The 02 January assassination of Iranian IRGC General Qassem Suleimani has increased the risk profile of the Middle East, Europe, and the United States. While at this point, we expect Iran’s retaliation to be limited, the menu of response options at Iran’s disposal is vast and geographically expansive. 

As we head into the Holiday Season, Information Security workers typically see a dramatic increase in cyber malfeasance, including ransom attacks.

Give to those who gave their all! This Veterans Day, in collaboration with Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray, the founders of I’ll Push You, help Global Guardian support our veterans with limited mobility as they embark on a journey of a lifetime -- The last 111 km of the Camino de Santiago, a historical pilgrimage across northern Spain. 

Global Guardian sees a worsening geopolitical landscape in Q3 marred by persisting threats – Iran and the Persian Gulf, Venezuela, Sudan and Mexico – as well as evolving threats from Brexit and the Hong Kong protests that are rife with uncertainty. 

At Global Guardian, we believe that educating our clients on global security threats empowers you to make informed decisions, travel safely, and protect your assets.

During morning hours on 21 April, Easter Sunday, suicide bombers carried out six attacks across Sri Lanka, killing an estimated 253 people including at least 41 foreign nationals, with another 500 people injured. 

Twice a year, Global Guardian’s global intelligence team assembles a report that provides an overview of current global security developments. The report outlines security threats, examines trends, and focuses on how these events will shape future safety and security concerns for global businesses and international travelers. 

Global Guardian has published this year's Risk Assessment Map, which ranks countries based on a series of indicators including crime, health, natural disasters, infrastructure, political stability, civil unrest, and terrorism.