Security Consulting ServicesAssessment & AnalysisFocusPoint specializes in conducting a full range of asset-based risk assessments. Our consultants work closely with clients to identify, characterize and prioritize assets; and identify and characterize security hazards and threats at pre-identified locations. Our consultants have a keen ability to evaluate existing safeguards and determine exploitable weaknesses and areas of vulnerability. Reports are provided to clients based on observation, discussion of observation and recommended counter measures to provide cost effective protection of business processes, employees, visitors, company assets, and the general public at the target location. Personal Security Assessment (PSA)The PSA is used to establish a baseline of threat. It serves as the backdrop from which a personal security program is pulled together and exercised when necessary. It is a roadmap of an individual’s vulnerabilities and when leveraged correctly provides critical information in the response to emergencies. The success of a personal security program hinges on the accuracy of the PSA. Our consultants work closely with corporate executives, high net-worth individuals and their families to identify current threat conditions and lifestyle dynamics to determine the resources required to establish and implement an effective and reasonable personal security program. Embedded ServicesFocusPoint is a leader in the managed services space. We routinely provide embedded consultants for both short and long-term assignments in a variety of industries and settings. Our exposure includes project management, leadership roles in corporate security, remote management, loss control & investigations positions for the oil & gas sector, technology companies, mining & mineral exploration and construction & engineering firms. Program Review & DevelopmentAs an independent advisory and risk management firm, we specialize in helping clients to safeguard employees, facilities and critical assets through targeted review, gap analysis and program improvement. We routinely assist clients in the review of existing programs and development of new plans. Our consultants work closely with companies to introduce new concepts and develop, implement and manage practical risk management programs that mitigate exposure and control loss. Typical engagements include the development of business continuity plans, security master plans and logistic security programs for outbound logistics and inbound supply chains. |
Crisis Consulting ServicesKidnap for Ransom ResponseThe company has marshaled industry experts to create a holistic team and provide time sensitive and proven Kidnap for Ransom Response methodologies that are unmatched in the specialty market of crisis response services. Our crisis management practice is managed by a veteran crisis response team leader, monitored by a highly experienced crisis response executive with over 30 years of proven experience in kidnap for ransom and extortion resolution and delivered by very skilled, regionally focused crisis response consultants. Our multi-disciplinary team has discreetly and successfully managed well over 1,000 (insured) kidnaps for ransom, 500+ (uninsured) kidnaps for ransom, 300+ “express” kidnappings and 100+ “virtual” kidnappings. The company is capable of responding to both insured and uninsured events globally within 24 hours of notification. Extortion ThreatsFocusPoint is experienced in determining the validity of an extortion threat and providing sound advice in response to a valid threat. Our crisis consultants work closely with corporate decision makers and private families to develop and execute response plans that address extortion threats directed towards individuals, malicious contamination of consumable products or critical corporate assets. When necessary, we’ll deploy intelligence assets to investigate the origin and magnitude of a product extortion threat and the method used to tamper with the product. Our crisis consultants will interface with local authorities to support response strategies to the threat when needed. Political RisksThe ability to address potential and on-going political risks requires an in-depth knowledge of the political landscape and access to proven ground-truth intelligence capabilities. FocusPoint provides a bespoke service tailored to each of our client’s specific needs. Our crisis consultants leverage a life cycle risk management approach to address both macro and micro-level political risk situations that cover market entry, expansion, on-going operations and exit strategies. Crisis Management PlanningFocusPoint supports clients in the development, review and testing of crisis management plans. Our consultants work closely with clients to develop practical crisis management plans that are easily understood and implemented across an organization regardless of the size and complexity of the client’s business. Our plans decrease ad-hoc decision making and the length and impact of a crisis event. Our plans dramatically increase an organization’s ability to identify, assess, respond and recover from crisis events. An increasing number of clients have leveraged the company’s ability to develop, refine and test emergency evacuation plans as a component of the overall crisis management planning process. |
