The author of this book is an expert in dealing with threats to business personnel from random street crime to global jihad. In this book, he explores the risk to corporations from al Qaeda and its affiliates suggesting practical measures to counter such threats. On the subjects of kidnapping and extortion, he suggests strategies for prevention and response. Several cases are discussed in detail. Bodyguards and armoured vehicles also come under scrutiny as well as the problem of residential security.
Mike Ackerman (Miami, FL) has been the CEO of The Ackerman Group LLC for over thirty years. His company provides services to sixty-five of America's top one hundred multinational corporations, along with numerous European and Japanese corporations. His former positions include operations officer for the Central Intelligence Agency and security officer for the US Air Force Strategic Air Command. He frequently comments on terrorism-related developments on Fox News and has also appeared on NBC News, ABC News, The Larry King Show, Crossfire, The Today Show, and other programs.
"Ultimately, however, Ackerman is both sobering and convincing because he thinks operating in the current global environment is completely doable. His great strength is that he can speak from a position of authority, being that rare creature who has found success both as an intelligence agent and as the operator of an enduring business. He has written a guide for corporate security directors and for those workers who spend a considerable amount of time globetrotting, especially in Muslim countries. Entrepreneurs and executives managing global operations might also benefit from a book that points to corporations thinking about terrorism and security issues in a strategic manner and not just as an afterthought." -- Nathan Vardi, www.forbes.com, 24th September 2008. "...a fascinating read. The data on corporations being targeted by extremists and criminals was scary, the anecdotes fascinating (and scary), and the ideas provocative." --blog post by UCLA Law Professor Stephen Bainbridge at Business Associations Blog "Running a corporation is a difficult occupation under the best of circumstances, but the stress goes up in an age of terrorism, as well as a variety of crimes that can include kidnapping and extortion. Counterterrorism Strategies for Corporations...provides a comprehensive overview of the risks, direct and indirect, to multinational corporations...surely valuable reading for those overseeing companies that operate in different nations." --Bookviews.com, November 2008
