Projects

Aug 2024

Hong Kong crisis simulation exercises

  Hong Kong

We designed and delivered a group level crisis simulation exercise in Hong Kong for the Incident Management Team of a major insurance company. The exercise was focused on the opening hours of a major escalating between China and Taiwan, focusing on a diverse range of regional impacts.

The exercise surfaced significant learnings in relation to team process and coordination that the company will be able apply to future training and exercises.

Jul 2024

Seoul crisis simulation exercises

  Seoul

We designed and delivered a crisis simulation exercise in Seoul for country team of a French multinational luxury goods corporation. The exercise was focused on the opening hours of a major escalation between the US and North Korea. The scenario reinforced how difficult it is to make a definitive assessment of the situation, and how challenging it can be to make decisions in a period of relative confusion. Interactions were delivered in a mix of Korean and English.

The exercise highlighted the value of the Crisis Response Team and provided the opportunity for all team members to learn more about their role and how they can work together more effectively during a crisis.

May 2024

Marrakech crisis simulation exercises

  Morocco

We designed and delivered a crisis simulation exercise in Marrakech for the security team of a French multinational food-products corporation. The exercise was focused on the potential for unrest relating to the South African general elections. The format involved two different teams being exercised simultaneously, with interactions in a mix of French and English. The debriefing session after the exercise provided a great opportunity to reflect on the challenges inherent in such situations, and to reinforce the key learnings from the exercise.

Feb 2024

Nepal contingency planning project

  Nepal

We spent a week in Kathmandu conducting comprehensive contingency planning for a global technology company. In addition to preparing contingency response options, we met with security vendors, evaluated transportation options, visited hospitals, and assessed the security and resilience of several hotels.

It’s been a while since we were last in Nepal. Our last project was supporting clients in Kathmandu immediately after the earthquake in 2015. Before that, some of our team members supported clients during the State of Emergency in 2005.

Jan 2024

Jakarta crisis simulation exercises

  Indonesia

We designed and delivered a complex crisis simulation exercise in Jakarta for members of the Asia Crisis and Security Group (ACSG). The exercise focused on the potential for incidents and unrest relating to the Indonesian General Elections. The format of the exercise was unique, in that we exercised six different teams simultaneously.

Dec 2023

Hong Kong crisis simulation exercises

  Hong Kong

We designed and delivered two crisis simulation exercises in Hong Kong for a prominent Hong Kong organisation. We conducted two exercises with two different scenarios, carefully tailored to the organisation’s operations and structure. One exercise was for primary team members, the other for backup team members. The exercises were delivered in Cantonese and English.

Nov 2023

Phnom Penh contingency planning project

  Cambodia

We spent a week in Phnom Penh conducting comprehensive contingency planning on behalf of a global technology company, preparing contingency options for their travellers in Phnom Penh.

This project wasn’t in response to any emerging risks. It was just sound planning as part of the client’s duty of care commitment to their employees.

Mar 2023

Taiwan contingency planning project

  Taiwan

We spent 10 days on the ground in Taiwan surveying key routes and developing contingency plans. As part of this project, we conducted detailed route surveys of the cross-island routes. We also drove the full length of the east coast along both coastal and inland roads.

We captured images and 360 degree video along the routes, providing an invaluable resource for planning.

The results of our surveys have been incorporated into the Taiwan Contingency Planning Workspace.

Nov 2022

Busan contingency planning project

  South Korea

Immediately after North Korea fired a missile over the Northern Limit Line, we deployed to Busan in South Korea to support a client. We guided the client’s response to the incident, and prepared contingency plans in case the situation continued to escalate.

May 2022

Central Kalimantan field orientation project

  Indonesia

We provided safety and security support to an international team travelling in Central Kalimantan. We developed comprehensive plans in advance of the trip, including planning transport, accommodation, communications and medical support. We deployed ahead of the team, conducting a final review of preparations. Once on the ground, we accompanied the team during long drives and boat trips into remote jungle areas. With our long-term experience in Indonesia, we also helped the team to make sense of what they were seeing on the ground.

Apr 2022

Information security field guide for travellers

  Asia region

We designed a interactive field guide for an International NGO to enable their employees to protect their information and digital devices while travelling.

Aug 2021

Embassy security review

  Singapore

We assessed the physical security of a diplomatic facility, and provided practical and cost-effective advice to improve security.

Mar 2021

Information security training for travellers

  Asia Region

We designed an online workshop for an International NGO, delivering the workshop to their teams across the Asia Pacific region. The workshop focused on assuring information security in complex threat environments.

Feb 2020

Crisis management support in Seoul

  South Korea

We deployed to Seoul at in late February, just as the COVID-19 epidemic in the virus was peaking in Daegu. We spent six weeks on the ground, supporting an organisation to develop preparedness and mitigation frameworks, draft key policies, and refine their crisis communication efforts.

Dec 2019

Security design project in Colombo

  Sri Lanka

We worked with a prominant Sri Lankan company to review the security design of one of the most ambitious mixed-use developments in Sri Lanka. We assisted our client to align physical security measures with risk, establish standards and identify opportunities to reduce cost.

Nov 2019

Intelligence operations workshop in Cambodia

  Cambodia

We provided customised workshop for an International NGO in Siem Reap. The objective of the workshop was to build the level of awareness of the risks posed by intelligence operations. This workshop was designed to enable their team members to operate safely and effectively in complex international environments where there is a threat from hostile intelligence services.

Nov 2019

Crisis simulation exercises in Hong Kong

  Hong Kong

We designed and delivered a crisis simulation exercise and a series of tailored experiential learning sessions for one of Hong Kong’s most well-known organisations. We did this during a period of rapidly escalating civil unrest, making the exercises highly relevant.

Oct 2019

Hotel security assessments

  Pakistan

Working with a consortium of clients, we conducted security and safety assessments of hotels in Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore. This project is part of our Project SAFE HAVEN initiative.

Sep 2019

Regional crisis management planning

  Asia Region

We assisted a major Japanese corporation to redesign their crisis management plans for the Asia region. We delivered a comprehensive set of documents that can be effectively used during a crisis.

Jul 2019

Commercial office building security assessments

  Indonesia

We reviewed the physical security of one of the most prominent commercial buildings in Jakarta, guiding the client on practical and cost effective measures to mitigate the risk from terrorism.

Jul 2019

Client risk assessment in Colombo

  Sri Lanka

In the weeks after the Easter Day terrorist attacks in Colombo, we reviewed the risk related to a client’s operations in Colombo and guided them on their plans to re-establish operations in the country.

Jun 2019

Hotel security assessments

  Bangladesh

Working with a consortium of clients, we conducted security and safety assessments of 11 hotel properties in Dhaka. This project is part of our Project SAFE HAVEN initiative.

Apr 2019

Crisis response to terrorist attack

  Sri Lanka

We flew into Colombo immediately after the Easter Day terrorist attacks to assess the situation and provide situation updates to clients seeking to maintain continuity. We assessed the security of hotels and helped guide clients regarding stay/go decisions.