Over the past decade, China’s middle class has exploded and surpassed the total population of the United States. The growing importance of the Chinese consumer market continues to present an opportunity for companies seeking to expand their market size. Yet, China is a unique place and conducting business in The Middle Kingdom does not come without its risks. In this post, Global Guardian highlights what you need to know for business travel to China.

Over the course of four days Global Guardian’s Tairon Coronel helped deliver hurricane relief supplies including food, water and hygiene products to the Bahamas.

In response to Hurricane Dorian, Global Guardian has deployed helicopters, experienced security and medical personnel, and communications gear -- satellite telephones, Broadband Global Area Network (data/internet) -- to support our clients in Abaco and Nassau.

The recent attacks in Midland–Odessa and in El Paso, Texas as well as the attack in Dayton, Ohio all remind us of the prevalence and lethality of mass shooting incidents in the United States. The Department of Homeland Security defines an active shooter as: “An individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area; in most cases, active shooters use firearms(s) and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims.” By conservative estimates, there have been over 115 mass shooting incidents in America since 1982.¹ 

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. 

Do you use your phone, tablet or laptop for work? Do you travel? Do you have concerns about online privacy or protecting your information from cybercriminals? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need a virtual private network (VPN).

Inclement weather is one of the most pervasive risks facing families, travelers and businesses alike. Coastal areas house 40 percent of America’s jobs and account for 46 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). 

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.

Summer is upon us. For many Americans, summer is synonymous with travel, whether for work or leisure. According to Airlines for America, 257.4 million passengers are expected to fly on U.S. airlines between 01 June and 31 August. If you log on to public Wi-Fi at an airport terminal to check your email between flights or browse your credit card statements after a long day of meetings using your hotel’s Wi-Fi network, you are putting yourself and your organization at risk.