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#CzechRepublic 🇨🇿: police officers in Prague placed on terror alert since Saturday night due to terror threats against infrastructure. Czech police have detained a man suspected of a serious crime in connection with a terrorism threat. Preventive security measures were implemented late Saturday night in public spaces, shopping centers, and transportation hubs across Prague due to the potential risk of a terrorist act. More information will be provided following a meeting of the National Security Council on Monday. https://lnkd.in/dunC4uqr Police statement: https://lnkd.in/diaZjJtX 🚨Travel and work abroad are associated with security risks that can come from many different sources and their impact on people and business can be devastating. Septu Group is a specialist security, risk management and crisis response company that supports the evolving security needs of individuals and businesses around the world. 𝐓𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐭: ➡️ [email protected] #securityawareness #travelawareness #riskmanagement #securitymanagement #crisismanagement #travelsafety #dutyofcare #travelriskmanagement #travelrisk #riskassessment #crisisresponse #corporatesecurity #threatmanagement #septugroup #internationaltravel #geopoliticalrisk #extremism #radicalization #counterterrorism #intelligence

In a world where the threat of U.S. nationals being taken hostage by terrorist groups or wrongfully detained by state actors persists, having a reliable safety net is essential. The recent Worldwide Hostage and Detention Threats 2024 Report highlights how adversarial states are increasingly using wrongful detention as leverage against the U.S., while foreign terrorist groups remain committed to taking Western nationals hostage, particularly in high-risk areas. Motivations include securing policy concessions, negotiating the release of their citizens held in U.S. detention, and the expectation of ransom payments from Western countries willing to pay for their citizens’ return. FocusPoint International's CAP Tripside Assistance and Overwatch x Rescue provide robust coverage to protect you from these growing risks, ensuring you have the support you need when it matters most. #TravelSafely #TravelAssistance #GlobalTraveler #CrisisResponse #EmergencyAssistance #MedicalEvacuation #PeaceOfMind

In a world where the threat of U.S. nationals being taken hostage by terrorist groups or wrongfully detained by state actors persists, having a reliable safety net is essential. The recent Worldwide Hostage and Detention Threats 2024 Report highlights how adversarial states are increasingly using wrongful detention as leverage against the U.S., while foreign terrorist groups remain committed to taking Western nationals hostage, particularly in high-risk areas. Motivations include securing policy concessions, negotiating the release of their citizens held in U.S. detention, and the expectation of ransom payments from Western countries willing to pay for their citizens’ return. FocusPoint International's CAP Tripside Assistance and Overwatch x Rescue provide robust coverage to protect you from these growing risks, ensuring you have the support you need when it matters most. #TravelSafely #TravelAssistance #GlobalTraveler #CrisisResponse #EmergencyAssistance #MedicalEvacuation #PeaceOfMind

I am deeply saddened about the recent terrorist attack in Reasi that killed ten pilgrims. Such cruel acts of terrorism show the dangers we still face. Terrorism is a constant threat in the region, and its effects are widespread and far-reaching. That’s because terrorism not only takes lives but also scares away tourists. Tourism is crucial for local people’s income in places like Jammu & Kashmir. If tourists stop coming, it hurts local businesses and families who depend on it. These inhuman acts must stop. My thoughts are with the victims and their families. #reasiattack #terrorism #jammukashmir #tourism #economy

In a world where the threat of U.S. nationals being taken hostage by terrorist groups or wrongfully detained by state actors persists, having a reliable safety net is essential. The recent Worldwide Hostage and Detention Threats 2024 Report highlights how adversarial states are increasingly using wrongful detention as leverage against the U.S., while foreign terrorist groups remain committed to taking Western nationals hostage, particularly in high-risk areas. Motivations include securing policy concessions, negotiating the release of their citizens held in U.S. detention, and the expectation of ransom payments from Western countries willing to pay for their citizens’ return. FocusPoint International's CAP Tripside Assistance and Overwatch x Rescue provide robust coverage to protect you from these growing risks, ensuring you have the support you need when it matters most. #TravelSafely #TravelAssistance #GlobalTraveler #CrisisResponse #EmergencyAssistance #MedicalEvacuation #PeaceOfMind

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill got a mention in today's King's Speech, confirming: 💡 The intention behind the Bill is for certain premises and events to take steps to mitigate the impact of a terrorist attack and reduce harm in the event of a terrorist attack occurring, rather than imposing a duty to prevent terror attacks from occurring altogether. 📋 Measures for smaller premises in the “standard tier” will be focused on simple, low-cost activities surrounding policies and procedures. 👀 Those responsible for larger "enhanced tier" premises and certain public events will be subject to additional duties. ⁉ There is still plenty of detail to be finalised, including the precise duties to be imposed by the Bill; what measures will be expected of those in the standard tier and enhanced tier; and whether the criteria used to define "standard tier" premises might change following a government consultation earlier this year. Read our full commentary here: https://lnkd.in/eT4_PByH

New Insights: State-Sponsored Terrorism in Europe 🇸🇪 🇪🇺 🇮🇱 Discover how Israel's Mossad is uncovering connections between organized crime and state-sponsored terrorism in Europe. 🔥 Learn more about Sweden's largest organized crime group and its ties to terror threats. Read the full analysis: https://lnkd.in/eSmv4xsp #Terrorism #OrganizedCrime #Mossad #Europe #Security #Intelligence

Last week I was invited to speak on an Emerging Risks panel at the International Forum for Terrorism Risk (Re)Insurance Pools (IFTRIP) conference in Washington D.C. The focus of the discussion was on the potential for Artificial Intelligence to both enhance malicious risks and strengthen law enforcement. But we also touched on 'Gray Zone' risks; that spectrum of adversary groups that might be characterised as: State (Civil Servants / Military) <-> State Directed (Subcontracted criminals) <-> State Sponsored (Direct affiliated Non-state actors) <-> State Acquiescence (Non-affiliated actors). State Gray Zone attacks in the UK could include the 2018 Skripal assassination attempt: Implausible deniability. But these subcontracted plots could start to push on how the insurance sector employs definitions, particularly standard business property cover. #maliciousrisks #insurance #businessinsurance https://lnkd.in/ePtytmT7

I posted this three days ago (28 April) in regard to physical threats. Today, the US, Canada and UK governments warned against cyber threats to critical infrastructure from state-aligned groups. The potential for 'unattributable' action through cyber means is likely to be greater that that of physical means I highlighted. How are cyber policy carriers going to react and manage potential claims? #cybersecurity #cyberinsurance #malicousrisks NCSC and international partners have issued a warning today about the continuing threat from Russia state-aligned actors targeting critical infrastructure. https://lnkd.in/dxUkMdRR

#Sweden 🇸🇪: Swedish #police and #intelligence agency (SAPO) in a joint operation on Thursday apprehended four people connected to organised crime and terrorist group #IslamicState on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack. https://lnkd.in/djsMqBGQ 🚨Travel and work abroad are associated with security risks that can come from many different sources and their impact on people and business can be devastating. Septu Group is a specialist security, risk management and crisis response company that supports the evolving security needs of individuals and businesses around the world. 𝐓𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐭: ➡️ [email protected] #securityawareness #travelawareness #riskmanagement #securitymanagement #crisismanagement #travelsafety #geopoliticalrisk #dutyofcare #terrorism #counterterrorism #intelligence #travelriskmanagement #travelrisk #riskassessment #crisisresponse #corporatesecurity #threatmanagement #septugroup #internationaltravel