Crisis Response
When the Hardest Target Isn’t Hard Enough: Executive Protection Lessons from the Correspondents’ Dinner Attack
A would-be assassin reached gunfire range of the President of the United States at a black-tie dinner secured by the Secret Service. For corporate security leaders, the Correspondents’ Dinner shooting is a case study in why traditional executive protection thinking is no longer enough.
Read MoreFrom Headlines to Early Warnings: How Real-Time Intelligence Shields Organizations From Tomorrow’s Crises
At 8:11 a.m., the regional COO’s phone lit up with a text from a site manager: “There’s a crowd forming outside the Atlanta distribution center – looks like a protest.” By the time the security director refreshed the local news, video from the scene was already circulating on social platforms. Trucks were rerouting themselves through…
Read MoreLast-Minute Security Tips for Election Season
Ensuring Safety and Reducing Disruptions With Election Day only a week away, businesses and community leaders are in the final sprint to prepare for any potential disruptions. While there may not be time for long-term strategies, impactful, practical steps can still help keep teams and property safe. And remember, political unrest can extend beyond Election…
Read MoreBuilding a Crisis Communication Strategy: Effective Communication During Emergencies
Written by: James Hart During a crisis, good communication can save lives. That’s especially true for larger office buildings. Some properties hold thousands of people during a typical workday. If there’s a fire, an active shooter or some other emergency, the building staff and security must be able to quickly alert everyone and tell them…
Read MoreDisaster Recovery Strategies: Business Continuity in Crisis
Written by: James Hart The best advice on disaster recovery and business continuity might actually come from the movies. As Rocky Balboa said: “It ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward.” And that’s really the point…
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