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Global Guardian's Michael Ballard Featured In CityNews

on July 18, 2024

Copa America chaos sparks questions over 2026 FIFA World Cup security in Vancouver

“A lot of it’s about layering...having a checkpoint and then a second, a third. And without those layers to A: keep people out that you don’t want in there: terrorists, criminals, otherwise; and B: make sure that there’s no risk of stampede or people being crushed to death."

Global Guardian Director of Intelligence Michael Ballard discussed the security failures in Miami during the Copa America Finals with CityNews in Vancouver, highlighting learnings and key takeaways for security leaders who are tasked with securing venues of future premier sporting events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Global Guardian's Dale Buckner Featured In Security Management

on July 15, 2024

Strategies for Success: Preparing Practical Crisis Response and Resilience Plans

"It is human nature to fall prey to optimism bias—the belief that bad things are less likely to happen to you. It’s also a dangerous trap for corporate executives."

In Security Management, Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner outlines how business leaders of today must prepare for crisis differently than in years past, working faster and smarter in order to stay resilient.

Global Guardian's Seth Krummrich Featured in Al Jazeera on Israel-Hezbollah

on June 26, 2024

Hezbollah’s ‘axis of resistance’ allies waiting in reserve to fight Israel

“This is the strategic messaging response and it is a parallel conflict to the physical combat on the ground."

In a recent piece on Al Jazeera, Global Guardian's Vice President of Client Risk Management Seth Krummrich provided valuable perspective on the potential conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, and how an expanded conflict could bring in additional fighters from the "axis of resistance."

Global Guardian's Seth Krummrich Featured in The Hill

on June 24, 2024

US struggles to halt spiraling Israel-Hezbollah conflict

“It’s like asking a scorpion not to sting... The solution there is coming to an actual peace deal and creating some sort of stability in northern Israel and in Gaza."

In a new article in The Hill, Global Guardian Vice President, Client Risk Management Seth Krummrich provided his perspective on rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, and how the conflict in Gaza is impacting this potential war on the Lebanese border.

Op-Ed by Zev Faintuch Featured in Fair Observer

on June 20, 2024

The New World Order Is Disorder

"Many business executives today have only ever operated in the world America built... However, those days are gone. America’s hegemonic power has dwindled, and an unstable multipolar system is taking its place."

In a new op-ed in Fair Observer, Global Guardian Senior Intelligence Analyst Zev Faintuch explains how a changing global political landscape is impacting businesses, and how they will need to pivot to survive.

Global Guardian's Michael Ballard Featured In Security Management

on June 14, 2024

Germany Ramps Up Security Efforts as UEFA EURO 2024 Begins

“There’s a large behind-the-scenes effort of Russian psyops to try and undermine the sense of safety and security around the Olympics... I think you’re likely to see something similar pop-up in Germany during the EUROs given that Germany’s also been supportive of Ukraine during the conflict.”

In Security Management's recent post about Germany's security needs ahead of the UEFA European Championship 2024, Global Guardian's Director of Intelligence Michael Ballard shared his perspective on the risks and challenges of throwing a massively popular event in such complicated times.

Global Guardian's Paris Olympics Security Report Featured In Security Management

on June 7, 2024

French Police Arrest Man for Hotel Room Explosion as Olympic Security Efforts Ramp-Up

“France is a target for Islamist attacks due to its leadership role in campaigns against the Islamic State and al-Qaeda in Africa and its large, relatively marginalized Muslim community.”

Security Management's recent post about rising terrorism concerns in Paris, France ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics highlighted Global Guardian's extensive report outlining threats to the Games, and how to stay safe if you're headed to the country this summer.

Global Guardian's Dale Buckner Featured in The Washington Post

on June 5, 2024

Russia is trying to disrupt 2024 Paris Olympics, Microsoft says

"Those attacks have probably already begun, he said, and are likely to multiply, with French authorities going 'on the offensive' as the games approach to crack down on groups planning attacks."

Global Guardian CEO and President Dale Buckner was featured in The Washington Post's piece on how Russia is looking to disrupt the 2024 Paris Olympics via disinformation, propaganda, and artificial intelligence.

Global Guardian's Dale Buckner Featured in Bloomberg

on June 4, 2024

Russian Bots Use Fake Tom Cruise for Olympic Disinformation

“We think this is the number one security threat to the Games. With AI now you’re going to have a level of disinformation we haven’t seen before.”

As pro-Russia propaganda spreads disinformation about the Paris Olympics, Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner warns travelers that artificial intelligence and hacking could lead to disruptions and unrest at the Games in Bloomberg.

Global Guardian's Zev Faintuch Featured in Newsweek

on June 4, 2024

Ukraine Is Closer to Crossing Putin's Biggest Red Line Yet

"Seeing that Putin considers Crimea to be formal Russian territory, Putin's red line has already been crossed."

In Newsweek, Global Guardian Senior Intelligence Analyst Zev Faintuch provided his perspective alongside other experts on how the shifting state of the Ukraine-Russia war may provoke further aggression by the Kremlin.

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