Scott Alan Ast

Managing Security Overseas

Protecting Employees and Assets in Volatile Regions

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Threats to multinational corporations come in two forms: natural and man-made. This book illustrates the types of risks that confront corporations when working outside of North America. It provides key tools and understanding that are required to do business in a safe and secure manner, no matter the level of risk. It walks through a logical framework for safety and security program development from Day One. Using real-world case studies and examples, the book is a useful reference to security managers, security consultants, contractors, frequent global business travelers, and for those who are presently or soon-to-be assigned in overseas positions.

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Written by a Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and FBI-recognized subject matter expert, this text details the recommended protocol for protecting people and assets in hostile global settings. Scott Alan Ast offers wisdom and insight gleaned from 28 years of hands-on experience in international security management. He supplies the fundamental understanding and advanced tools required to ensure business is conducted safely regardless of the risk level, identifying the various threats that loom in international projects, and walking readers through a logical framework to design and implement a safety and security program.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: CRC Press
• Seitenzahl: 366
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. August 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 689g
• ISBN-13: 9781439804674
• ISBN-10: 1439804672
• Artikelnr.: 26972857

Autorenporträt

Scott Alan Ast

Inhaltsangabe

RISKS AND THREATS OF INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AND OPERATIONS. Challenges of
Security Management in Global and High Risk Operations. Travel Tracking and
Travel Intelligence Issues: "It's 3:00 AM - Do you know where your ex-pats
are?" Risk Assessment Methodologies: The 5:00 PM Friday Telephone Call -
"We've Got a Project Kicking Off Monday in Colombia...Not Missouri".
Protecting People Who Don't Believe They Need to Be Protected: "I would
prefer to go 'Low Profile'". POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND METHODS. Security,
Crisis Management, and Evacuation Planning: The 2:00 AM Friday Telephone
Call: "The missiles are flying all around Israel and landing on our
jobsite!" Protecting People and Assets Around the World: From Green Acres
to the Green Zone. Pre-Deployment and Security Awareness Training: "Tell me
everything I need to know in about 15 minutes". KEEPING CURRENT AND ON
TRACK. Crisis Management Do's and Don'ts: Pushing the Panic Button.
Establishing and Maintaining Contact and Coordination with Local, Regional,
and International Authorities: "We need a favor, we have people in your
country whom we need evacuated - NOW!" Keeping Current and Maximizing Your
International Crisis and Security Management Efficiencies: "Now that you
have solved my issues, why should I keep you around?" How to Be All Things
to All People: Putting It All Together.