Security, Intelligence & Investigations

IAS

Who we are
IaS has create a team from British ex-Special Air Service (SAS), MI5 operations and other intelligence officers to assist governments, law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and the private sector in combating the increasing threat of criminal and terrorist groups. The consultants have proven backgrounds in specialist military organizations, law enforcement, intelligence and government agencies. Our expertise in the areas of corporate security, counter-terrorism, kidnapping, specialized training, close protection, sabotage prevention and natural resource operations is unparalleled in the industry. Knowledgeable and discreet, our consultants work together as a team to offer the quality of service necessary to meet our client’s needs.

The team of experienced security and intelligence consultants has in-depth knowledge of intelligence and counter-intelligence. The team has 30 years of average experience operating in multiple jurisdictions with a wide range of clients. Our team can help protect organisations' executives, staff, assets and intellectual property.

We specialise in Threat Risk Vulnerability Assessments.

Locations
IaS has established a team who has supplied security support to business operations in such diverse areas as Northern Ireland, UK, Republic of Ireland, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Yemen, Kuwait, Afghanistan, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Sierra Leone, Algeria, Ivory Coast, Sudan, The Republic of the Congo, DRC, Angola, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Thailand, Philippines, Greece, Europe, Russia, China, U.S. and Canada.

What we do

Executive and Board-level Reviews
Benchmarking Security
Threat - Risk - Vulnerability Assessments
Threat Risk Monitoring
Infrastructure Security Assessments
Security Plans & Manuals
Security Training
Contingency Planning

Corporate Intelligence & Investigations
Dispute Litigation Support
Employee & Vendor Verification
Conflicts of Interest Investigations
Crisis Intervention Services
Emergency Communication Planning, Management & Oversight
Country Risk Analysis
Social Media Monitoring & Analysis

A Threat Vulnerability Risk Assessment is a key step in reducing a client's overall risk profile. We look past the obvious and 'think like a criminal and terrorist' to provide effective solutions to security & intelligence weaknesses. More than just providing an 'illusion of security' we develop policies, procedures and controls to reduce a client's total risk exposure and legal liability.

"In this age of political extremism, anti-corporate fanaticism and terrorism - domestic and international - it is a wise executive who takes the initiative to prevent incidents as opposed to trying to react to them."
Partner

Experience

. Banks - RBC, CIBC
. Airports
. Software manufacturers - Microsoft
. Law firms
. Pharmaceutical companies
. Scotland Yard UK
. Small to Fortune 500 corporations

"Foreign intelligence efforts are not directed solely at military targets. Stolen technology can provide an unfair advantage to your competitors. Preventive controls mitigate the risk of stolen or inadvertent leaks of key information."
Partner

Range of Services

IaS advises and performs TRAs, Forensic Investigations, Internal Fraud Assessments, Penetration testing and Corporate Intelligence.

TRA & Investigations

Threat Risk Assessment & Monitoring
IaS performs TRAs to protect and monitor an organisation's people, technology, physical assets and intellectual capital. We use a systematic approach to ensure all key risks, threats and hazards are assessed. IaS provides clients with the latest global intelligence tailored to the specific industry and environment an organisation operates in. Our experience covers, North America, Europe and Africa.

Fraud

Fraud Risk Assessments
The Board of directors and executive management are responsible for the oversight of fraud risks and for the controls framework to deter, prevent, detect, and investigate fraud.

IaS assists organizations prepare a control framework along with supporting policies and procedures. We also execute fraud investigations.

Employment & Vendor Verification

The most important decision a business can make is to choose the right employees and vendors. A rogue or incompetent employee can destroy a business. We can provide more information on new employees, potential business associates and opposing litigants.

We help with financial background checks, public record searches, media searches, reputation analysis, background, interviewing and statement taking and serious employee misconduct

Corporate Espionage, Surveillance

Corporate espionage is a major concern. Imagine your competitor obtaining your pricing for the key bid. Companies can face enormous lawsuits if customer data is hacked. Criminal forces could be bugging your board rooms, executive suites and communication systems when sensitive information is being discussed. This can have devastating consequences for a business.

Our services include surveillance, counter surveillance, searches, sweeps using state-of-the art solutions.

Counterfeit Products, Trademarks

The circulation of counterfeit products through illegal channels is valued at $700 billion internationally. In Canada, the sale of counterfeit products is about $25 billion a year.

We can help your business and protect your brand from the serious economic losses arising from counterfeit products. We have the expertise and experience to help in the following areas:

. Identifying the counterfeit supply chain
. Tracking online sources
. Identifying suspected retailers
. Obtaining evidence on the participants
. Conducting surveillance
. Liaising with the authorities

Forensic Technology

IaS advises organizations' on effectively managing data and information. We can help identify and recover files that have been compromised and collate and analyze terabytes of data.

We provide best practices on Electronically Stored Information (ESI) to confirm compliance with regulatory requirements.

IaS applies the latest methodologies and state-of the-art investigative computer and database tools.

Along with our privacy team, we monitor compliance with applicable data privacy laws and regulations.

Dispute & Litigation Support

We help organizations solve litigation and dispute challenges including
Risk assessment and damages exposure: We assist with identifying and assessing the strengths and weaknesses of damage positions and settlement offers.
Financial analyses: We help perform market and competitive analyses, cost determinations, lost-profit analyses, economic studies and industry reviews to help our clients develop justifiable damages claims.
Arbitration: We’re experienced in assisting clients and their counsel with damages relating to commercial disputes and arbitrations.
Buy-sell disputes: We analyze financial records, research complex accounting questions, and interpret contractual modifications of generally accepted accounting principles.
Malpractice claims: We perform research and analysis, and evaluate the merit of claims.

Be Safe

IaS provides first-class expertise and support during investigations. Our investigative services team have professional consulting experience and are led by qualified research investigators experienced in law enforcement.