Helping Organizations Operate Confidently Across the Globe.

Operating across international borders creates security challenges that can vary significantly by country, region and operating environment.

Political instability, crime, terrorism, transportation concerns, medical capabilities, local laws, cultural differences, insider threats and emergency evacuation considerations can all affect an organization's personnel and operations.

SkyBridge Security Risk provides international security risk consulting and assessments to help companies and organizations understand these challenges before sending personnel overseas, entering new markets, establishing international operations or operating in higher-risk environments.

International Security & Country Risk Assessments

Every country and operating environment presents different security, political and operational challenges. SkyBridge conducts international and country risk assessments to help organizations understand the threats and conditions that may affect their personnel, facilities, travel and operations.

Assessments are tailored to the organization's circumstances, destination and mission and may evaluate:

• Security and crime risks
• Political instability and civil unrest
• Terrorism and regional threats
• Office and facility security
• Residential security
• Transportation security
• Medical services and emergency medical capabilities
• Country entry requirements
• Local legal considerations
• Insider threats
• Emergency response planning
• Evacuation planning
• Employee travel security
• Communications and crisis procedures
• Operational security considerations

The goal is to give decision-makers and employees a realistic understanding of the environment in which they will be operating and practical recommendations for managing identified risks.

Boots-on-the-Ground International Experience

Effective international security consulting requires more than reviewing reports about another country. Understanding how security conditions affect personnel and operations requires practical experience in international environments.

P. Steve Wheeler has conducted and overseen security assessments in locations around the world, including:

• Iraq
• United Arab Emirates
• Pakistan
• Algeria
• Colombia
• India
• Uganda
• Indonesia

During his career as Senior Security Director for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Steve also had responsibility for Global Security Services and International Crisis Management involving employees assigned across 18 countries.

Earlier in his career, Steve served as a U.S. Army Counterintelligence Special Agent and Special Agent in Charge in Italy, where his responsibilities included liaison with Italian intelligence and counterterrorism officials and Operational Security Evaluations of sensitive overseas military locations.

This combination of international security, counterintelligence, corporate security and crisis-management experience informs SkyBridge's practical approach to global security risk management and evaluating international risk.

International Travel Security & Employee Risk Management

Organizations sending employees overseas need to understand the security, health, transportation and operational risks their personnel may encounter.

SkyBridge helps organizations evaluate destinations before employees travel and develop appropriate international travel security recommendations covering transportation, lodging, communications, medical care, local security conditions and emergency procedures.

Effective travel risk management can support an organization's duty of care while helping employees understand local conditions, reduce unnecessary exposure to risk and prepare for potential emergencies.

This support can be particularly valuable for:

• Corporate executives
• Employees assigned overseas
• Project teams
• Government and defense contractors
• Organizations entering new international markets
• Companies with remote international operations
• Employees traveling to elevated-risk locations

International Crisis Management & Evacuation Planning

Organizations operating internationally should have practical plans for responding when local conditions deteriorate or normal operations are disrupted.

Political unrest, natural disasters, terrorism, military conflict, medical emergencies and other unexpected events can quickly affect personnel, transportation, communications and business operations.

SkyBridge helps organizations evaluate evacuation considerations and develop practical international crisis management, crisis response and evacuation strategies before an emergency occurs. Planning can address potential evacuation routes, communications, decision-making responsibilities, local resources and other considerations specific to the country and operating environment.

Regional & Global Security Support

SkyBridge provides international security consulting and risk assessment support for organizations with personnel, facilities, projects and operations across major global regions, including:

• The Middle East
• Europe
• Africa
• Asia-Pacific
• Latin America

Each region presents different political, cultural, security and operational challenges. Assessments and recommendations are tailored to the specific country, location, organization and mission rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach to international security.

Make Informed Decisions Before Operating Overseas

International risk cannot always be eliminated, but it can be identified, better understood and more effectively managed.

Whether your organization is entering a new country, sending employees overseas, assessing a higher-risk destination or reviewing existing international operations, SkyBridge Security Risk provides the international experience and practical insight needed to support more informed security decisions.

Contact SkyBridge Security Risk at +1 (817)-437-6134 or via our online form to discuss your international security risk consulting, travel security, country risk assessment or crisis-management requirements.