The Threat
Companies face increasing levels of threat from terrorism, espionage, crime, single issues pressure groups and improper or corrupt behavior by staff. If not dealt with these threats pose a number of risks including regulatory, legal, financial and reputational.
The single greatest asset held by most companies is their information. Its protection is key to the success of any business, particularly in highly competitive markets where new designs, technological advance and intellectual property have significant commercial value. Many organisations are now taking proactive action to protect their information and so deter terrorists, criminals and others before damage can be done.
Information is also key to the success of terrorists, criminals and others who need to obtain sufficient information on their targets if they are to achieve their aims. The threat from those wishing to steal information is real - there are many recent examples of this in the UK and elsewhere.
Much can be done to detect criminal, terrorist or others' attempts to gain information about you or to steal your proprietary information in preparation for more serious attacks.
In most cases there are tell tale signs, which, if dealt with immediately can prevent the loss of information and reduce the subsequent risk of action against you. In general terms this means deploying an appropriate method of surveillance to look for indications that something is wrong.
We can assist you with the more "esoteric" methods of approach. |