Jakarta Bombings ABC Radio Interview
At approximately 1030 hrs, local time, on 14 January 2016, what is believed to be a cell of five terrorists launched an attack on Jalan Thamrin in Central Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. The Jakarta bombings centred on the Sarinah shopping mall and office tower. The attack commenced with an assault on a police post […]
The Psychology of Risk — An Interview with Dr Gavriel Schneider
We take a deep dive into the psychology of risk and the influence it has on our planning and response mechanisms. In this post (and this podcast episode) we interview Dr Gavriel Schneider, an expert on integrated risk management and safety and security. How do high levels of comfort and safety affect our attitude toward risk and how […]
Gold Coast Security Companies — 8 Tips to Hire Quality
With so many Gold Coast security companies, one can find it a challenging task to identify the one which provides a professional service. If events and organisations such as the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games & Olympic Committee have questions from the public surrounding the quality of security providers (Skene, 2017), how does the layperson or […]
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 […]