An Interview with Juan Muñoz: Analysing the risk environment for Spanish companies

The following interview was published in the September 2018 edition of the AIG Spain Newsletter. Since 2011, NYA has been retained by AIG to respond on a number of special risk and crisis management policies. The combined crisis management model a… Continue reading An Interview with Juan Muñoz: Analysing the risk environment for Spanish companies

Virtual Kidnap: An evolving crime with cases on the rise

PDF DOWNLOAD ‘Virtual kidnap’ is a crime that has developed and changed over the past five years and is prevalent particularly in Mexico but also throughout Latin America and isolated incidents have been reported in the USA. Our Response ex… Continue reading Virtual Kidnap: An evolving crime with cases on the rise

US National Cyber Security Awareness Month: Prepare for threats and mitigate exposure

CYBER SECURITY SPENDING ON THE RISE National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) has been observed each October in the US since 2004. With the support of the Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance, the campaign aims… Continue reading US National Cyber Security Awareness Month: Prepare for threats and mitigate exposure

British Airways data breach shows why every company needs a Cyber Incident Response and Crisis Communication Plan

Written by Kathrin Wartmann British Airways announce breach On 6 September the British Airways (BA) official company Twitter account published a tweet stating: “We are investigating the theft of customer data from our website and our mobile app, … Continue reading British Airways data breach shows why every company needs a Cyber Incident Response and Crisis Communication Plan

Tripoli clashes signal an uncertain future for Libya

Written by Georgina Turner CLASHES HIGHLIGHT FRAGILITY OF LIBYA’S RELATIVELY STABLE IMAGE On 4 September, an UN-brokered ceasefire brought seven days of inter-militia fighting in Tripoli to an end. However, the clashes have exposed the fragi… Continue reading Tripoli clashes signal an uncertain future for Libya

Bab-El-Mandeb: Threat of attack remains despite Saudi Arabia resuming oil shipments

HOUTHI REBELS PLAY IMPORTANT ROLE IN RESOLUTION OF CONFLICT Saudi Arabia resumed oil shipments through the Bab-el-Mandeb strait on 4 August after a temporary suspension following alleged attacks on two Saudi Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCC). The attack… Continue reading Bab-El-Mandeb: Threat of attack remains despite Saudi Arabia resuming oil shipments

Southern Philippines: Regular kidnappings in 2018 show kidnap for ransom remains a serious concern

PDF Download Militant groups retain capability and intent to target nationals On 28 June 2018 a kidnap for ransom group based in Zamboanga, southern Philippines, kidnapped six persons and demanded a ransom sum of PHP400,000 (USD7,500) for their release… Continue reading Southern Philippines: Regular kidnappings in 2018 show kidnap for ransom remains a serious concern

TRAVEL WARNINGS FOR NIGER HIGHLIGHT ENDURING KIDNAP THREAT TO FOREIGN NATIONALS

Governments issue security alerts to Westerners in Niger PDF Download On 22 June the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAIT) issued a security alert indicating that terrorist groups are planning attacks against for… Continue reading TRAVEL WARNINGS FOR NIGER HIGHLIGHT ENDURING KIDNAP THREAT TO FOREIGN NATIONALS