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Founded in 1979, Interfor, Inc.is an international investigationsfirm offering comprehensiveforeign and domestic intelligenceservices to the legal, corporateand financial communities.Interfor is staffed by highly skilledinvestigators, fraud examiners andresearchers, many of whom havebeen associated with government,defense and intelligence agencies.Interfor's services encompass corporate due diligence, litigationsupport, asset search and recovery,white-collar corporate fraud investigations, physical securityvulnerability assessments and riskconsulting. Interfor is fully licensedand operates in the United States,Europe, the Middle East, theAmericas, Africa and Asia.
P R I VATE PROTECTION PLAN
Personal Security for High-Profile and High-Wealth Individuals
1. When hiring someone to work in your home it is of utmost importance that youdo a thorough background check on them. Simply interviewing and asking for references is not enough for someone who will have daily access to your home andyour family. A check of criminal and civil court records should be done for everywhere the person has ever lived, worked or owned property. It is also importantto interview associates, former co-workers or employers of the person you areconsidering hiring who were not selected as references.
2. Many people today conduct business and personal financial transactions from awide variety of locations and an ever expanding array of electronic devices. In thepast, IT security was a concern primarily at the office. Now that zone of protectionneeds to include home computers, laptops, mobile phones and PDA’s. Millions ofdollars have been lost because of confidential business and personal informationstolen from unsecured electronic and computer devices.
3. Waste disposal is also a big IT security and identity theft issue. Hard drives areoften not properly wiped and financial and personal documents are not shreddedbefore being thrown out. Un-wiped hard drives and sensitive financial and personaldocuments can provide a wealth of information about you, your personal financesor your businesses.
4. High-wealth individuals, especially those with a public profile, often find thatthey have more complex physical security issues than the average person. It is impor-tant though, that you have a fully integrated, easy-to-use security plan that actuallyworks for your household. While there are many security options available, everyhousehold is unique and it is important that you have a system that is tailored toyour needs. The most expensive security systems in the world are useless if they aretoo complicated for everyone in your household to utilize.
5. Create an emergency plan for your family. A list of emergency phone numbersincluding family, doctors, police, poison control centers and neighbors should be keptin an easily accessible place in your home, such as the front of a refrigerator or a bul-letin board and on a card in your wallet. Children should memorize basic emergencynumbers, your cell phone and office numbers and the phone number of a familymember or friend outside the home who has been designated as an emergency contact. A rally point should be selected outside of your home where everyone shouldgather in case of a fire or emergency. If you have children, you should select a personwho could pick your children up from school in case a medical emergency or disasterprevents you from doing so. The school should be given this person’s name and photoso that the school will be pre-authorized to release your child to this person.
6. For people who travel frequently, being financially successful or having a publicprofile puts them at higher risks for robbery and kidnapping. The most importantthing to remember when traveling is to plan ahead. Research secure hotels. Aim for a hotel on a well-trafficked street with neighborhood restaurants and late-nightstores. Business districts can often be deserted at night. European chain hotels arepreferred as they will have higher security and hygiene standards and may notattract terrorists or criminals who target Americans and American businesses. Usecar services instead of using taxis. Dress conservatively, but casually and do not wearexpensive jewelry or watches. And make sure that someone at home has your fullitinerary, contact information and copies of your passport and visas.
7. Create digital copies of all of your important documents, such as: wills, financialrecords, insurance policies, passports and deeds. Store the copies somewhere outsideof your immediate geographic area, such as with a family member, attorney or in asafe deposit box. In an urgent situation when the original copies are not accessible or have been destroyed, it would be invaluable to have the ability to email thesedocuments to a financial institution, an insurance company or an embassy.
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These services include:
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS
Performing background investigations on an individual or company can be critical before
making a hiring or business decision. Failure to conduct adequate due diligence can leave your
family and business vulnerable to substantial losses and liabilities. The scope of a background
investigation will generally include verification of the subject's identity, civil and criminal
background checks, name screening on government terrorist and criminal lists, nationwide
bankruptcy search, property search, worldwide media review and a reputation inquiry.
Since 1979, we have performed enhanced due diligence for clients who need comprehensive
background information about new domestic staff, business relationships and prospective
partners. All inquiries and findings are strictly confidential and are pursued in compliance with
applicable law.
These investigations should be utilized for all domestic staff (nannies, maids, butlers,
drivers, cooks, gardeners, pool service personnel) and business associates
(business managers, money managers, accountants).
