security

As you may already know by now, Sudan had an internet blackout a couple of months ago that has gained global attention. However, this situation, as alarming as it sounds, is not unique as shutdowns are on the rise all over the globe.

With the African Cup of Nations 2019 kicking off mere days after former Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi’s death, many are concerned about the security situation in the region. Egypt, given its politically unstable environment and its highly concentrated big sporting event of the year, is a considerably risky place to be in right now. In this blog, we will go over why crowded places are an attractive target for terrorists and insurgency groups.

In the business world today, many joint ventures and partnerships require further investigation to answer and address any questions and concerns that may come up. This is especially true given today’s security environment where risks need to be identified and mitigated accordingly. As such, many individuals and organizations request due diligence reports to help facilitate their decision-making process.

In today’s volatile environment, executive protection is crucial for individuals and organizations alike. In 2013, Amazon invested $1.6 million in their CEO's safety. Other companies, such as Disney and FedEx follow the same path and spend hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to protect their top executives.

So why are companies and organizations willing to invest and dedicate so much to protecting their leaders? The answer is simple: They know the importance of executive protection.

What is Executive Protection?

At RedCrow Intelligence and Crownox, we provide intelligence analysis within the security market. Based on my experience, I will begin to highlight the most important attributes of a security intelligence analyst using an intelligence cycle that we refer to in our own work.

Before I dive into why a risk assessment is essential in today’s world, it is important to briefly define what a risk assessment is. A risk assessment is best defined as a systematic process of evaluating the potential risks that one encounter in a projected activity or undertaking. There are different types of risks spanning from security-related to physical and personal. For this answer, I will draw mainly from my expertise in the security industry. With that said, elements of a standard risk assessment include the following:

One of the most debated scenarios relating to potential security complications in the Palestinian and Israeli controlled areas, is the rise of the so called “Salafi Jihadists”. This phenomenon has become especially significant given the vacuum in leadership within the Palestinian political arena.

The Irish Republican Army

“Before we go on the offensive politically or militarily we take the greatest defensive precautions possible to ensure success.”                          

                                                      The Green Book