July 7, 20 years later: The 2005 London bombings and lessons in retrospect
Twenty years ago, a series of explosions rattled London, England, generating widespread panic throughout the city. Four Islamist extremists detonated bombs on three London Underground trains and a double-decker bus,…
Read MoreMultilingualism – a Vital Advantage in Global Security
“Knowledge of languages is the doorway to wisdom.” -Roger Bacon A recent survey of Chameleon staff revealed that 65% speak at least one language other than English, with some fluent…
Read MoreWhen We Can’t See the Threat: Understanding the New Face of School Violence
by Peter Crabbe, Director of School Operations for Chameleon Associates The quiet hum of a school hallway has always been punctuated by the energy of youth: lockers slamming shut, whispered…
Read MoreTangled Webs: Knitting for espionage During Times of Conflict
When people think about espionage, the James Bond archetype usually comes to mind – mysterious aliases, cool cars, cold indifference, and nifty gadgets. What they don’t think about are the…
Read MoreNew Surveillance Tech Gives Security Pros a 360-Degree View of the Threat
As threats to physical security become more complex, staying ahead of them requires cutting-edge technologies that offer greater situational awareness. One technology seeking to outpace the adversary is the 360-degree…
Read MoreChameleon holds School Security Summit in Los Angeles
Last month, Chameleon Associates hosted a School Security Summit in Los Angeles, bringing together educators, administrators, and security professionals to address the pressing challenges facing school safety. The Summit covered…
Read MoreThis insider threat problem has the US Government in a chokehold
There’s no greater risk to organizational security than that of an insider threat. Those with direct access to sensitive information can bring about irreparable damage to the companies and agencies…
Read MoreRed teaming and its real-world value to your organization
There is only one way to know that your security system is working – Red team testing. Our clients may at times find the results of a red team painful to…
Read MoreBrian Thompson: When Executive Protection Planning Goes Wrong
Brian Thompson’s shocking murder this week on the streets of New York pulled the curtain back on a hot button issue in U.S. society while also raising questions about executive…
Read MoreSecuring spaces in modern times
Last week, headlines spun a concerning narrative about a foiled terrorist plot, one that ultimately drove pop culture icon Taylor Swift to cancel her shows in Vienna. Fans of the…
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