THE HOME AND OFFICE SECURITY ASSESSMENT
Interfor has perfected a methodology that balances real-world needs with realistic
recommendations. Through years of working with a wide range of high-wealth individuals and
b u s i n e s s e s , we have learned that technological countermeasures and systems are only as
strong as the policies, procedures and training that have been implemented to mitigate
threats. Therefore, our review evaluates and tests the human factors that most security
systems and programs are built upon. In addition, we fortify our recommendations with
scheduled post-testing and evaluations in order to ensure that our recommendations and
warnings have been successfully implemented.
We have developed an extensive system to assess, analyze, report and test areas of potential
and actual vulnerability. The primary objective of the Home and Office Physical Security
Vulnerability Assessment is to observe and analyze areas of potential and/or actual vulnerability,
to define causes, and to recommend means to reduce or eliminate exposure. We ensure that
the assessment will be catered to your individual and specific needs and allow for the most
comprehensive analysis available on the market.
The assessment includes a review of: access control systems and procedures; ingress/egress
procedures, intrusion detection systems; application of electronic control systems; physical
site analysis; control of sensitive and personal information at the premises; identification
procedures; home IT procedures; and policies and procedures for household staff.
Extortion, bribery, kidnapping, identity theft, public exposure—these are,
unfortunately, some of the by-products of fame and fortune in today’s
society. Many people believe that they live quiet, unobtrusive lives,
without ostentation or notoriety, that would not subject them to these
types of situations–but it is your very standing, occupation, associations
and lifestyle that puts you at risk.
Do not become a victim of your wealth and celebrity—our Private Protection Plan gives you and your familythe peace of mind they deserve.
In terfor has devel oped a se c u ri ty plan spe ci f i c a lly design ed for high -
profile and high - wealth indivi duals and their families. In terfor is a
wo rld leader in intell i gen ce , i nve s ti ga tions and se c u ri ty with of f i ce s
t h rou gh out the wo rl d . Our staff consists of h i gh ly skill ed inve s ti ga to rs ,
re se a rch ers , f raud audito rs and se c u ri ty perso n n el , m a ny of whom have
be en asso ci a ted with govern m en t , d efen se and intell i gen ce agen ci e s .
With over thirty years of experience in this arena, we are committed to
working with you on an individual basis to ensure that your concerns
are addressed and your security needs met in a professional, easy to
understand, comprehensive manner.
Interfor was founded by Juval Aviv, a former Israeli intelligence officer,
who serves as a special consultant to the U.S. Congress on issues of
security and terrorism. He is also the author of Staying Safe:
The Complete Guide to Protecting Yourself, Your Family, & Your
Business. Mr. Aviv has been a keynote speaker for many organizations
including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Department of
Justice - Office of the U.S. Trustee and the Internal Revenue Service
Prote cting our cl i ents from harm , wh et h er physical or financi a l , is of
the utmost impo rt a n ce to In terfo r. To ke ep our cl i en t s’ h o m e s , f a m i l i e s ,
s t a f f and bu s i n e s ses safe and to prevent those affe cted by fraud fro m
being vi cti m i zed aga i n , In terfor of fers a full ra n ge of i nve s ti ga tive ,
p hysical se c u ri ty and threat managem ent co n su l ting servi ce s .
INTERFOR’S PRIVATE PROTECTION PLAN
P E R S O N A L S E C U R I T Y F O R H I G H - P R O F I L E A N D H I G H - W E A L T H I N D I V I D U A L S
INFORMATION SYSTEMS EVALUATION
A successful information protection program includes a set of effective security
controls that is well-integrated into your everyday activities. Whether your
requirements involve individual applications or a business network, we can provide
the security, systems integration and information technologies that you need.
The most common misperception about information security is that it is acquired
with technology alone. In reality, information security comprises three basic elements:
people, processes and technology. Our solutions encompass these critical elements
of information security.
Security measures must enable you, your family and your staff to function properly
while maintaining control of your operations. Risk can never be completely eliminated;
however, we can help you identify your level of risk tolerance and achieve an
acceptable level of operational confidence. In the end, you must have confidence
that at your level of investment, the risks you have are manageable and that your
controls are implemented efficiently.
PERSONAL PROTECTION CONSULTING
In the global marketplace, the security needs of high-wealth individuals and
executives have become much more sophisticated and in many cases, much more
complex. Interfor is equipped to help our clients meet their changing security
demands. We can provide our clients with strategic protection options in order to
secure meetings, events, public appearances and international travel.
CRISIS MANAGEMENT & THREAT MITIGATION
Interfor works closely with clients to design and implement policies and procedures
for effective management in crisis or sensitive situations. We provide strategic
consulting expertise in situations involving civil, criminal or governmental litigation
and business emergencies. Interfor can also provide investigative resources to
protect clients from internal sabotage and other potential threats.
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