Safety and Security for Journalists and Media
When people think of executive protection, they tend to think of VIPs, celebrities, and high net worth individuals (HNWI). Though they may not always travel to hazardous locations, risk is enhanced by virtue of their position or status. For them, travelling to hazardous locations is often part of the job. Provisions need to be made […]
“I’m Just a Driver” – So What’s the Difference?
The question is, when does a “driver” go from being a “just a driver” to being a “security driver” and what should the expectations be of them if they then represent themselves as one? Panoptic Solutions was previously involved with a task where the client utilised driving services from two separate security providers. Although not […]
Home Security Fundamentals
We’ve become complacent about home security because we rely on a range of high-tech equipment to protect us, our home, our families, and our possessions. Many of us are also guilty of thinking ‘it can’t happen to me.’ However, the risk of burglary is ever-present, and paying attention to some home security fundamentals will help keep you and your […]
Corporate Travel & Journey Risk Management – Top 5 Problems for Businesses
TOP 5 PROBLEMS FOR COMPANIES WHEN ARRANGING CORPORATE TRAVEL 1.No Corporate Travel Policy or Travel Risk Policy Companies without a corporate travel policy may incur unnecessary costs and face unnecessary risks. Depending on the operations and needs of the company, a corporate travel policy will typically cover travel expense request procedures, as well as security and medical […]
Executive Protection Recruitment & More with Steve Albritton – Part 1
The executive protection industry isn’t one that has a clear path for those looking to get into it. In fact, most people find themselves in the field almost by accident, usually after a career in the military or police. In this post (and this podcast) we tap into the brain of one of the long-term […]
Security and Safety in The Philippines – Business & VIP Travel
The Philippines is becoming a common destination for business travellers. Not only is the Philippines home to the Asian Development Bank, but the rising use of Filipino personnel for international call centres also makes business travel to the area more frequent. As such, knowing how to address most travel security and safety concerns before you […]
Australia’s New Terror Alert System
On 27 November 2015, Australia revised its terror alert system to offer the public clearer details on extremist-planned attacks. The current four-tier terror alert system describes levels of risk from “low” to “high” and “extreme”. A system will replace it, indicating the likelihood of an attack at any given time. The highest threat levels now […]
Business & VIP Travel Safety in China
While a lot of travel security and safety advice is generic in nature, different locations often have specific conditions that make them worthy of special mention. In this blog post, we discuss travel safety in China. Our area of expertise is the Asia-Pacific region and we’ll be discussing several different countries in this area in […]
Business Travelers’ Ground Travel and Post-Travel Checklist
Business Travelers’ Ground Travel and Post-Travel Checklist In our last post, we ran through the essentials that business travellers should cover before setting out on a journey. We will run through the safety and security essentials for the ground travel and post-travel phase of your journey. In this section, we highlight the value of being […]
Securing Australia’s Commonwealth Games on The Gold Coast – Lessons from Rio
With attacks in Europe still haunting the public consciousness, the security of the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast warrants close attention. Thus far, Australia appears to be prudently attending to these risks. In May of this year, the Australian parliament passed an array of laws that give police the authority to search people […]