Why effective cybersecurity is more important than ever for European family offices

“Family offices must strike a balance between security and functionality while staying a step ahead of cybercriminals.”

Following the release of Campden Wealth's European Family Office Report 2023, Global Guardian EVP of Client Engagement Chuck Costanza weighs in on cyber security strategies for family offices in CampdenFB. Chuck discusses the impact of advances in artificial intelligence on cyber crime, the role of the end user in cyber security, and the steps family offices need to take to ensure business continuity in the face of a cyberattack.

"We will take that offensive step when prudent, but also trying to balance the political aspect of not trying to escalate and tripping into a war—this is difficult."

In an interview on Mornings with Maria on Fox Business, Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner discusses the latest developments in the war between Israel and Hamas, including the difficult balancing act that the United States faces in the Middle East. Dale also weighs in on another potential geopolitical threat—the evolving relations between the United States and China following President Xi's visit to California.

A hard, bloody winter awaits Ukrainian and Russian soldiers, say experts

“The winter is just going to reinforce the misery … neither side is going to have a tactical or operational breakthrough.” 

In a recent interview with Al Jazeera, Global Guardian Vice President of Client Risk Management Seth Krummrich discusses the current on-the-ground realities in the Russia-Ukraine war as winter arrives—including solider morale—and the potential for negotiations between the two sides in the new year.

Shifa Hospital Becoming Israel's Biggest Problem of War So Far

"Does Israel, once the threat from Gaza has been pacified, go for broke and eliminate its main strategic threat, Lebanese Hezbollah?"

In a Newsweek article, Global Guardian Senior Intelligence Analyst Zev Faintuch provided up-to-date analysis of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, including the situation at Al-Shifa hospital, as the war enters its second month. Faintuch also discusses the overall strategy of Israel's campaign.

When war breaks out, can employers keep a global workforce safe?

“The frequency and ferocity of events, both domestically and internationally, is ever-increasing, which means you have exposure. This concept of being global, being able to move in minutes and hours, and actually having capability now matters more than just ‘I transferred the risk’ and ‘I have a resiliency plan.’”

Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner sat down with Employee Benefit News to discuss the challenges employers face when it comes to keeping their employees—whether traveling or working remotely—safe, including the gaps commonly found in insurance and duty of care coverage.

In an interview on Mornings with Maria on Fox Business, Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner weighed in on latest developments in the war between Israel and Hamas, including the current Israeli ground invasion in Gaza, and discussed the response to the situation in the Middle East and around the globe.

CBP boss leery of Sinaloa cartel’s alleged ban on fentanyl trafficking

“There is so much valuable territory, so many connections to the producers in (South America) that they are going to keep fighting for access to those drugs, to traffic them into the United States. And you don’t really have ceasefires in Mexico.”

Global Guardian Director of Intelligence Michael Ballard provided a situation update on Mexico for Border Report, discussing the balance of power between the cartels, the alleged ban on the flow of fentanyl into the United States, the recent shootings in Acapulco, and why violence could ramp in 2024.

What Security Experts Want You to Know About International Travel During the Israel-Hamas War

“We now live in a very different world—Ukraine yesterday, now Israel and the Middle East, but this could also be China and Taiwan tomorrow. When it comes to big events like this, they have a tendency to cascade. The global security order is fraying. The world is fundamentally different than it was pre-COVID.”

In an article in AFAR, Global Guardian Senior Intelligence Analyst Zev Faintuch discussed current travel risks in light of the evolving situation in Israel and the Middle East. Faintuch provides intelligence on potential regional threats to travelers and how to mitigate those threats with planning and extreme caution.

Preventing Workplace Violence: A Company’s Duty in Challenging Times

“Companies must ask themselves: If preventive methods aren’t working, are we prepared for violence in the workplace from a physical, training, and insurance standpoint?”

Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner offers three key steps corporate leaders should take to prevent workplace violence and protect their employees in this op-ed for Security Management from ASIS International.

China Detains Current, Former GroupM Employees as Part of Commercial Bribery Case

In The Wall Street Journal, Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner discusses the recent detention of GroupM employees in China, leading to the heightened concerns of foreign businesses, and weighs in on why these executives were charged with commercial bribery instead of under the recently expanded espionage laws.