Executive's Guide to Personal Security

"David Katz and Ilan Caspi provide the reader with extremely critical and practical advice on how to increase personal safety and security. They recognize that government can't do it all and that the private sector and ordinary individuals must play a vital role in ensuring our collective well-being."
--Jeff Schlanger, Chief Operating Officer—Security Services Group, Kroll Inc.

"The security needs of the corporate world have changed dramatically since 9/11. In addition to the traditional concerns of pilferage and stolen property, there are new problems to face. The Executive's Guide to Personal Security provides the necessary information to help solve those problems and covers all aspects of personal and corporate security including situational awareness, hotel and room selection, countersurveillance, physical and technical security systems, emergency planning, risk and crisis management, terrorism, and local criminal hazards, to name but a few. Whether you are a business traveler wishing to enhance your level of personal security while abroad or a corporate manager tasked with developing strategies to combat the risk of attack, this book is an invaluable tool."
--Paul Lunt, Vice President, Asset Protection and Risk Management, Foot Locker Inc.

"Katz and Caspi's writing is a must-read for every domestic and international business executive and corporate security department head; recent national security issues have filtered down to the corporate level. This book sets down the parameters of what Corporate America must do in the new world order."
--Arman H. Yurt, Private Security Consultant, former Interpol officer and Principal of Global Protection Services of New York

Some of the information was too detailed. As a business traveler I didn't need to know that much about counter-surveillance and body armor. Interesting though not helpful to me personally.

Overall a good source.


Helpful Information   February 25, 2004
 1 out of 2 found this review helpful

I am buying several more copies for my staff. I found this information to be enormously useful. In particular, the information on overseas planning for medical emergencies was great. Also, the suggestion that we check in with the local embassy upon arrival overseas was something I had never done before. The embassy staff was great and not only gave us some valuable information but also gave us additional advice on places to stay and visit ect.

Some of the information was unecessary. I am a corporate traveler and really only needed to know the basics. Some of the book is a bit too detailed, especially the parts on counter-surveillance and body armor. Overall, very helpful and already made a difference.


Are You Prepared???   September 5, 2003
 3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Originally, I bought this book with my business in mind. I felt that we really needed to keep abreast of the latest techniques in security. Living in a nice, quiet community, I didn't have too much concern about my personal security. Boy, did this book open my eyes! I highly recommend this book for everyone---particularly businesses of all sizes. At home or abroad, especially in this day and age, we need to be alert. You will be as surprised as I was to discover all the risks that are out there to your company, yourself and your family. The authors have thought of everything; certainly things that the average person would surely overlook. Don't get caught off guard. Arm yourself with the latest ideas in security and anti-terrorism. Buy this book! You won't be sorry.