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A Company's Top Three Concerns During a Kidnapping

Dec 08, 2010 -During an employee kidnapping, the company's responsibility to its captive employee isn't the only thing it needs to worry about.

Morning Security Brief: Fighting the Taliban, Spotting Counterfeit Drugs, Private Security in Afghanistan, and More

Dec 07, 2010 -The pros and cons of fighting the Taliban with local militia are examined by the Washington Post. A new effort to help consumers in Africa spot counterfeit drugs is being launched. And the Afghan government acknowledges it may need private security a little longer.

Contractors Sign Private Security Contractor Code of Conduct

Nov 19, 2010 -A voluntary international code of conduct for private security companies is an initiative to improve oversight and accountability to an industry marred by allegations of human rights abuses.

Fending Off Pirates Through Robust Risk Management Programs

Nov 12, 2010 -Ships transiting pirate-infested waters need a comprehensive risk management program to adequately defend themselves against attack.

Counterterror Shift in Yemen?

Nov 01, 2010 -The recent foiled plot by suspected terrorists in Yemen has drawn attention to United States' options for attacking militants in that country.

Report: Taliban Link to U.S. Base Guards

Oct 08, 2010 -Guards hired to provide security at U.S. bases in Afghanistan have links to the Taliban, according to a Senate investigation.

CSO Roundtable Keynote Speaker Talks Security in Brazil Ahead of 2016 Olympics

Sep 22, 2010 -Neil Fergus, chief executive of Intelligent Risks, talks opportunities and risks in Brazil as well as the upcoming CSO Roundtable Latin American Summit in Rio de Janeiro this December

Terrorism Attacks and Arrests in Europe Down for Second Straight Year

Sep 15, 2010 -Both the number of terrorism attacks and arrests have decreased for the second straight year across continental Europe as the percentage of successful prosecutions rose, according to Europol.

Colombia: Killers Post Two Hit Lists on Facebook; Three Teenagers Murdered

Aug 25, 2010 -Unknown killers posted two hit lists on Facebook, listing 100 names from the Colombian town of Puerto Asis. Three teenagers on the list have met violent deaths.

Pentagon Project Tries to Detect Afghan Fertilizer Bombs

Aug 16, 2010 -A new Pentagon project looks to detect the chemical signature of fertilizer-based IEDs in Afghanistan.

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