risks, many of which they can bring home with them. However, these threats aren’t always understood by the average traveler. So what threats are facing international business travelers this year, and how can enterprises communicate those risks and policies effectively? We asked Chris Duvall, Senior Director at The Chertoff Group, to share some of his insights and best practices.

TSA to Scrutinize Powders in Carry-On Luggage

June 26, 2018

As part of a broader security push last summer, the Transportation Security Administration began scrutinizing containers of powders in travelers’ carry-on luggage, and the TSA will soon ask foreign airports sending flights directly to the U.S. to do the same.

Orlando International Airport Commits to Add Biometrics to International Travel Security

June 26, 2018

The busiest airport in Florida, Orlando International Airport, is slated to be the first U.S. airport to use biometrics at both the entry and exit for travelers crossing borders. The commitment was announced Thursday, June 21, by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Greater Orlando Aviation Authority.

10 Hotel Safety Tips from a Former Intelligence Officer

Jonathan Bancroft

June 11, 2018

When traveling for business or pleasure, it’s important to always be conscious of the fact that hotels are a target for criminals, terrorists, and the mentally unstable. Here is a personal safety checklist to share with your C-Suite, frequent business travelers and your security team from an expert who has spent more than 30 years in intelligence and international security.