When your company conducts business overseas you are prepared for language barriers, exotic customs and diverse negotiating styles. What you cannot predict, however, is political upheaval and the increased danger of abduction and extortion. Kidnap for ransom is a real threat in many parts of the world, and global corporations have a duty of care to their local, traveling and expatriate staff.
An organization dealing with an incident faces potential losses from ransom payments, business interruption, litigation, adverse publicity and long-term damage to reputation. Protecting your organizations and your people conducting business globally is therefore more critical than ever.
