A volatile operating environment nearly closed a vital mining operation for a Crisis24 client. The mine, which employs nearly 1,000 people and provides significant revenue to the organization, was put at risk when the community’s safety and security were threatened. The increased hostility led to violence against employees and a complete shutdown of operations. Leaders of the large mining company knew it was time to seek assistance.
Crisis24 Security and Crisis Response Consulting Steps In
Crisis24 conducted a comprehensive risk assessment that advised on all security aspects of the mine, including traditional security threats and community-level analysis. Due to the complex nature of the operating environment, additional evaluation included community and social risk assessments, executive protection audits, technical security reviews, and infrastructure risk assessments. With the risk assessment results in hand, the company realized it lacked the in-house proficiency to execute the risk treatment plan and needed a trusted advisor to help steer its program. Crisis24 delivered an embedded security consultant who oversaw the risk treatment plan implementation, supported the security department's restructuring, and recruited 15 new security positions. Upon successful selection of suitable candidates, Crisis24 provided comprehensive due diligence services on each, ensuring the exposure to corruption during recruitment was minimized.
Crisis24’s due diligence investigations included verification of employment history, academic qualifications, professional licenses, company records, professional references, and criminal records. The team also reviewed deep and dark-web activity and examined civil litigation cases, bankruptcy instances, global sanctions, and international watchlists. Personnel audits and background checks were completed using a combination of OSINT and SOCMINT methodologies.
Once the appropriate security parameters were implemented and staff were properly vetted, the mine was able to successfully return to full operations. Discover how Crisis24’s security consulting services help leading companies worldwide achieve the safe environment and business continuity needed.
