As confirmed COVID-19 cases continue to grow, uncertainty remains around how long this will last, how it will continue to unfold, and what the socio-economic ramifications will look like.
While Italy is starting to see positive effects on case growth after more than 20 days of nationwide lockdown and quarantine, and China is beginning to lift their lockdown restrictions in Hubei province, both the US and Europe must prepare for significant strain on economic and healthcare resources in the coming weeks.
With the extension of current social distancing guidelines recently announced, rest assured that Global Guardian continues to operate 24/7, supporting clients with detailed intelligence reports, emergency charter flights from lockdown countries, logistics around medical supplies, and more.
HOW CAN WE HELP? AN UPDATE ON OUR SERVICES
Intelligence Reports: Resources & Support
Our dedicated COVID-19 newsroom houses all of our latest intelligence reports, resources, and recent support efforts.
Our Global Intelligence Team continues to release COVID-19 reports three times a week, available by email and web. In addition, they currently support over 42 clients with customized intelligence reports.
Emergency Evacuations: Repatriation & Response
Increased travel restrictions and border closures have left thousands of Americans stranded abroad. To assist, Global Guardian stepped in, safely evacuating almost 350 US citizens out of Honduras, receiving coverage in multiple news outlets, including CNN, NY Times, Politico and NPR. Additional evacuations are underway and we continue to support clients with their safe return home.
"I cannot begin to express my gratitude to the entire Global Guardian team for getting my husband and I home safely to our families and lives here in Boston" - Annie Perlick, a NICU nurse at Boston Children's Hospital
Medical Response: Advice & Supplies
To date, we have provided thousands of medical supplies for our clients in need. In addition, our clients receive 24/7/365 access to speak to our board-certified physicians. If you need telemedicine services or are seeking advice, call our Operations Center at +1 (703) 566-9463. The team will triage your situation and connect you as appropriate.
Cyber Monitoring: Secure Remote Workers
With the sudden increase in remote working, companies have been challenged to get their teams up and running on short notice, in turn, creating vulnerability across the board. Our cyber team continues to see an uptick in malicious cyber activities by attackers, who are exploring computers and testing systems with an effort to gain direct access to computer systems.
To mitigate these attacks, Global Guardian recommends that corporate policies require VPN use for all remote work, including work performed on mobile devices.
Physical and Virtual Guards: Protect Your Facility
COVID-19 has presented new security challenges when it comes to empty businesses and facilities. Our Asset Security team provides monitoring of facilities with alarm and video security systems as well as on-site guards as needed, and can provide rapid deployment of monitored security systems for businesses.
WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER
As we continue to navigate through this crisis together, we hope you all stay healthy and safe. We could not continue to fight this global pandemic without the heroic efforts of those on the front line, including our own Dr. Shelly Weisenfeld and Dr. Chris White. As a team comprised of former military special operations and federal law enforcement personnel, our gratitude runs deep to everyone risking their lives to save others.
If you are in need of assistance or simply have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. The entire Global Guardian team is standing by, ready to support you.
All the Best,
Dale Buckner, Chief Executive Officer
ABOUT GLOBAL GUARDIAN
Global Guardian is a McLean, VA based global security firm that provides its clients with access to a comprehensive suite of security services. Its capabilities include personnel tracking supported by a dedicated 24-hour Operation Center, a full range of personnel-based security and executive protection services, medical support and transportation, travel intelligence and emergency response and evacuation services in over 100 countries. Global Guardian’s suite of risk mitigation services provides organizations with innovative and cost-effective solutions to help them protect their staff and business operations around the world.
Find out how our team can support your security needs. For assistance, call our 24/7 Operations Center at 703.566.9463 or click below.
