The Value of Investigative Due Diligence

When making important business decisions, it is critical to undertake a proper due diligence investigation. Due diligence is defined as, “the care a reasonable person exercises to avoid harm to other persons or their property.” Investigative due diligence refers to the research and analysis of an individual or organization done in preparation for a business transaction. Concealed or misrepresented facts can leave companies vulnerable to fraud. Due diligence investigations help mitigate risk and deliver peace of mind.

Shopping Mall Security - Beyond the Code of Conduct

The holiday season is right around the corner. The stores have sales, you have a list and the mall management companies have security. While we don’t often think about the role of security professionals in the retail setting when we head to the mall, we experience their influence with every visit. While the overall focus is to create a safe and secure environment, the role of the security officer is varied, and changes based on the location and sometimes based on what is happening on a particular day.

Risk and Resilience in the Security Sector

What’s the worst that can happen if your company has no enterprise security risk management plan? Organizations are exposed to a wide range of evolving threats that can create a multitude of security risks. A company without a comprehensive risk management plan could face serious repercussions ranging from a supply chain breakdown of a product line, reputational damage, revenue loss, market credibility and shareholder devaluation.

Retain a Quality Security Team – 5 Key Steps

Does this scenario sound familiar? You relied on your security services provider to hire the best staff and ensure everyone received the right training. But a handful of them have already quit and moved onto the next company, leaving your facility’s security at risk. New security professionals are being hired and trained, but the gap in security has you feeling uneasy. Your expectation was that you would have a consistent security presence.

Does Security Extend Far Enough?

Whether you are securing an extended corporate campus or a facility that closes at the end of the business day, it is important to ask yourself this question: Does security extend far enough? A comprehensive security program must address all aspects of your property – at all times. Areas that are out of sight for you and your employees or stakeholders are never out of the minds of criminals. The back hallways, the far parking areas, the facilities closed for a plant shutdown or just overnight are vulnerable if not included in your security plans.