“After 11 p.m. in New Orleans, I personally have to assume that a quarter of the drivers out there are inebriated."
In an article in The New York Times, Global Guardian VP of Client Risk Management Seth Krummrich gave recommendations on how to stay safe and in touch with your group while visiting New Orleans for the upcoming Super Bowl LIX or Mardi Gras.
"I would bring my family there if I was in the area, for sure. It is something that is worth participating in, at least witnessing, because it’s our democracy in action."
In a new article in Northern Virginia Magazine, Global Guardian Vice President, Client Risk Management Seth Krummrich provided his perspective on the security situation at the upcoming presidential inauguration, and what measures will be in place to protect attendees.
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"Terrorists will always take the path of least resistance and stopping someone willing to die is very difficult."
In USA Today, Global Guardian President and CEO Dale Buckner provided his perspective on the shocking New Year's Day attack that took place in New Orleans, Louisiana, noting that, unfortunately, anything can happen at any time.
“Security is not just the agents or police officers walking up and down the street—that's just part of it. There will be online threat management, there will be cameras with AI that are looking for threats that are out there. You will see all sorts of different intelligence and communications going on, so there will be robust security—layered security—protecting these events.”
On CNN, Global Guardian VP of Client Risk Management Seth Krummrich provided insight into the tragic attack in New Orleans early on New Year's Day and discussed how the incident will influence security measures at other large-scale events, such as the Super Bowl.
Police identified 42-year-old US Army veteran Shamsud Din Jabbar as the attacker behind the vehicle ramming that took place during the early morning hours on 01 January 2025 in the French Quarter of New Orleans. He was shot and killed by police after engaging in a shootout. He was reportedly wearing body armor and camouflage fatigues. The attack is similar to the vehicle ramming that unfolded in Germany just last month at a Christmas market and may have been inspired by that incident.
Global Guardian's December Risk Barometer highlighted the increased risk to Christmas markets, religious gatherings, and other large public events over the holiday season as individuals or groups see them as an opportunity to conduct symbolically valuable attacks. This New Year's celebration attack is a tragic reminder of this risk.
“Brazil is a great example, where you have a majority of the country living in poverty, and then you have the extreme wealth. If the middle of this country continues to get eroded, there’s no question that it creates a very different threat environment.”
In a Bloomberg article, Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner highlighted the political and societal changes that have heightened concerns among high-profile family clients, identifying the growing wealth disparity as a key factor influencing threat levels in various countries.
“Our No. 1 concern right now are people with grievances who become negatively energized on social media and will seek to carry out copycat threats."
In an article in the Society for Human Resource Management, Global Guardian VP of Client Risk Management Seth Krummrich weighed in on how the shooting of UHC CEO Brian Thompson is changing how organizations address their security, and how duty of care providers can help.
During the evening hours on 20 December 2024, an unknown assailant drove his vehicle at full speed into the Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least one person and injuring upwards of 80 more in a possible terror attack.
Global Guardian's December Risk Barometer, published earlier this month, highlighted the increased risk to Christmas markets, religious gatherings, and other large public events over the holiday season as individuals or groups see them as an opportunity to conduct symbolically valuable attacks.
“I think Mexico might start planning for a worst-case scenario and you will probably see a bit of a crackdown along the border […] But I don’t know if they will be able to hold migration and certainly not be able to stop drug trafficking.”
In an article for Border Report, Global Guardian's Director of Intelligence, Michael Ballard, discussed the tense relations between the United States and Mexico as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office in January. He provided insight into how these tensions could unfold during negotiations and their potential impact at the border.
