Gender Considerations

By Isobel Haynes on March 24, 2021 / Security Management

Gender Considerations – Risks Faced by Female Travelers Content Warning: This article contains content focusing on crimes against women that some readers may find unsettling. Reader discretion is advised. In our last installment, we discussed the significance of “cultural consciousness” when it comes to traveling. As you

Cultural Considerations

By Isobel Haynes on March 12, 2021 / Security Management

Cultural Consciousness – Tying it Up Many travelers know that there are a multitude of things to be considered when you travel, even before you pack your suitcase. Throughout this article and others like it, I will be explaining some of the considerations that Riley takes into

History Repeats Itself: Myanmar’s Coup

By Isobel Haynes on February 8, 2021 / Security Management

History Repeats Itself: Myanmar’s Coup If you are asking yourself and others about what is currently going on in Myanmar, then you are not the only one. If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times, to live in the year 2021 is to watch

Much Ado About Russia – Part Three of Unusual Civil Unrest

By Isobel Haynes on February 2, 2021 / Security Management

Much Ado about Russia Part Three of Unusual Civil Unrest The issues concerning the right to peacefully assemble in Russia are not new, but they are becoming more intense. Laws concerning protests in the country originated in the era of the Soviet Union. In fact, many may

Security Management is All About the Follow Through

By Jake on January 27, 2021 / Security Management

Security Management is All About the Follow Through If you grew up playing sports, you probably recall your coaches stressing the importance of follow-through, that action that comes immediately after the primary point of focus. In basketball or American football follow-through, it is what your arm, wrist, and

Security Risk Management Is Simple, Not Easy

By Jake on January 22, 2021 / Security Management

Security Risk Management is SImple, Not Easy The formula for weight loss is simple. Eat less and exercise more. Simple things aren’t always easy. The security risk management process is simple. Identify the assets that require protection, assess their vulnerability to relevant threats, and apply control measures

Is Your Security Department Adding Value?

By Jake on January 8, 2021 / Security Management

Is Your Security Department Adding Value? I was speaking with a Global Security Director recently who was expressing his frustration about a lack of staff and resources. It’s a common concern. Whenever resources are constrained I am reminded of the importance of the concept of “value-added” versus

Controversial Pandemic Protests: Past and Present

By Isobel Haynes on December 29, 2020 / Security Management

Controversial Pandemic Protests: Past and Present Part Two of Unusual Civil Unrest Now that the year 2020 is almost over, it’s time to analyze trends in civil unrest and the many claims that have been made about them. We’ll start with civil unrest surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Security Directors Should Lead By Example And Implement ISO 31000:2018 Within Their Own Department

By Jake on December 3, 2020 / Security Management

Security Directors Should Lead By Example And Implement ISO 31000:2018 Within Their Own Department ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies. ISO’s 31000:2018 Risk management — Guidelines is considered the gold-standard (pardon the pun) because the principles and guidelines can be applied

Pandemic Increases Pressure on Security Departments to Manage Risk Remotely

By Kate Cochand on December 1, 2020 / Security Management

Pandemic Increases Pressure on Security Departments to Manage Risk Remotely The Novel Coronavirus’s seemingly indiscriminate tear across the globe has yielded a particularly negative impact on aid and development organizations. Michael Igoe’s insightful article (Devex May 2020) highlighted numerous accounting complexities and potential pitfalls that the pandemic has